Disrupting engineering education to better address societal needs

摘要

This paper describes a disruption of “business as usual” in higher education and shares a new and revolutionary education platform designed and developed in Silicon Valley, California in 2014 in an effort develop a new breed of diverse, creative, and interdisciplinary talent into the fields of engineering and technology. The paper describes the motivation and the process used to develop the learning experience designed to address the needs of students, educators, employers, and stakeholders. One that combines learner-centered pedagogy, industry partnerships, and a commitment to continuous development and improvement while at the same time addressing the gender gap.