WIP - Philosophy and Engineering – Communication in Brave New World

This research-to-practice WIP paper describes the project developed for a mechanical engineering program to enhance the new skills demanded by the work market. The main idea is to offer an elective course just in the first year of a mechanical engineering program, a course for 2 semesters. It is a way to offer a different element as philosophical discussions to provide a breeding ground for thinking “out of the box”. It is a way to improve the student's use of critical thinking as a support for communication. It is expected the growth of this capability is necessary in a globally connected business environment.