Future-Proofing Engineers: The Durable Skills You Can’t Automate

September 25, 2025

Today’s engineering graduates face a workforce that demands far more than technical expertise. Employers are seeking professionals who can communicate effectively, collaborate across disciplines, adapt to changing conditions, and lead with integrity. These soft skills, also known as “durable” or “human-centric” skills, are essential for career success and lifelong learning, yet many students leave higher education without fully developing them.

How can engineering programs ensure their graduates are as strong in soft skills as they are in technical proficiency?

In this webinar, a panel of experts, including engineering faculty and industry leaders, will explore why durable skills have become non-negotiable for success in the field. The discussion will focus on practical strategies for integrating these competencies into engineering programs, fostering stronger bridges between academia and industry, and cultivating the adaptability, resilience, and ethical leadership necessary in today’s complex engineering landscape.

Join us to gain actionable insights that will help you prepare and support the next generation of engineering talent—register now.

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET

Panelists include:
Dr. Denise Simmons, Associate Dean for Workforce Development, Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment, University of Florida

PJ Boardman, Global Director, STEM Outreach and Workforce Development, MathWorks & Chair, ASEE Corporate Member Council 

Dr. Alan Cheville, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Bucknell University