Globalization and engineering education 12 February 2006.

The article presents a discussion on globalization and engineering education. Expectations of graduates for the future workforce, including in engineering, include topics related to globalization. The latest reincarnation of globalization, fueled by advances in communication and transportation, increased commerce and brought new approaches to business across the world. Because of its unique role in the current globalization, technology is viewed as an equalizer. Some people view the new opportunities as preparing future engineers to work in a global world. Others find opportunities in distinguishing their graduates by preparing them to be innovators, setting them apart from "blue collar" engineers.