Over the past two decades, the work and role of an engineer has vastly evolved. Engineers of today are responsible for finding solutions to emerging global issues caused by advancements in technology and social activity (Seethamraju, 2004; Strain, 2015). These pressures have led to the emergence of new diseases and therefore the need for reformed healthcare services. They have also led to increased energy supply, food supply and housing and transportation, much to the detriment of the environment. The ever-growing importance of an engineer’s work has led to the increased importance of an engineer’s ability to communicate their work to various types of audiences, however there are a number of challenges that engineers face in trying to do this (Riemer, 2007).

This review will provide a literature summation of the forms of communication used by engineers in the workplace as well as the implications of poor communication in engineering. Subsequently, the review will go on to address the challenges in how student engineers in higher education might acquire these skills through a literature evaluation of engineering curriculum in the UK. Finally, each section in this study will look to address how these challenges can be overcome and ultimately the communication of an engineer’s work with various audiences can be improved. This literature evaluation will inform the first phase of a larger review that aims to improve the skills-based pedagogical approach offered at UCL Engineering.

Authors:
Mauryn Chika Nweke, University College London, United Kingdom

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Mauryn Chika Nweke is an Associate Professor in the department Biochemical Engineering, UCL

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