A model curriculum for power engineering

Development of an Integrated Power Distribution System Laboratory Platform Using Modular Miniature Physical Elements: A Case Study of Fault Location

“…However, as setting up a realistic power system in the laboratory environment is very complex and costly, digital simulation software is now commonly used in the laboratory education [2][3][4]. The main shortcomings of the software-based power engineering education are that there is a lack of physical understanding of the phenomena and little hands-on experience can be provided [5].…”

Development and Implementation of a Power and Energy Engineering Minor with Limited Resources: First Results and Lessons Learned

“…There is great need in industry for such cross-trained professionals to meet challenges in modernizing the power grid. Training professionals and students in smart grids, alternative energy and distributed generation needs a creative curriculum that crosses traditional divisions based on disciplines 5,[9][10][11][12][13][14] .…”

A Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Course in Energy Engineering

“…Enrollment in engineering programs, although increasing modestly over the past decades, is still unable to keep pace with industry needs and with the number of engineers leaving workforce [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Indeed fewer engineering students are studying or planning to study energy engineering, further compounding to the issue of energy engineer's shortages.…”

“…However, preparing students for these career opportunities is quite a challenging task, further complicated because it must be accomplished using often limited resources and within stringent time constraints of a crowded curriculum. Power and energy engineering education has undergone significant changes partially due to an increased student interest in such programs [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. There also are new challenges due to the transition to smart grids and increased use of renewable energy and distributed generation.…”

“…The smart grid initiative requires engineers to have deep understanding of operations, requirements, limitations and capabilities of the future power systems or distributed generation. There are great industry needs for cross-trained professionals to meet the modern energy infrastructure challenges [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Engineers of modern energy industries are required to have advanced scientific capabilities, deep understanding of the interdisciplinary connections, as well as to possess soft engineering skills such as project management, economics, self-learning abilities, communication and interpersonal competence.…”