The Engineer as a Professor: Bringing Experience to the Engineering Classroom

Relevant examples from industry can be beneficial in the engineering classroom.Real life stories and examples from experienced professionals can be used to help explain an issue and to demonstrate how theory is applied in real cases.Traditional students often like to get an idea of what the working world is like, and working students often relate to the experiences.Several examples from industry are discussed, along with how these can improve the quality of education in the classroom.Methods of obtaining business experience are also offered.