Ian Mark

Ian Mark is a content specialist on the Siemens global academic marketing team. He writes about all the ways that Siemens academic program is helping drive positive change in the world of engineering education.

An engineering student works at her computer on AI in engineering courses, with industry images floating around to represent her studies.

AI in engineering education: Siemens tools for future designers

July 24, 2025

Siemens is equipping students and educators with hands-on access to cutting-edge AI design tools, industry-relevant learning materials and recognized credentials.

By Ian Mark
6 MIN READ
Ask me anything: Get tips from a recruiter and hiring manager to land your next engineering job

Watch our on-demand webinar and learn how students and early-career engineers can stand out in the job market

July 7, 2025

What do employers really look for in recent engineering graduates? Hear their honest answers in this on-demand webinar.

By Ian Mark
2 MIN READ

Why the best online courses feel like a community, not a classroom

July 7, 2025

What if we approached online education differently? What if we embraced the idea that learning, like life, takes a village?

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

Introducing Expedite – Skills for Industry: a new microcredential for early-career engineers

July 2, 2025

Expedite – Skills for Industry is a new microcredential designed to give early-career engineers marketable skills for today’s industrial environments.

By Ian Mark
2 MIN READ

ASEE 2025: Siemens led key conversations on bringing industry to academia

July 2, 2025

At the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2025 annual conference, Siemens Global Academic and Future Workforce Team is excited to drive engaging discussions about academic and industry partnerships.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

Three critical skills for every engineer: Insights from 26,000 job postings 

June 20, 2025

Learn the three most crucial soft skills identified in the study for accelerating your engineering career and maximizing your earning potential. 

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

Meet the Dutch student team behind a 4-minute EV charging solution

June 18, 2025

Learn about InMotion’s inspiring work developing the fastest-charging electric race car for long-distance racing.

By Ian Mark
2 MIN READ
A student gains hands-on learning to develop the necessary engineering skills to excel in their academic pursuits and future careers.

3 ways Siemens’ software boosts engineering skills for students 

June 16, 2025

In this blog, we dive into the three ways engineering education software is revolutionizing education and opening new career avenues.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

Engineering transformation: How Fraunhofer IEM is empowering system engineers to break down silos and lead change 

June 12, 2025

This summer, Dr. Anja Schierbaum, head of systems engineering at Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design (Fraunhaufer IEM), will share insights from her innovative Engineering Management Transformation course at Realize LIVE Europe 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

By Ian Mark
2 MIN READ