Episode 3: Engineering For Social
On this episode of Empowering Engineering Educators, host Joe Hanson explores the intersection of engineering, sustainable development, and social impact with Iana Aranda, President of Engineering for Change and Senior Director of Engineering for Sustainable Development at ASME.
Iana leads a global network of over a million people dedicated to designing and delivering essential technologies that improve lives in underserved communities worldwide. With over a decade of experience in engineering, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility, she has played a pivotal role in bridging technology, business, and sustainable solutions to drive real-world change.
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In this episode
Key Topics Covered:
- What is Engineering for Social Good? – How engineering can drive sustainable development and equity.
- Technology for Underserved Communities – Case studies of real-world innovations making an impact.
- Empowering Future Engineers – How educators can equip students with the tools to solve global challenges.
- The Role of Entrepreneurship in Engineering – How innovation and business skills can amplify engineering impact.
- The Human-Centered Approach to Problem-Solving – Why empathy and collaboration are crucial for designing effective solutions.
Brought to you by Siemens
This episode is presented by Siemens, your partner in transforming high school engineering education. Explore Siemens’ project-based curriculum, advanced engineering software, classroom management tools, and professional development resources—designed to empower the next generation of innovators.
About Empowering Engineering Education
Hosted by PBS’s Joe Hanson (Be Smart), this podcast explores strategies, insights and resources for high school engineering classrooms. Hear from educators and experts as they share project-based learning techniques, real-world applications and innovative ways to make engineering exciting and accessible for all students.
Empowering Engineering Educators
“Empowering Engineering Educators” is an insider’s guide to transforming engineering education. Hosted by PBS’s Joe Hanson (Be Smart), this bi-weekly podcast delivers practical strategies, expert insights, and game-changing resources for high school engineering classrooms. Each 45-minute episode features leading educators and industry experts sharing real-world applications, project-based learning techniques, and innovative teaching methods that make engineering accessible and exciting for all students. From facilitating group projects to integrating cutting-edge technology, we’re here to help you inspire the next generation of engineers.
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