Why EED?
Where could engineering education take you?
An Evolving Discipline
Engineering is a field experiencing enduring changes brought about by emergent technologies, advancements in research and understanding, and shifting global industries. Engineering educators are a cornerstone of preparing students for the realities of these changes and a future of further developments, many of which will be shaped by the next generation of student engineers themselves. Engineering education considers the impact that future engineers will have on the world and provides educators with the tools needed to effectively prepare professionals for this responsibility.
Tomorrow’s… engineers will not spend a lot of time substituting numbers into formulas or calculating the number of stages in a distillation column. Computers do that very well now. Now it is crucial to learn such things as 1) thinking outside the box, critically and creatively, 2) keeping up with developments in technology, which is advancing at an exponential rate, 3) learning how to deal with people from other cultures who speak other languages, 4) thinking entrepreneurially.
-Rich Felder, Hoechst Celanese Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering at NC State University
Program Outcomes
An academic background in engineering education has applications across multiple industries, dependent upon the interests and specialization of each student.
Interested in teaching?
- Explore teaching at a college level
- Prepare to teach engineering in the community college system
- Provide training and education in industry settings
Interested in research?
- Enter a PhD pathway to EED research
- Enhance a disciplinary PhD for an academic career
- Conduct research in governmental, nonprofit or private organizations
Interested in administration?
- Prepare to become an engineering administrator or coordinator
- Become the director of teaching and learning centers or engineering outreach programs
- Pursue programmatic roles in assessment and accreditation, curriculum design, policy making and more
Interested in industry?
- Explore the kind of communication that will equip you to be an industry trainer
- Prepare yourself for success in technical positions in industry
- Engage in engineering sales and technical communication
Interested in a different career? Connect with us to discuss if our programs align with your goals.
