As an engineering student, one may wonder: How can I grow and eventually acquire the ability to analyze complex information systematically and apply a holistic approach in designing a solution just as Prof Seeram Ramakrishna said in his article -” The Expanding World of Engineers”. In my opinion, the engineering course structure matters most in the external side. Nowadays, due to globalization, advancement in technology and so on, there is a need for the workforce to be knowledge and technology intensive. Such a fact requires that our tertiary education organizations to review and progress their course syllabus and teaching method to satisfy the new requirements .Besides the fundamental knowledge and science needed for engineering education, how to encourage engineering students like me to systematically apply what we learnt in our class is another important issue for both varsities and students to work on.
Engineering scope is widened and deepened. Most of the time, the problems engineers faced are so huge and difficult that teamwork is a must. Soft skills like effective communications, work co ordinations and management of resources and time all come into play. As future engineer, we shall not concentrate on the engineering study only but also improve our soft skills as mentioned above. It does not mean that we could spend little time on engineering study and join a lot CCA to improve soft skills. After all, the professional knowledge is very important to an engineer, just like a solid base is the foundation for us to add on more structures. So balance study and social life. During study, our aim should not be just scores in the exam. It is more about the method we study. Learning is not just the task during student days; it has been extended to our whole life. So focus on the method. I think that is what an engineering student should do in order to make the accomplishments stated by Prof Seeram Ramakrishna.
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I agree with some of the points that Lui Fuming mentioned in his article. Effective communication skills such as presentation and writing are required to become a good engineer. I have seen some engineers who are very creative and proficient in technical skills but are poor in the English Language which is accepted as today's Global Language. They do not have ability to present their inventions to pubilc. In the end, the one who is good in both engineering and communication skills take advantage on that. Another point is about teamwork. We, as engineers, cannot stand alone. To become a good engineer, we need to have ability to work as a team. Sharing of workload is one of the best ways to speed up research and will produce more creative products. As the saying goes " Two heads are better than one".
ReplyDeleteI do agree with Fuming. First of all, an excellent engineer must have good fundamentals, but creativity and social skill are also very important. Because engineer always need come out ideas to creat new products and present to others with good communication skills.
ReplyDeleteTeamwork seems to be a major role in engineers nowadays. I agree with A.K that "two heads are better the one". Its good that u brought up the issue about teamwork. In my opinion, i think you could have elaborated and put more focus on it. You should also introduce some paragraphs to make your post clearer. :)
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