In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Allen Downey, professor of Computer Science at Olin College. Through his work at Olin, Allen has been presented with unique opportunities to develop new curricular materials and influence engineering education: such as introducing modeling and simulation early in the curriculum and applying it throughout, and taking computational approaches to topics that…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Yevgeniya Zastavker, associate professor of physics at Olin College. Through her work at Olin, Yevgeniya focuses on creating curricular and pedagogical structures as well as academic cultures that facilitate students' interests, motivation, and desire to persist as learners. Dr. Zastavker's work also places emphasis on the issues of women and minorities…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by University of Colorado Denver professor, Katherine Goodman. In 2015, Katherine earned her PhD with her dissertation entitled: "The Transformative Experience in Engineering Education." Join Katherine and Dave as they explore transformative learning in engineering students through motivated use, expanded perception, and affective value, as well as examine how to re-engage science…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Maureen Breeze, Senior Vice President of Lifebound, a social impact company that provides resources, coaching and training to drive learning and personal development with education institutions, non-profits, and businesses throughout the world. Maureen is also the co-author of "Critical and Creative Thinking for Teenagers" and "Leadership for Teenagers: From Ancient Times…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Al Bunshaft, Senior Vice President of Dassault Systèmes’ Americas Corporation, former global vice president of IBM PLM, and a leading voice in corporate citizenship and STEM initiatives. Join Al and Dave as they explore why Dassault has chosen to focus on STEM education, delve into the concept of STEM 2.0 which…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Alexandra Coso Strong, assistant professor of systems design and engineering at Olin College of Engineering. Alexandra is currently co-designing/co-teaching a brand new Educational Design Studio course this semester that integrates systems thinking with educational theory/research and design. Join Alexandra and Dave as they explore faculty agency as it relates to educational…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Kate Ebner, renowned leadership coach, Founding Director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership at Georgetown University, and Founder of The Nebo Company, a leadership consultancy based in Washington, D.C. Kate specializes not only in how to create, live and lead from vision, but also how to make it real through effective…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Richard K. Miller, President of the Olin College of Engineering and recipient of the 2017 Brock International Prize in Education Laureate for his contributions to the reinvention of engineering education in the 21st century. Join Rick and Dave as they explore Olin's unique approach to engineering education and examine the importance…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Jim Spohrer, Director of Cognitive OpenTech, former Director of IBM Global University Programs and IBM’s Cognitive Systems Institute Group, and co-founder of IBM’s first Service Research group. Throughout his career, Jim has led the development of a new science of service systems, often known as service science, management and engineering. Join…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Katherine Bergeron, president of Connecticut College. Since taking up the presidency in January 2014, Katherine has initiated and carried through a massive college-wide curriculum overhaul designed to update the liberal arts for the complexities of the 21st century. Join Katherine and Dave as they discuss Connecticut's Connections curriculum, how they got…