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AC 2007-1561: ENGINEERING SUSTAINABILITY?! Engineering Sustainability?!

The University of Melbourne ROGER HADGRAFT is Director of the Engineering Learning Unit in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Melbourne. He has been working on problem-based learning issues since 1991 and has implemented significant curriculum change using project-based learning at both Monash and RMIT Universities. He is a civil engineer with interests in hydrologic modelling, knowledge management and engineering education. He has recently moved to the University of Melbourne to assist in the implementation of the Melbourne Model.

Academia Industry Interaction: The Need

2000

Initiated some years ago, dynamic and self-assured collaboration between Academia and Industry has now become general. The important issue behind the education of students and young engineers and the definition of joint Academia Industry research programs is to provide industry with competitive tools and high technology and to improve the full employment. It is essential for the growth of industry

Collaboration With Industry To Promote Energy Conservation And Education

2009

The cooperation between academia and industry exposed Architectural Engineering students to a unique learning opportunity. The project addressed student learning and exposure to research while concurrently addressing energy conservation. The collaborative project allowed the expertise of University of Nebraska professors and students to be utilized in combination with the Omaha Public Power District’s (OPPD) financial and customer base support. The relationships built enriched student learning by providing real world engineering experiences. The students refined their research, communication, and presentation skills by interacting with and presenting engineering solutions to a wide range of professionals, engineering students, and the community. The students worked closely with professors to prepare professional documents, analyze data, and develop future research plans. Student interaction with the community also provides real world interactions in a business environment. The Unive...