Re-Engineering Engineering Education: Stephan Athan at TEDxUF

Why do most engineering students wait until college to begin thinking about an engineering career? How are they able to compete in a highly competitive global industry given the numerous constraints, limited timeframes, and inadequate education? Because they have no other choice? Dr. Athan's solution is an engineering program based on the concept of a wormhole and compressing the timeline. His top-down teaching methodology empowers young minds with career knowledge starting at a young age.

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