From Jan. 9 to 27, 27 students and faculty from Shantou University in Shantou are visiting MIT for an educational exchange hosted by the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program. The visit is part of a growing academic relationship between Shantou University and the Gordon-MIT ELP.
During their visit, the Shantou delegation is participating in several workshops and courses sponsored by the Worldwide CDIO Initiative, UPOP (the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program) and the Gordon-MIT ELP. The workshops and courses include:
Housed in MIT’s School of Engineering, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program provides a transformative national model for the development of next-generation technical leaders (not necessarily entrepreneurs) who are equipped to understand and address significant engineering problems in real-world situations. For more information.
During their visit, the Shantou delegation is participating in several workshops and courses sponsored by the Worldwide CDIO Initiative, UPOP (the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program) and the Gordon-MIT ELP. The workshops and courses include:
- “Delivering Engineering Success” (ESD.054): This intensive weeklong short subject is taught by Professor Edward Crawley and features remarks by engineering leaders including MIT Institute Professor Sheila Widnall, Martin Schlecht, and others.
- “CDIO Introductory Workshop”: Overview of the goals and objectives of the Worldwide CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) Initiative.
- “UPOP Training Modules”: Exposure to training MIT students receive during UPOP’s intensive weeklong IAP seminars.
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Housed in MIT’s School of Engineering, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program provides a transformative national model for the development of next-generation technical leaders (not necessarily entrepreneurs) who are equipped to understand and address significant engineering problems in real-world situations. For more information.
