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Proc. Inter. Conf. on Engng. Educ
"Globalization" means that there are fewer resources and more competitors. It also defines new ... more "Globalization" means that there are fewer resources and more competitors. It also defines new rules of the game. We must think locally and act globally. In the new Creative Economy, the most important force of the present change is the growing power of ideas. Ideas like germs and viruses are infectious. This is the exactly the university environment that must be protected, nurtured, and funded. Furthermore, synergy and ideas from multidisciplinary activities must be encouraged by tearing down old divisions between colleges, schools, departments and alike. Global Engineering Education must prepare the future human resources for a rapidly changing environment, driven by the accelerated rate of technical innovation and opportunities; engagement in lifelong learning; and collaboration across geographical, cultural and time domains. What is essential are teamwork, and creative problem solving skills. We are challenged by the fact that engineering knowledge becomes obsolete quickly making new professions appear and others disappear.
Proc. Inter. Conf. on Engng. Educ
"Globalization" means that there are fewer resources and more competitors. It also defines new ... more "Globalization" means that there are fewer resources and more competitors. It also defines new rules of the game. We must think locally and act globally. In the new Creative Economy, the most important force of the present change is the growing power of ideas. Ideas like germs and viruses are infectious. This is the exactly the university environment that must be protected, nurtured, and funded. Furthermore, synergy and ideas from multidisciplinary activities must be encouraged by tearing down old divisions between colleges, schools, departments and alike. Global Engineering Education must prepare the future human resources for a rapidly changing environment, driven by the accelerated rate of technical innovation and opportunities; engagement in lifelong learning; and collaboration across geographical, cultural and time domains. What is essential are teamwork, and creative problem solving skills. We are challenged by the fact that engineering knowledge becomes obsolete quickly making new professions appear and others disappear.