Siemens Skills for Sustainability Network

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Sustainability skills & mindset: adapting engineering education to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 

 

This new initiative, designed for engaged faculty worldwide, provides the opportunity to get insights, share ideas and feedback, and exchange good practice with peers in academia and across industry on embedding sustainability in engineering education.

Together with a broad range of industry representatives, including Siemens, participants will exchange ideas on topics from curriculum development to credentialing; from emerging technologies to future skills and more.

WHY JOIN?

  • Network with peers from education & industry during interactive online roundtable discussions
  • Access materials and case studies to take back to the classroom
  • Exchange with members across 20+ countries via an online community
  • Get insights on latest technology trends

Active participants will receive a digital badge in recognition for their contributions to the network

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UPCOMING DIALOGUES:

Topic: Sustainability skills & mindset: adapting engineering education to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Roundtable Discussions

What will be discussed?

  • What is the unique role of engineering education in relation to the SDGs?
  • How can some or all of the SDGs be embedded within the curriculum?
  • What does industry need from future engineers to address the SDGs within the workplace? 

When will the discussions take place? (Multiple options for global participation)

  • Wednesday 06 July 2022 | 13:00-14:30 UTC
  • Thursday 07 July 2022 | 08:00-09:30 UTC
  • Tuesday 12 July 2022 | 14:00-15:30 UTC

Where will the discussions be held?

  • Online via Zoom

Invitations for roundtables are automatically sent to registered members of the network.

When will the discussions take place? (Multiple options for global participation)

  • Wednesday 06 July 2022 | 13:00-14:30 UTC
  • Thursday 07 July 2022 | 08:00-09:30 UTC
  • Tuesday 12 July 2022 | 14:00-15:30 UTC
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