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Norman Fortenberry

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We're delighted that Norman Fortenberry, Executive Director of @ASEE_DC, will be speaking at #SaferWorld22. Norman will be exploring how we can upskill a generation of aspiring engineers to improve safety where it's needed most. Register now for free: loom.ly/OxrlGLk
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ICYMI—the recording and live chat transcript of last week’s spirited discussion on engineering education with past @ASEE_DC president Sheryl Sorby, @NormanASEE, @OlinCollege president @GildaBarabino, and @marshalljessica: issues.org/event/engineering…
Does Engineering Education Need a Revolution?

Does Engineering Education Need a Revolution?

The basic structure of engineering education was set in 1955 and hasn’t changed much since. Rather than hands-on problem solving, classes emphasize theory, while a “pipeline mindset” perpetuates a...

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Pleased to join ASEE Past President Sheryl Sorby on panel to discuss our paper (with Gary Bertoline) on Engineering Education in Issues in Science and Technology -- teapaw.org/ISSUESinST/status/1471…
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We’re live! Join us to discuss “Does Engineering Education Need a Revolution?” with past @ASEE_DC president Sheryl Sorby, @NormanASEE, @OlinCollege president @GildaBarabino, and @cenmag’s @marshalljessica. teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1OwGWzmNy…
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What does inclusive engineering curriculum that prepares students for real-world problems look like? This Friday, Dec 17, at 3 PM ET, join us to discuss with past @ASEE_DC president Sheryl Sorby, @NormanASEE, @GildaBarabino, and @marshalljessica. Register: asu.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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Can a discipline stuck in 1955 become relevant to today’s diverse, global, and rapidly changing society? Sheryl Sorby, @NormanASEE, and @GaryBertoline call for a revolution in engineering education. issues.org/engineering-educa…
Stuck in 1955, Engineering Education Needs a Revolution

Stuck in 1955, Engineering Education Needs a Revolution

Engineering education is stuck in 1955. It’s time for a revolution that addresses the needs of today’s digital, diverse, global, and rapidly changing society.

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Proud to join @ASEE_DC past president @stephaniegadams and other distinguished speakers in the @OhioState seminar series "Our Inclusive Path Forward: Addressing Inequities in STEM Education". My talk is March 3 at 6 pm (ET). Details at oaa.osu.edu/our-inclusive-pa…
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Peer and subordinant ratings are widely used. An Army analysis provides important caveats and advice. ausa.org/articles/address-im… #diversity, #inclusion, #FixTheSystemNotThePeople – at Colesville, MD

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A phenomenally creative, influential, and inspirational engineer and scientist, George Carruthers, has passed. washingtonpost.com/local/obi… – at Aspen Hill, MD

George R. Carruthers, scientist who designed telescope that went to the moon, dies at 81

The 1972 Apollo 16 lunar mission included his telescope, which observed Earth’s atmosphere and materials in space.

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AEEE@AEEngEdu20 Nov 2020
Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning Released. Jointly developed by @AEEngEdu and @ASEE_DC, the framework is a seminal step towards ensuring that all students become engineering literate. bit.ly/3917uhu P12framework.asee.org #STEMeducation #stem #Engineering
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Current standardized admissions tests ill serve STEM students: insidehighered.com/views/202… #STEMmalpractice – at Colesville, MD
Colleges shouldn't use standardized admissions tests alone to measure scientific thinking skills...

Colleges shouldn't use standardized admissions tests alone to measure scientific thinking skills...

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I don't normally send personal tweets, but my nephew @SomeGuyNamedBen just defended his dissertation looking at bias in Army ratings and promotions. I'm proud! And his advisor is quite complementary!! – at Colesville, MD
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ASEE’s policy statement on the death of Mr. George Floyd and its implications for the Society and the larger community. aseehq-my.sharepoint.com/:b:…
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ASEE responds to recent comments from @purduemitch, where he appeared to call into question the integrity and scholarship of @PurdueENE
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The examples in the 3 April @ScienceMagazine review of "The Alchemy of Us" by @ainissaramirez are framed as materials science, but are really materials engineering. – at Colesville, MD
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An honor to be at the @theNAEng dinner honoring recipients of the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering. Hosted by NAE president Dr. John Anderson. – at Washington, DC
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KEEN@KEENunleashed20 Jan 2020
"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Unity is the key to progression. Happy #MLKDAY. #NSBE #Unite #DrKing
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Please join us today in honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKday
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Fascinated to hear @michael_saylor at the @saylordotorg Academy Summit on Closing Skills Gap. Held at @MeridianIntl #saylorsummit19 , #GlobalSkillsGap – at Washington, DC
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