CHAPTER 10

Creating and Engaging T-engineers Inside and Outside of the Classroom

Denise Simmons

Inclusive T-competencies

A well-prepared engineering workforce is necessary to form and collaborate in interdependent relationships, manage multiple innovation projects, and adapt to changes in industry and stakeholder needs. From employers to accrediting bodies and professional societies, entities describe the competencies (i.e., knowledge, skills, and attitudes) they believe postsecondary engineering graduates should possess (ASEE 2013). While there are many ways to define these necessary competencies, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) provides an enduring and inclusive definition of T-engineers. The Engineer of 2020 (E2020), an initiative ...

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