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.

Making Sustainability Core to Engineering Education with Suavi Yildirim of FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

How immersive tools and student innovation are shaping the future of engineering 

November 3, 2025

In this episode, Dora Smith of Siemens spoke with Suavi Yildirim, a master’s student in autonomy technologies and leader of the winning team in the Siemens-Sony Immersive Design Challenge.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

ABET CFO and COO Jessica Silwick shares how credentials are shaping the future of engineering education

October 14, 2025

Jessica Silwick sheds light on how ABET is adapting to the evolving educational landscape and their recent commitment to assuring the quality of credentials. 

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ
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How engineering students can gain a competitive edge with credentials with Sophie Overstreet and Hani Qaqish of Siemens Digital Industries Software

September 17, 2025

In this episode, we sat down with two rising stars here at Siemens Digital Industries Software to get their perspective on credentials for career advancement.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ
A quote from Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed that reads "Immersion-type learning, experiential learning, is great for everyone. You can see a collaboration between industry, education and students."

AI, ethics and the future of engineering education with Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed

July 28, 2025

In the latest episode of our Engineering the future workforce podcast, we sat down with Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed to discuss how the rise of AI, immersive learning and global connectivity is reshaping education.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ
Rethinking Credentials: The Shift Toward Digital Skills-Based Education

Is engineering education ready for the biggest industrial transformation in a century? Two educators share perspectives

April 23, 2025

Two educators join the podcast to discuss how academia and industry can work together to close the skills gap — and ensure students are ready for what’s next.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