American and Asian perspectives in training world-class engineers

Abstract

The authors argue that the goal of training a world-class engineer should be to utilize the knowledge of the physical world for benefits of the society. Certain specific attitudes are required to meet this goal. The ingenious person, i.e., engineer has to have knowledge, ethicalness and appropriate skills to a high degree. He or she must be willing and acquire skills to determine a course of action in the face of incomplete and often contradictory information. Here, the authors present a comparison of American and Asian methods in providing education and training to meet the demands listed above.