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STEM - Pathways

An Industry PerspectiveThe Importance of a Well Prepared

Science and Technology Workforce

October 25, 2003

031025_Boeing University Relations - STEM_Antony

Patrick Rivera Antony, Ph.D.Director – University Relations

World HeadquartersThe Boeing Company

Chicago IL

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Boeing: A Global Enterprise Defining the Future of Aerospace

Commercial Airplanes

Air Traffic Management

Integrated Defense Systems

Integrated Defense Systems

Phantom Works

Technologyand

Research

Education and Lifelong

Learning

Next-GenerationWorkforce

Boeing Capital Corporation

Shared Services

Connexion by BoeingSM

IntellectualCapital

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Technical Workforce

• People with technical capability will be needed in the future to sustain growth and bring new innovation to improve quality of life throughout the world

• The retirement of the “baby boom” generation will accentuate the need for new talent in the next decade

• Improvements to design/build/service processes and tools will partially offset some of this demand

• Globalization will open new pools of technical talent; in the US, most foreign students return home to work; Industry may pursue talent around the globe

• In the USA, the increased percentage of Hispanics and African Americans, coupled with the need for Women, will factor into the effort to assure a “pipeline” of talent

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Future Engineering Need & Supply(Notional)

PracticingEngineers

(USA)

Years2000 2020

1.3M*

Need

Current Workforce

How do We Fill the Gap?

* Note: Total workforce with Science & Engineering education exceeds 10M, 30+% work in S&E; Engineering accounts for 1.9M degrees and 1.3M working in the field, (NSF Science and Engineering Indicators 2000)

2010

Most growth comesin the ComputingTechnology field

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Aerospace Engineering* Need & Supply(Notional)

2000 2010 2020 Years

Aerospace IndustryEngineers(USA)

?

Growth

Consolidation

~66K*

* “Aerospace Engineering” needs include aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computing, etc. in the USA Data based on Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Economic growth • Increased population• Growth in commerce• Globalization• National security• Societal challenges and needs (environment, etc.)

• Mechanization• Better tools & methods• Better productivity • Use non-USA talent

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There are Needs forEngineering the 21st Century

Engineers apply knowledge and skill to create products & services that are useful to mankind

20th Century 21st Century 3 B people 9 B people

AutomobileHighwaysAir ConditioningAirplanesSpaceCommunicationsComputingInternetMedical TechDefense

High - Bandwidth Computing CommunicationsIntegrated TransportationMiniaturizationNano & Materials Bio-Med & GeneticsAlt. FuelsEnvironmentalSecurity & Safety

GlobalVision 2050

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Aerospace: Important in the 21st Century

Security* Defense and protectionQuality of Life People & Goods on the moveTravel People & placesGlobal Connected WorldwidePublic Good Safety, Environment, ThroughputCuriosity Scale: Nano to SpaceEconomics Strong economic contributionTrade Largest USA export

* Since “9/11” Security has taken on a new significance

BOEING: “Protect & Connect”

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What is Boeing’s Technical WorkforceOf the Future?

• Nature of our future business - Core + New Frontiers

- Large scale integration- Global workforce- More effective tools & processes

• Technical company needs technical people• Skill needs will mature

- Basic technical skill- Depth and breadth- Knowledge management- Moving to “wisdom”

• Nature of work will change

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Skills: Engineering Job ContentWill Move Up the Value Chain

1975 2000 2025

BasicsBasics Basics

MethodsMethods

Methods

Design

Design

Design

Integration

IntegrationIntegration

RequirementsRequirements Requirements

Wisdom

Knowledge Management (Knowledge “Re-use”)Information Technology affects Work Content

Data

KM

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Engineering Activity BreakdownLess “Overhead; More “Application”

CURRENT (EST.)

