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Education for industrial ecology.

C Starr1

  • 1Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Engineers need broader education to address industrial ecology

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Area of Science:

  • Industrial Ecology
  • Engineering Education

Background:

  • Societal issues necessitate a multidisciplinary approach in engineering.
  • Traditional engineering roles are expanding to encompass the full product lifecycle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for broadly educated engineers in industrial ecology.
  • To signal a new direction for engineering education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the evolving responsibilities within traditional engineering.
  • Examination of the integration of technology with social, political, environmental, and economic factors.

Main Results:

  • Industrial ecology demands engineers with integrated knowledge.
  • Engineering education must adapt to include end-of-life considerations.

Conclusions:

  • A new era of engineering education is emerging.
  • Broader engineering education is crucial for addressing complex societal and environmental challenges.