E4: Teamwork and Leadership in Engineering

Engage in specific leadership and teamwork principles and perspective.
Price
$2,000
Format
In-person
Sessions
Jul 6 - Jul 10
Contact
Anna Fairs
inspire.northern@virginia.edu
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About the program

This course engages students in the fundamental principles of engineering and sociotechnical thinking while developing critical leadership and teamwork skills. Students will engage in accessibility focused engineering challenges to develop skills in applying the engineering design process to solve a series of challenges while working in a team. Through each activity, students will build their understanding of how engineers must work collaboratively to make a meaningful impact.

Additionally, students will engage in specific leadership and teamwork principles and perspectives, identify their own unique strengths, practice each individually in the context of an experiential challenge, and work to integrate engineering mindsets and character strengths to solve unique problems. The ultimate goal is for students to actively integrate the engineering design process, leadership, and teamwork. 

This class is part of E4 Exploring Exciting Engineering Essentials. The UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science has created a series of classes that can be taken individually or together to help aspiring engineers learn more about the foundations of engineering and what is possible when you apply the same framework to different topics.

Important Note: The price listed reflects early-bird pricing and will change on Sunday, March 1.

This is an in-person course that meets daily Monday-Friday in Fairfax, 9AM – 4PM ET. Tuition covers materials, meals (lunch/snacks), and transportation to any off-site excursions.

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Faculty

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Skills you will learn

  • Apply the engineering design process.
  • Incorporate the principles of Universal Design.
  • Define personal teamwork and leadership strengths and areas of growth.
  • Develop leadership and teamwork principles.
  • Integrate effective leadership and teamwork skills in the context of engineering challenges.

Out of the classroom

  • Each Friday Field trip is specific to the class and aimed at bringing the learning alive.
  • Past visits have included a trip to a local nuclear fusion start-up.

Please note: All information is subject to change at the discretion of UVA Northern Virginia.