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Panel: Where are the Engineers? Perceived Costs and Benefits of Christian Engineering Education

Panel: Where are the Engineers? Perceived Costs and Benefits of Christian Engineering Education. CEEC 2004 Salt Lake City, UT. Matthew G. Green Manufacturing & Design Lab Mechanical Systems and Design The University of Texas, Austin. matthew.green@alumni.utexas.net. June 24, 2004.

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Panel: Where are the Engineers? Perceived Costs and Benefits of Christian Engineering Education

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  1. Panel: Where are the Engineers?Perceived Costs and Benefits of Christian Engineering Education CEEC 2004 Salt Lake City, UT Matthew G. Green Manufacturing & Design Lab Mechanical Systems and Design The University of Texas, Austin matthew.green@alumni.utexas.net June 24, 2004

  2. A Few Slides • Focus group research • Perceived costs of Christian engr. ed. • Perceived benefits of Christian engr. ed. • Overlooked benefits of Christian engr. ed.

  3. Focus Group Research • Small focus group interview of UT Austin Christian graduate students, and a professor • Several students from secular schools, one from a Christian engineering school • Question: “For undergraduate engineering studies, why should a Christian choose (or not choose) a Christian institution?” • Conclusion: the perceived costs outweigh the perceived benefits • Further research question: “Are there overlooked benefits?”

  4. Perceived Costs of Christian Engr. Ed. • Financial – “is $30k/yr worth it for the normal Joe?” • Fewer resources (e.g. labs, class variety) / less prestige • Lack of being “in the world” (over-protection) – “someone with a solid Christian foundation should be able to go anywhere”

  5. Perceived Benefits of Christian Engr. Ed. • Small and “safe” community (bad company corrupts character) • Christian values

  6. Overlooked (?) Benefits of Christian Engr. Ed. • Christian world view in core curriculum (especially humanities) • Christian world view in engineering(especially how technology is used) • Christian world view in career mentoring • Enhanced dedication and quality in teaching

  7. Discussion • Are there overlooked benefits? • Are there misconceptions about the costs?

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