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Soft Skills for Engineering

Soft Skills for Engineering

Methodologies, social skills and course development  

Edited by Iñigo Cuiñas, Itziar Goicoechea

Employers today are increasingly recognizing the significance of soft skills, and students are well aware of this crucial fact. Upon graduation, students are expected to possess a firm grasp of the technical skills directly related to their completed courses, whether at the bachelor's or master's level. However, there is another realm of skills that can profoundly impact securing initial employment and, more importantly, advancing one's professional journey.

The importance of developing soft skills thus cannot be overstated, as they have the potential to shape the future of both current and aspiring engineers. Providing training in these essential skills becomes a pivotal aspect of their overall development. This comprehensive text outlines strategies for enhancing the most sought-after skills and serves as a valuable resource for both students and lecturers, facilitating the integration of these vital competencies into traditional university programs.

Topics covered include methodological skills, such as time management and problem solving; social skills, such as teamwork and conflict management; and cognitive skills, such as analytical and critical thinking.

About the Editors

Iñigo Cuiñas is a professor with the Department of Signal Theory and Communications, Universidade de Vigo, where he teaches courses on Remote Sensing and the Social Links of Engineering. His main research interest focuses on radio wave propagation within complex environments, environmental aspects of radio frequency systems, and innovation in education (virtual reality, design thinking, or project/challenge based learning).

Itziar Goicoechea is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Design, Universidade de Vigo, where she teaches courses on Project Management. She has 15 years' experience in project management, working in private companies (automotive, construction, and shipping sector). Her research focuses on project management applications in various contexts, applying both predictive and agile methodologies. She received her degree and PhD in Industrial Engineering from the Universidade de Vigo, Spain, in 1996 and 2006, respectively.



Publication Year: 2025

Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 978-1-83724-017-3

Format: HBK

Editors: Iñigo Cuiñas, Itziar Goicoechea

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