A classically technical engineering education isn’t enough to prepare engineering graduates for optimal effectiveness in industry.
Transforming expertise into real products and systems requires teamwork, communication, leadership, character, and values. The complex challenges of the 21st century—climate change, AI integration, alternative energy, and transportation—amplify the need for these capabilities. The Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program is designed to develop engineers who have both the technical and leadership skills to shape a stronger world.
Our Vision
We develop next-generation technical leaders who are equipped with the capabilities and character they need to effectively address complex, real-world engineering challenges. In addition to providing leadership development for MIT undergraduates, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program provides a model to advance engineering leadership at the global level.
Our Mission
The mission of the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program is to:
- Develop MIT engineering students to be more inclined and able to effectively contribute to real-world engineering projects
- Provide a blend of education and practice opportunities to facilitate the development of leadership capabilities and character
- Increase the focus of engineering education nationwide on leadership in engineering innovation, invention, and implementation (EI3)
To fulfill our mission, we provide:
- Experiential activities
- Coursework that includes theory, analytical concepts, and frameworks for understanding engineering leadership
- Opportunities for engagement on and off-campus to experience and practice engineering leadership
- A facilitated means to reflect, discuss, and gain feedback from peers, faculty, and experienced engineering industry mentors on the practice of engineering leadership
