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How grit and teamwork drive Michigan Baja’s off-road excellence 

November 26, 2025

Michigan Baja’s team captain shares insights on the value of this competition for engineers preparing for their careers and the secrets behind the team’s success.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

How the Michigan Solar Car Team navigated trials and triumphs across 3,000 kilometers in the Australian Outback 

November 26, 2025

The World Solar Challenge is the ultimate test of innovation, endurance and teamwork, and a challenge the Michigan Solar Car Team embraces with passion and precision.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

Free Siemens software for students: How to download and get started 

October 7, 2025

Learn everything you need to know to get started using Siemens software for engineering students.

By Ian Mark
5 MIN READ

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Engineering soft skills: the top 3 durable skills that help you get hired

August 4, 2025

Technical skills may get your foot in the door as an engineer, but durable skills help you advance your career.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

Bridging classrooms and careers: A day in the life of an applications engineer with Siemens EDA at the University of Saskatchewan 

July 31, 2025

At a recent University of Saskatchewan event, students experienced a day in the life of an applications engineer at Siemens.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ
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
Students work in a collaborative environment with laptops, learning top skills for electrical engineering through Siemens' Expedite

7 in-demand skills to help electrical engineering students and early-career engineers get hired

July 15, 2025

Drawing from LinkedIn Talent Insights, we share seven essential skills that can help students and early-career engineers land their first role and excel once they’re hired.

By Jalisha Henry
3 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
A student presents a simulation to a group of his peers.

Adapting engineering education to the way students learn today

July 7, 2025

If educators can reimagine how they structure their programs to better align with modern learning preferences, they can help students develop critical skills while ensuring that degrees remain relevant and valuable.

By Jalisha Henry
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