Overview of “A Whole New Engineer” from University of Twente
Check out this summary pamphlet of "A Whole New Engineer" put together by EIWG member University of Twente:
Beyond Engineering, a Thought-Provoking Perspective on the Future of Society
Asian American history teacher Alan Suemori was inspired to write a post after reading A Whole New Engineer: It is this simple, but powerful theme of courage and risk-taking that resonates repeatedly throughout “A Whole New Engineer,” Somerville’s and Goldberg’s provocative…
New Radio Program for Transforming Higher Education: Big Beacon Radio
A new higher education radio program has hit the Voice America airwaves: Big Beacon Radio, Transforming Higher Education. Each month the show interviews a mover and shaker from the world of higher education transformation & reform or discusses topics of interest to change in…
The Joy of Learning Engineering
Cindy Veenstra of Veenstra & Associates, was inspired to write a post after reading A Whole New Engineer: The authors, David E. Goldberg and Mark Somerville, propose an increased focus on a real student-centered culture. Their five-pillar educational transformational model of values joy, trust, courage,…
Olin’s “Frankly Speaking” covers A Whole New Engineer
See what Olin College has to say, here.
Philosophy and Engineering: Reflections on Practice, Principles and Process
Philosophy and Engineering: Reflections on Practice, Principles and Process edited by Diane P Michelfelder, Natasha McCarthy, and Dave Goldberg evolves the ideas expressed in WNE even further. Being put together on a relatively similar time frame these works share some key…
The Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business
Innovation is at the hear of WNE and in discussing influences for WNE, The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business cannot be ignored. Clayton M. Christensen wrote this piece in an effort to revolutionize how…
Leading Change
Leading Change by John Kotter is an inspiration of WNE due to the ideas on change management and leadership. Through Kotter's eight step process explained through case-studies of scandals, greed, and recession an understanding of changing environments is explored. Read this…
Thinking Through Technology: The Path Between Engineering and Philosophy
In deciding on things to include as influences for WNE one book that couldn't be forgotten is Thinking Through Technology: The Path Between Engineering and Philosophy. Author Carl Mitcham worked to bridge the gap between the humanities and engineering. A read…
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
No one is perfect and in Brene Brown's, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are readers can understand why. More importantly, this work allows the reader to explore their misgivings…