Dynamics can spill over into thermal properties, for instance. The students will also take part in the University's Core program of study, said Kevin Hallinan, director of the New Engineer program. Only 150 students are accepted each year into the Core program, where faculty members work together to integrate intensive studies in history, literature, religious studies, philosophy and other disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences to foster connected learning and comprehensive knowledge. Herrelko is meeting individually with New Engineer students to set up personal development programs as they begin their college years, and he and Hallinan will act as mentors for them. New Engineers will be clustered in residence halls, classes and service activities, and academic group projects will be structured to emphasize solutions that address more than technical concerns.
Engineers change society, and they have a responsibility to do their jobs better than in the past.
They'll also develop the interpersonal skills that will help them collaborate with colleagues, work in teams and communicate effectively. The student, his or her supervisor and the UD mentor will work together to keep the practical experience connected to the student's technical, personal and professional goals. We'll work on projects with students from all the other fields, just like in the real world. With the New Engineer program, we're fostering a whole continuum of support that will help our students develop skills that are timeless and lifelong.