Learn how education and industry are collaborating to prepare engineers for the future at Realize LIVE 2025 Americas
Building a day-one ready workforce doesn’t happen by chance.
At Realize LIVE Americas, the Siemens Academic and Future Workforce Program is bringing together educators, industry leaders and students to explore how we can prepare future engineers for the rigors of today’s industrial environments.
In this blog, we’re exploring some of the exciting academic and future workforce sessions at Realize LIVE Americas 2025 this June 2-5 in Detroit.
Educators can take advantage of a special academic rate for Realize LIVE — register here.
Advancing Additive Manufacturing, Electronics and Aerospace at Florida International University
Speaker: Dr. Daniela Radu, professor and interim chair, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University
Florida International University (FIU) is leading transformative research in additive manufacturing, high-tech electronics and aerospace engineering.
This session will explore how FIU is leveraging Siemens technology and partnerships with organizations like Homestead Air Force Base and Ford Motor Company to equip students with real-world skills in metal-based additive manufacturing, RF communications for space applications and aerospace innovations.
Addressing Industry 4.0 and 5.0 at Seneca Polytechnic
Speaker: Goran Tesanovic, professor, program coordinator and industry relations coordinator, Seneca Polytechnic
How can we better prepare students for the engineering environments of tomorrow? Seneca Polytechnic has integrated Siemens’ industry-grade software — including NX, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix — into its curriculum to create day-one ready graduates.
This session will highlight how the institution’s mechatronics microcredential, research collaborations and state-of-the-art labs are shaping the engineers of the future. Learn how academic-industry partnerships can create a pipeline of highly skilled graduates tailored to industry needs.
The Future of Work and the Implications for Talent Management
Speaker: Dr. Ian Williamson, dean of the University of California Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business
How is the labor market evolving, and what does it mean for talent management?
In this session, Professor Ian Williamson will share insights from his book, “The Conversation on Work,” and explore the structural changes shaping the future of employment.
Discover strategies for building a sustainable talent pipeline, redefining leadership behaviors and leveraging technology to create an engaged workforce.
Driving Innovation Through Industry-Academia Collaboration
Speakers:
- Dr. John Weidner, dean of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science
- Mohsen Rezayat, chief solutions architect, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Collaboration between academia and industry is key for driving innovation and preparing students for the future, but in practice this alignment can prove challenging.
The University of Cincinnati (UC) and Siemens have collaborated to integrate Siemens’ PLM and EDA software into the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience in digital manufacturing and automation.
This session will highlight a new program designed to ensure students are ready for the workforce on day one.
Your Future Workforce: A Student Panel
Moderator: Ayman Suhrawardy, biomedical engineering student, Wayne State University
What do engineering students really need to succeed in today’s job market? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from the next generation of technical talent as they share their experiences, challenges and career goals.
Students will discuss the skills they’re developing — both technical and soft — and how microcredentials, hands-on projects and internships are shaping their career readiness. Their insights can help educators and employers better align talent development efforts with industry needs.
If you’re looking to support early-career professionals and build stronger connections between academia and the workplace, this session offers practical takeaways to help you do just that.
Student Sustainability Design Hack created by Sony
As part of the Global Academic and Future Workforce Program, students will put their skills to the test with a real-world sustainability challenge.
In this 48-hour engineering design competition created by Sony with teams supported by ABET, they’ll be challenged to rethink sustainability in consumer electronics. With guidance from Sony, they’ll use Siemens NX and immersive design tools to develop an innovative solution that balances performance, manufacturability and environmental impact.
Why join?
- Get access to explore new technology, including immersive design with NX Immersive Designer and the Sony XR
- Leverage the Sustainability and Circular Economy course to learn how today’s engineers are thinking about sustainability
- Use industry-grade software to realize your design with NX
- Grow your skills with the Siemens Skills for Sustainability Collection
- Win a Sony PlayStation 5
- Bring your resume and network with some of the world’s most innovative companies
Apply for the Student Sustainability Design Hack here before the deadlines:
Realize LIVE Americas: April 21
Realize LIVE Europe: May 12
Be part of the future
Realize LIVE 2025 Americas is your chance to connect with experts, educators and industry professionals who are shaping the future of engineering and workforce development. Whether you’re an educator looking to enhance your curriculum, an employer seeking top talent or a student eager to gain industry-ready skills, this event is for you.
Secure your spot today and join us in shaping the next generation of engineers!
