Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia
Engineering is considered a discipline that favors the practical application of theory at the level of technoscience through interaction with other areas of knowledge. It is expected to transform the living conditions of society by providing solutions to complex problems that affect it. However, dep...
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| author | Alexei Ochoa-Duarte Juan David Reina-Rozo |
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| description | Engineering is considered a discipline that favors the practical application of theory at the level of technoscience through interaction with other areas of knowledge. It is expected to transform the living conditions of society by providing solutions to complex problems that affect it. However, depending on the approach, this discipline can be used to dominate social sectors by controlling resources, means of production, and knowledge or to empower communities from a critical transformative perspective. Based on a series of educational and professional practice scenarios in Colombia, this article presents a review of some alternatives for a conscious praxis that encourages the development of a culture of peace. This practice is referred to as Engaged Engineering. Subsequently, we briefly explore the existing networks and articulations at the national level, and then, through a literature review, we describe and classify various EE initiatives in Colombia by institution, region, theme, and category. Finally, we present a discussion and some conclusions aimed at developing a preliminary understanding of how EE has materialized in the country and defining its main challenges and opportunities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8405a228fac64f84ade16f3ab3e33abe2022-12-22T04:31:07ZengInstituto Tecnológico Metropolitano - ITMTrilogía Ciencia Tecnología Sociedad2145-44262145-77782022-05-011427e2247e224710.22430/21457778.22471752Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in ColombiaAlexei Ochoa-Duarte0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0740-5193Juan David Reina-Rozo1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8146-674XUniversidad Nacional de ColombiaUniversidad Nacional de ColombiaEngineering is considered a discipline that favors the practical application of theory at the level of technoscience through interaction with other areas of knowledge. It is expected to transform the living conditions of society by providing solutions to complex problems that affect it. However, depending on the approach, this discipline can be used to dominate social sectors by controlling resources, means of production, and knowledge or to empower communities from a critical transformative perspective. Based on a series of educational and professional practice scenarios in Colombia, this article presents a review of some alternatives for a conscious praxis that encourages the development of a culture of peace. This practice is referred to as Engaged Engineering. Subsequently, we briefly explore the existing networks and articulations at the national level, and then, through a literature review, we describe and classify various EE initiatives in Colombia by institution, region, theme, and category. Finally, we present a discussion and some conclusions aimed at developing a preliminary understanding of how EE has materialized in the country and defining its main challenges and opportunities.https://revistas.itm.edu.co/index.php/trilogia/article/view/2247engaged engineeringengineering for peacebuildinghumanitarian engineeringpopular engineeringengineering education |
| spellingShingle | Alexei Ochoa-Duarte Juan David Reina-Rozo Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia Trilogía Ciencia Tecnología Sociedad engaged engineering engineering for peacebuilding humanitarian engineering popular engineering engineering education |
| title | Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia |
| title_full | Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia |
| title_fullStr | Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia |
| title_short | Engaged Engineering: A Preliminary Review of University Practices on Engineering and Society in Colombia |
| title_sort | engaged engineering a preliminary review of university practices on engineering and society in colombia |
| topic | engaged engineering engineering for peacebuilding humanitarian engineering popular engineering engineering education |
| url | https://revistas.itm.edu.co/index.php/trilogia/article/view/2247 |
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