Future Education E n g i n e e r i n g The of ngineers have always been E instrumental in advancing civilization, inspiring innovations that enhance the quality of life and result in a profound change in social structure. They assist with and support initiatives that enhance the economy.

Businesses need to become more nimble because of how quickly technology is developing. 87 per cent of business leaders regard digitalization as their top priority, according to a Gartner survey. However, the required operational, technological, and human capabilities must be developed to realize the benefits of a fantastic digital business vision fully.

The disruptive digital technologies anticipated to grow significantly in the following decade, both domestically and globally, were identified through a detailed examination by Boston Consulting Group.

The internet of things (IoT), big data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud computing, 3D printing, social and mobile, virtual reality, and blockchain were among the technologies the study highlighted as having the potential to alter the industry in the ensuing ten years significantly. The study highlighted the supplementary skills required for these technologies and upcoming job roles.

Artificial Intelligence

It was propelled by machine learning, computer vision, and the internet of things, fast evolving as a powerful general-purpose technology and is being pursued widely across all major sectors. It is one set of technologies that is witnessing unprecedented levels of investment across the world.

Internet of Things

From smart homes to driverless cars to industrial, IoT is redefining how we live. Like all digital technologies, the price and performance of IoT technologies is evolving at an exponential rate. The result is to make 'the invisible visible at scale.' We can track our physical context with increasing granularity at everexpanding levels and dramatically improve their performance.

Robotics

The demand for robots for personal services and in many other industries, including healthcare, safety, and critical applications, is increasing. Robot suppression will become a key industry in the future.

Cyber Security

Strict data protection directives and rising cyber terrorism drive the cybersecurity market to increase. Healthcare, BFSI, IT, and Telecom industry verticals are expected to expand the utility of cybersecurity.

Blockchain

Blockchain is another technology attracting a lot of investments. Though the technology hasn't reached a mature stage, blockchain is touted as the second generation of the internet and is finding applications in BFSI, healthcare, property management, agriculture, governance, etc.

Quantum Engineering

Discoveries of quantum impact on everything from nanotechnology to biotechnological processes are changing the outlook towards quantum computing. We already have a few degree-granting programs with names like 'engineering physics,' but this is a reasonably broad label. Engineers in quantum engineering could work on chip fabrication, quantum computers, cryptography, nanotechnology, etc.

3D Printing and Design

3D printing is fast becoming mainstream, with 3D printers being imagined for applications ranging from the manufacture of airplane wings to buildings, while the cost of 3D printing is falling substantially. With the rise of 3D printing as a manufacturing means, the need for engineers who know how to design for 3D printing will be high.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

These two are becoming increasingly popular trends in consumer electronics, gaming, retail, industrial applications, healthcare, social communications, etc. It is predicted that augmented reality will have one billion users by 2020.

The AR market is growing owing to its software growth, while the VR market is witnessing high growth due to its hardware growth.

Future Trends of Engineering Education

It gets essential to understand the future direction of global engineering education and identify the defining trends to support positive educational change and build the next-gen engineering talent in the country.

Listed below are some of the trends waving their way in engineering education:

Shift to Quality Education at Scale

The next task in front of the nation is to bring about a revolution in the quality of engineering education at scale under constrained budgets. There lies the challenge and our ability to innovate and adopt the latest trends in curricula and pedagogy.

Shift to Student Centricity

Another pertinent shift in the waiting is moving towards student centricity. Our engineering education needs to cater to millennials and centennials with low attention spans effectively and expect flexibility in learning. In the longer run, some of the leading engineering programs are moving towards delivering integrated student-centred learning at scale through a combination of off-campus and on-campus education that is personalized, experiential, and flexible.

To sum up,

Engineering education in India will look significantly different in the future than it did in the past. Because of this, more people will be aware of the importance of engineers to society.

Engineers will also have more chances to get employment and earn a respectable livelihood. Students who desire to pursue jobs in this industry are living in an exciting time.