We live in a world where rapid technology advances frequently collide with volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business conditions that result in the increasing need for effective engineering leadership. The Engineering Leadership Institute at the University of Florida is preparing a diverse engineering student body with the mindset, knowledge and key competencies needed for their transition into the workforce as an emerging engineering leader.
Empowering Students for National Competition in Ethical Problem Solving
Hosted by Lockheed Martin at their Center for Leadership Excellence, Ethics in Engineering Case Competition serves as a platform for colleges and universities to showcase their problem-solving prowess. UF teams have achieved notable success in past national competitions, securing positions as finalists, semi-finalists, and reaching the "sweet 16" stage.
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Senior, Electrical Engineering
"I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to attend the McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character. This has been a truly transformative experience for me and a moment of immense learning and growth. It is not the beautiful setting, exciting activities, or impeccable organization which makes the conference so valuable, it is the people. As a student fellow, I had the privilege of working with some of the brightest students and top business leaders from around the world to explore the topic of Influence Without Authority. " Read More
Elizabeth Volpe
PhD Student, Civil and Coastal Engineering
"I am so incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Simmons Leadership conference. The speakers, such as Masih Alinejad, Gloria Estefan, Carla Harris, and Amy Purdy, left a lasting impression on me.
I learned the importance of being authentic, building relationships and being trustworthy, growing your own power as a leader as well as empowering other women, and being courageous in sharing innovative ideas. I came out of the conference as a much more confident leader than before and feel more motivated to speak up and share my ideas in research, engineering, and leadership positions." Read More
Empowering Students for National Competition in Ethical Problem Solving
Hosted by Lockheed Martin at their Center for Leadership Excellence, Ethics in Engineering Case Competition serves as a platform for colleges and universities to showcase their problem-solving prowess. UF teams have achieved notable success in past national competitions, securing positions as finalists, semi-finalists, and reaching the "sweet 16" stage.
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