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Author: Michelle  Translator: Qianni  Editor: Albert Evans On April 12^th , 2016, Larry Shuman, Distinguished Service Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, delivered a speech on The Key to 21^st Century Engineering Education . Dean of the Sichuan University – Pittsburgh Institute, Professor Minking Chyu, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Michael Reed, Associate Dean for Administration, Jie Wang, faculty representatives and students attended the lecture.

Professor Shuman explained that 21^st century engineering education is “inherently interdisciplinary, using a broad range of knowledge in science and mathematics to develop solutions to many of today’s problems.” It is “research- and project-based, providing opportunities for students to solve new problems under faculty guidance.” And that “the practice of engineering is international, as engineers work without borders, yet its goals are profoundly civic: engineers use their knowledge in service of society, responding to human needs and problems with technological solutions. Engineering embraces sustainability as a core value.”

Swanson School of Engineering, inherited from the industrial industry, is famous for its outstanding engineering education and Co-op program. The school promotes connections with industry through the Co-op program, connections with the community by providing international service learning, connect