Abstract
A cultural change is necessary to address engineering’s primary workforce challenge: Fewer students are entering the profession as aging workforce is rapidly leaving, and 40% of STEM students switch majors or do not finish. This panel will include energetic discussions and solicit audience feedback with a focus on attracting new talent to the profession through Mentorship, developing Next Generation Leaders, and expanding STEM Curriculum to include New Technology.
Session Number
146
Session Title
Making STEM Sexy: Solving Civil Engineering’s Workforce Challenges
Track Title
HUMAN CAPITAL/LEADERSHIP
Location
STEW 278
Date of Version
2026
Start Date
3-18-2026 4:00 PM
End Date
3-18-2026 4:50 PM
Making STEM Sexy: Solving Civil Engineering’s Workforce Challenges
STEW 278
A cultural change is necessary to address engineering’s primary workforce challenge: Fewer students are entering the profession as aging workforce is rapidly leaving, and 40% of STEM students switch majors or do not finish. This panel will include energetic discussions and solicit audience feedback with a focus on attracting new talent to the profession through Mentorship, developing Next Generation Leaders, and expanding STEM Curriculum to include New Technology.
