Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Daniel Kirk, Florida Institute of Technology; Tein-min Tan, Drexel University; Sridhar Santhanam, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

undergraduate experiences.For K-12 – More diversified classes to include engineering/majors to take in college – Time management – balance life demands – Good math and science foundationFor the University – More project based learning – Require co-op or internship – Research emphasis – Analysis skillsIn summary, the STEM pipeline is not full for a variety of reasons. Boeing is engaged in manyways with the pipeline.Grand Solution and OpportunitiesBoeing is well positioned to take a lead role in developing the engineering pipeline to cultivate aworld-class talent pool of engineering graduates. This process can and must begin in K-12programs.The Case for Boeing as a LeaderNationally and

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Crawley, MIT; Robert Niewoehner, United States Naval Academy; Jean Koster, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

contribute to understanding. It isappropriate to set aeronautical education in the context of aerospace product development forseveral reasons. First, it is what our graduates will do when they graduate. It culturally preparesthem for the activities of engineering, and excites them by satisfying their desire to perform theroles of an engineer. Secondly, it aids in teaching the skills that they will need in the workplace.If we are to teach students to communicate and work in teams, and especially to act ethically andcreatively, it is far easier to impart this understanding while working on authentic engineeringactivities. Finally, and most subtly, learning in context better supports the learning of the criticalaeronautics core competencies