Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holli Burgon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David E. Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

developed economies need to be morecreative to stay ahead and drive innovations in an increasingly global economy.The World is Flat31 made it clear to the general public that routine engineering is now doneefficiently in India, China, and other locations. The educational preparation of students for thosejobs may also be done globally, potentially dislodging the US as the preeminent place for post-secondary study. What is it that postmodern US universities can offer that is unique andexcellent? What will future graduates be prepared to do that distinguishes them from others andprepares them to deal with the huge challenges ahead? One answer: the ability for personalcreativity and the ability to envision—and to lead others in—innovation and change