On Friday, 3/12, at 10:15 am, Richard Aleong, a discipline-based engineering education faculty candidate, will be sharing research entitled "Engineering Excitement: Crossing Boundaries for Interdisciplinary Learning and Practice".
Abstract:
Engineers work within disciplinary domains and across disciplinary boundaries, in situations of complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty. We are problem solvers and problem finders. What kind of knowledge is required for engineers to navigate and engage in these open-ended situations? In this seminar, I will present three areas of work that highlight my research to integrate engineering curriculum and translate educational research to engineering practice. My research findings provide insight into the ways that interdisciplinary professionals navigate disciplinary boundaries. Across my research program, I aim to advance interdisciplinary learning, knowledge integration, and professional identity development.
Bio:
Richard Aleong cares about helping all learners discover themselves, their world, and how they can contribute in meaningful ways. He is a Ph.D. Candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and earned his M.A.Sc. and B.Sc.E. in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen’s University in Canada. With his background and experiences in engineering industry, STEM communication and outreach, and higher education, he is committed to designing learning systems that support learners’ personal and professional growth. His research focuses on interdisciplinary engineering learning, collaboration practices, and educational development.
Time: 10:15-11:15 on Friday, March 12th
Zoom: https://unl.zoom.us/s/98079783799