Embracing Digital Technology in Higher Education and Beyond

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year has provided a unique opportunity to empower and drive the next generation of digital talent forward, and today’s guest has seen the benefits of doing so first hand.  In today’s episode, Craig Brown and Thom Singer are joined by Dora Smith, Senior Director of the Global Academic Program at Siemens. She works to set the strategy for Siemens approach to reaching out to the academic market, including enhancing university relations and executing academic competitions.  She shares the areas of digital technology in which today’s students are the most and least prepared, how the pandemic has affected their education and opportunities for learning and growth, and the steps that need to be taken to bridge any remaining gaps. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn about:</span></p> <p><strong>Embracing digitalization during the pandemic</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tools are being put in place to enhance the future of engineering education. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pandemic has accelerated the embracing of digitalization in the university setting. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Curriculum, certification, and training all aid in increased post-graduation preparation of students. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Understanding the business value of PLM is critical to successfully preparing students. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>The roles of all invested parties </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Big companies such as Siemens and GM are working hard to influence positive change. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Government could influence public policy and increase funding to help bridge the gap. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span