OEC 2010: Redefining Engineering
The University of Waterloo has a worldwide reputation as a centre for innovation and advancement of engineering education. The organizing committee intends to extend this history of innovation into the central theme of OEC 2010. This theme is “Redefining Engineering” in which participants aspire to broaden the definition of the profession to include the application of engineering principles in the business world and its impact on society on the whole. Engineering has evolved into a truly multifaceted profession involving an extensive knowledge and understanding of applied science and having both exceptional technical and soft skills. Successful engineers of the future must adapt to the fast-paced world of commerce and realize the far-reaching business and societal impacts of their work. We plan to integrate the theme to the competition by introducing a significant marketing/feasibility (business) aspect into the design competitions, and to move new technological advances into the forefront of all competitions.
