Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Interests: engineering education and assessment; P-12 engineering outreach and identity formation; transfer student experiences; social science and engineering integration; cognitive and affective assessments
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to invite submissions for a Special Issue of Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration, which seeks to spotlight bold, creative, and forward-thinking approaches that are transforming engineering education through meaningful integration with other disciplines, sectors, and technologies.
As the boundaries of engineering continue to evolve, so too must the ways we teach and learn it. This Special Issue offers a platform to explore how interdisciplinary collaboration, cross-sector partnerships, and technological innovation are reshaping the educational landscape—preparing engineers not just for the challenges of today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that explore how engineering education is being broadened, enriched, and reimagined through integration with diverse contexts. Whether through curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, or institutional partnerships, we are particularly interested in work that demonstrates transformative potential and real-world impact.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bridging Engineering with Social Sciences and the Humanities: Integrating ethics, communication, design thinking, and social responsibility into technical education.
- From STEM to STEAM: Fostering creativity and innovation through the inclusion of the arts.
- Engineering and Business: Embedding entrepreneurship, innovation management, and systems thinking into engineering programs.
- Career-Integrated Learning: Exploring apprenticeships, cooperative education, and industry-aligned learning models.
- Global Classrooms: Designing and delivering globally integrated projects, with or without physical exchange.
- Immersive Technologies in Education: Leveraging virtual reality, augmented reality, and other digital tools to enhance learning experiences.
- Assessment and Accreditation: Addressing the challenges and opportunities of evaluating integrated learning outcomes in diverse educational settings.
By focusing on these themes, this Special Issue aims to serve as a catalyst for innovation in engineering education. We look forward to your contributions and to showcasing the exciting work being carried out at the intersection of engineering and the wider world.
Dr. Jennifer Amos
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- engineering education
- social sciences
- humanities
- entrepreneurship
- immersive learning
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