graduates of science and engineering have almost similar background in science, mathematics and computation, with this difference that science graduates use their knowledge to explore and increase our understanding of the nature, while engineers apply that knowledge to design products, processes and structures that satisfy the needs of society. studies show that some students are interested in ...

The discussion of a philosophy of engineering and/or engineering education has encouraged the community to try and bring some coherence to the field. This select and annotated bibliography is one resource intended to enhance and continue the conversation. In conjunction with a preparatory review, this bibliography introduces the 2011 FIE special workshop on the subject of exploring the philosop...

This paper investigates the state of programmed informal learning (e.g., team competitions, internships) in engineering education, the relevant research and available assessment instruments. Our purpose is to synthesize the existing informal learning research in engineering education for the engineering community, which should subsequently lead to the development of improved programs and learni...