EWC Webinar: Aligning Engineer and Public Works Curriculums to Meet Industry Needs
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20418
About the Event
Current workforce challenges require an “all hands on deck” approach to solutions, which includes reviewing the education of future engineers and public works professionals. Do current engineering and technology undergraduate courses provide the skills and knowledge needed for the industry? How can industry leaders help support university programs in providing the best education for successful careers? Learn how some of the most innovative engineering programs in the United States are providing educational experiences that emphasize communication, teamwork, and innovation under current accreditation requirements, and how industry leaders are assisting these programs.
Speakers
Deanne Walters
Associate Director of Education, American Public Works Association
Daniel G. Linzell, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, F.SEI
Bernard M. Gordon Dean, School of Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA | 01609-2280
Moderators
Corinne Watts
Career and Workforce Development Manager, American Public Works Association
Leslie Nolen
Director of Educational Activities, ASCE