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| Tim Cook/Apple |
When Tim Cook became CEO of Apple, he began the process of implementing a cultural shift with a leadership style that was far different than Jobs. Tim Cook talks about the humane side of technology and how technology can be used to enhance and improve humanity. He doesn't believe that Apple needs to be the first at making great products. He believes that Apple needs to make great products that make people's lives better. Cook connects engineering and humanities.
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| Sean Rab/Tinder |
Sean Rab, an eager technologist, recognized the phenomenon behind Selfies and figured out how to make them relevant with the app,
Tinder, in the on-line dating/match making world. Dating Site Reviews reports that on-line dating services in America will grow into a $2.7 billion dollar industry by 2019. Rab connected engineering and humanities.
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| Eyal Phrat/MedCPU |
Dr. Eyal Ephrat, an obstetrician and technologist, co-founded
MedCPU in effort to not only reduce the cost of medical services, but to also improve the safety of patients. Dr. Ephrat connects science with humanities.
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| Mitchell and Martin/Techturized |
Candice Mitchell and Chanel Martin recognized a need in the field of hair care products for African American women and utilized their geek skills in computer science and chemical engineering to form the tech start up,
Techturized. Smart move for an industry reportedly generating $10 billion dollars in 2013. Mitchell and Martin connect engineering, science, and humanities.
Questions
Has this class provoked you to contextualize engineering from a humanities perspective? In what ways, if any, do you think this course will influence your contributions to the field of engineering or to your selected profession?
Things to Remember
- Uncover your passion and purpose.
- Discover what is hot in your field of interest and consider how to improve it.
- Identify solutions to make stronger societies.
- Be spirited and have fun doing your work.
