The complexity of modern engineering problems often extends beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines. As industries increasingly demand solutions that integrate knowledge from various fields, engineering education must evolve to foster a transdisciplinary approach. This involves breaking down silos between disciplines and encouraging collaboration among diverse fields. Developing transdisciplinary competencies such as communication, leadership, business and entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning is crucial for enabling future engineers to design solutions that are not only technically sound but also socially and environmentally responsible.
We are striving to integrate transdisciplinary competencies and mindsets into the curriculum to empower students to effectively convey ideas, lead diverse teams, and navigate the complexities of the evolving engineering landscape.
Representative Publications:
(a selection of publications on transdisciplinarity, communication, leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning)
- Liu, Qin; & Tran, Helen. (2022). Exploring transdisciplinarity in literature and engineering (education) initiatives. Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association conference, Toronto, ON. https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.vi.15953
- Azad-Armaki, Amin & Liu, Qin (2023). Exploring entrepreneurship education in engineering: Insights from literature and practice reviews. Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Kelowna, BC. https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.2023.17142