Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanru Xu, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ji’an Liu; YaXuan Wen; Lufan Wang, Florida International University; Yan Wei, Southern University of Science and Technology; Yiming Rong, Southern University of Science and Technology

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

.1977-2000: Adjustment during reformAfter a decade of the Cultural Revolution, China's modernization suffered seriouslosses and the gap between China and the world widened once again. The Chinesegovernment realized the importance of science and technology in modernization andbegan to prioritize it [17 . Deng Xiaoping stressed that "science and technology are thefirst productive forces" and emphasized the need to innovate ways to discover andcultivate outstanding talents; the country needed to "train a group of science andtechnology experts of world-class level as soon as possible". The status and role ofengineering education once again received nationwide attention. And at this stage,China's HEE was constantly adjusting in response to the

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guangpei Chen, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University and Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University; Yingying Qiao, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University and Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University; Yiang Yang

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

Mass creation technology in new educational 4 space models such as maker spaces, interdisciplinary learning (STEAM education), and maker education. STEM education + college entrepreneurship education