Developing T-Shaped Professional Energy Systems Engineers

A fuel cell science and technology course was created to promote the development of Tshaped professional energy systems engineers. The course structure consists of lectures as well as laboratory sections to reinforce principles discussed in class. Survey results conducted on the first day of class, at the midterm and on the last day of class show a trend towards increased student understanding of fuel cell science as well as the political, economic, social and environmental impacts of fuel cell technology. Hands-on experience during laboratory experiments as well as the fuel cell system design project helped promote T-shaped professional development of the students.