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NAE GRAND CHALLENGES FOR ENGINEERING
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF ENGINEERING
Declining portion of people believe that the work engineers contributes to addressing societal and community needs…
• Preserving National Security
• Improving Quality of Life
• Protecting the Environment
• Saving Lives
LACK OF DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING
• Women – 50% of all college graduates. 15% of engineering workforce.
• Minorities – 23% of all college graduates. 11% of engineering workforce.
IMPERATIVE - ENGINEERING MUST CHANGE TOO
Maintaining the status quo is not an option.
ECL – USA MISSION
The Engineering Change Lab - USA is a catalyst for change within the engineering community, helping it reach its highest potential on behalf of society.
Hopeful Perspectives from Summits 1-5
Groundswell of interest in positively impacting future of
profession.
Promise of technological advances.
Concerning Perspectives from Summits 1-5Lack of diversity in engineering.
Commoditization.
Threats to Licensure.
Fragmentation.
Trend Toward Short-Term, Project-Focused Thinking.
Loss of Recognition as Leaders in Public Policy.
Ability to Attract Best and Brightest.
Potential Unintended, Harmful Impacts from Technologies.
ECL- USA Initiatives: Engineering Education
ECL – USA Initiatives: Public Policy
ECL – USA Initiatives: Mapping Technological Driving Forces Impacting the Engineering Community
ECL – USA Initiatives: Future of Consulting Engineering
ECL – USA Initiatives: Imagining a New Model for Engineering Licensure
WHAT WILL BE THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING?• What technological disruptors will have the greatest impact?
• What other industry and societal trends could be disruptive?
• What role will your organization play as a steward of technology and the environment?
• How will my organization impact public policy?
• Is the engineering educational system supporting or hindering our future?
• What are the potential impacts from threats to licensure?
• WHAT WILL YOU DO TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF THE ENGINEERING COMMUNITY?
Contact Information
Mike McMeekin, P.E., ENV-SPChairman
Lamp Rynearson14710 W Dodge RoadOmaha, NE 68154
402-496-2498
