Interpretation of quote

“Communication skills are an essential component in the education of engineering students to facilitate not just students’ education but also to prepare them for their future careers.”

- Marc Riemer, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University (2007) 


Communication in schools is widespread, which may be why it might be an overlooked skill that is required in engineering. Communication in schools is very common, from asking lecturers questions to explaining what we do not understand. For other people to help us correctly, we have to communicate well. This shows that communicating skills 'are an essential' part of the learning whenever there are doubts. In engineering, teamwork is important and for a team to work, communication is key. Engineering solves issues and differing ideas are needed. Only through communication, the different ideas are then heard and have more ways to solve issues. To achieve relevance for engineers in their future careers, working with other sectors (business, design, hospitality etc) might be needed. Engineers with communication could work better with the other sectors. A clearer understanding of the differing needs through communication, between the sectors with the help of engineering would allow the sectors to work as a team. 

This is why communicating is essential, it builds teamwork and improves efficiency at many levels.

Comments

  1. Peh Jun Yi BryanSeptember 5, 2024 at 7:58 AM

    I liked that you emphasized on the importance of communication with regards to engineering and its future. Reading through this blog made me understand how critical communication is for engineering and how it can further expand the field of engineering. However, I feel that some points are repetitive and I think that you could use some examples from your experience to strengthen your point of view.

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  2. Brad BlackstoneSeptember 7, 2024 at 10:38 PM

    Thank you, Javier, for this highly detailed and useful explanation.

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