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ENG 177 SI1 - Innovation Scholars

Last offered Fall 2024

Official Description

Provides first-year students with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to help explore what is means to be an engineer and develop skills required in the engineering workplace, be it team dynamics, leadership skills, intercultural competency, or communication techniques. Students will explore topic areas offered as separate sections under the course heading. Each section uses a hands-on, interactive, discussion/team-based approach. The courses use active learning exercises in addition to reflections, readings, and project work. Course Information: May be repeated in the same or separate terms for a maximum of 4 hours.

Section Description

Innovation Scholars will learn the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in engineering. Students will develop their entrepreneurial mindset by identifying problems in the world around them, addressing problems by creating value-driven innovations, and learning from experts. Innovation Scholars create impact in a variety of contexts, including in startups, non-profit organizations, research labs, and industry!

Related Faculty

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Innovation ScholarsSI171612LCD11000 - 1050 R  2320 Digital Computer Laboratory  Keilin Jahnke