Subject: Canadian Education and Research in Mechanical Engineering
Reporter：Professor Jean W. Zu
Chair, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto
Time：At 9:00am on Oct.18, 2011
Place：Report Hall(Room 208) of the 9th School Building
Compere：Prof. Zhu Shiqiang
Report Abstract:
With the increasing global competition and continued advancement in technology, the engineering field is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Educators are at an important cross road on how to take the challenges and seize the opportunities to bring forth engineering education towards a well-rounded engineering education. All these challenges put higher demand on the training of well-rounded engineers and future leaders.
In this presentation, an overview of the Department of Mechanical & Industrial at University of Toronto is provided in undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and research.
The principal objective of the university education is to provide the intellectual foundation on which lifetime learning and successful careers can be built. In addition to technical skills learned in both undergraduate and graduate education, it has become more important than ever that students possess the following non-technical skills to become well-rounded:
• Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively in an inter-disciplinary, international, and inter-cultural environment.
• Engage in life-long learning and adaptation.
• Understand various contemporary and social issues.
• Possess leadership skills and visions for the future.