Contributed by Chander Aurora, PhD and Parvenah Mohammadian PhD, and presented at HI TEC 2022
Background
The best science training programs are those that have a strong connection to industry. Also, programs that provide training developed with local employers’ needs and input are effective in raising participants’ wages and improving employment opportunities. One of the major topics that is stated as being very relevant for employment is acquiring the soft skills. However, most science training programs focus on knowledge-based aspects without much focus on soft skills. Project-Based Learning (PBL), a student-centered pedagogy, has proven to be... Read more
