Implementation of Cdio Initiative in New European Education Programs in Raw Materials

Abstract

EIT Raw Materials, one of the six Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) initiated by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) and funded by the European Commission, has the mission to boost competitiveness, growth and attractiveness of the European raw materials sector via radical innovation and guided entrepreneurship. It aims to significantly enhance innovation in the raw materials sector by the sharing of knowledge, information and expertise. This must generate a significant impact on European competitiveness and employment by driving and fostering innovation and empowering students, entrepreneurs and education partners driving toward the circular economy. primary sector. It presents key outputs about already developed and implemented activities in mining engineering and metallurgy related programs.

Innovative Development of Student Skills in Raw Materials Engineering Programs

“…The result of this approach is the training of engineers as professionals "that are broad and holistic and have a deep understanding of specific aspects of the value chain and a good understanding of the Raw Materials value chain and a mindset for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability" (Herrera Herbert and Ramirez Masferrer 2019, 3443). As indicated above, EIT Raw Materials started supporting in 2016 the implementation of CDIO methodology in primary resources linked programs (Herrera Herbert et al 2017). The Technical University of Madrid was one of the universities that participated in the European Project 'CDIO I' (2016-17) "Implementation of Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate in the Raw materials sector" as a response to the need for updated practices in education in the field of raw materials through the identification of opportunities for improvement, the introduction of modifications in the programs and the training of teachers.…”