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  • Science and Technology Policy
  • Engineering Education

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  • Policymakers require technical expertise from scientists and engineers for national progress and security.
  • This critical need for expertise is frequently overlooked in engineering education and professional practice.
  • A significant portion of scientists and engineers enter government roles, despite limited policy training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the vital role of scientists and engineers in government policy creation and implementation.
  • To address the deficit in policy education within engineering curricula.
  • To provide accessible strategies for involving engineers in the policy-making process.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of the federal policy-making process.
  • Presentation of classroom learning activities connecting policy and science/engineering.
  • Suggestions for professional development and career involvement in policy.

Main Results:

  • Curricular additions can integrate policy without major changes.
  • Professional development can engage engineers at all career stages.
  • Increased involvement prepares engineers to provide essential technical expertise to policymakers.

Conclusions:

  • Educational and professional development initiatives are needed to prepare engineers for policy roles.
  • Facilitating engineer involvement in policy can strengthen government's technical capacity.
  • Encouraging careers in public service can benefit both engineers and government.