Desired

APPLICATION OF

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE

AND JUDGMENT

20%

MENTORING/LEARNING

5%

OVERHEAD TASKS

20%

DATA PREPARATION AND HANDLING

45%

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

AND IMPROVEMENT

10%

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

AND IMPROVEMENT

20%

APPLICATION OF

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE

AND JUDGMENT

50%

MENTORING/LEARNING

20%

DATA PREPARATION

AND HANDLING

5%

OVERHEAD TASKS

5%

“Wisdom” & “Judgment”Too much “mechanics”

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“Desired Attributes of an Engineer”• A good understanding of

engineering science fundamentals

– Mathematics (including statistics)– Physical and life sciences– Information technology (far more

than “computer literacy”)

• A good understanding of design and manufacturing processes

• A multi-disciplinary, systems perspective

• A basic understanding of the context in which engineering is practiced

– Economics (including business)– History– The environment– Customer and societal needs

• Good communication skills– Written– Oral– Graphic– Listening

• High ethical standards

• An ability to think both critically and creatively - independently and cooperatively

• Flexibility. The ability and self-confidence to adapt to rapid or major change

• Curiosity and a desire to learn for life

• A profound understanding of the importance of teamwork.

Boeing list from 1994 still holds, exemplified by ABET EC2000

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Future Workforce May Be Different

• High tech: Connected, tele-living, tele-working

• Demographic stress (replace retiring/accommodating

boomers)

• Diversity - more than ever

• Global - business imperative

• Self-employment will rise

• Knowledge management workers

• Life long learning, beyond initial college

Ed Barlow, SME Conference, 6/1/01

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Future Business DependsOn Diversity

• Agile, innovative companies need talent with diversity, including teams of different disciplines, linear and non-linear thinkers, working together attitudes, etc

• Diversity of thinking can stimulate innovation- This may mean that new talent needs to come from a variety of schools in different parts of the country

• The nature of America’s population is changing and all types of talent need to be tapped - Women and ethnic minorities must be recruited to meet future needs. - Hispanic and African American populations will swell in the future.

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Engineering Isn’t Just “Applied Science”

Engineering is about applying knowledge (in a systems sense) from a broad range of disciplines (including mathematics, science, economics and information technology) to create products, services and processes that meet societal needs and enhance the quality of life.

Engineering “How”

Science“What”

Humanities& Liberal Arts “Why”

• Understanding• Human and societal needs• Ethics• Compassion

• Understanding• Facts and data• Tools & techniques• Possibilities and opportunities

Solutions (products, services, etc.) of Value to Society

Technical Problems

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Technical Workforce Pipeline• Our future depends on Capable Technical Workforce• Aerospace is a “niche” segment of the field• We need to do our part to assure a “pipeline” of talent• This is a “holistic” effort• Our support should have these aspects:

- Support for K-12 kids and teachers

- Education goes beyond giving money

- Volunteerism is important

- Support for college students and selected schools

- Acceptance that we all have a role in Continued Education

- Education doesn’t stop with the Degree

- Company relationship is significant

- Personal involvement is important

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How can we help the pipeline

• The overall need for technical workers will continue.

• Many youth are in the system, but only a few take up the Engineering and Technical career path. More need to be encouraged in the technical direction, particularly in the K-12 segment.

• Many technical people go on to other occupations later in their career. Engineering offers numerous career paths.

• Industry can play several roles by encouraging both Students & the Education System:

- Science, Math & Technical aspects in K-12 Education - Technical education, access & diversity in College - Continual Learning for Industry Employees

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Preparing Engineers for Their Career

• Engineering Education has made great strides through

the acceptance of the ABET EC2000 quality standard for accreditation. This concept allows schools to balance their Technical, Engineering and Computer programs to produce well-educated graduates.

• There is only so much material that can be covered in a

four-year program; much has to be devoted to the basics of science, math and engineering fundamentals.

• Industry and the new graduate have to accept their roles

in continuing the specifics education process. This must include “on-the-job” experience, formal internal training, and formal external education via the Education system.

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Undergraduate Engineering Curricula

BMSC

AMSC

D&M

H&PS

Basic Math, Science & Computing

Applied Math, Science & Computing

Design &Manufacturing

Humanities & Professional Skills

Undergraduate Education is Full

“The Basics”

135 Credit Hours are fully subscribed in today’s nominal “4 year” program

Ref: John McMasters

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Post-Graduate Learning Must Continue

“The Specifics”• On-the-Job Education

Practice & learn the jobTechnical proficiencyLearn the business

• Internal Formal TrainingComputer training courses, eg, CATIAProcesses and tools trainingSystem integration

• External Continuing EducationProfessional short coursesUniversity coursesAdvanced degree program

Professional Development requires Continuous Learning