《Engineering the Leader》.ppt

Engineering the Leader: A Princeton/Personal Perspective Chung K. Law Robert H. Goddard Professor Princeton University Outline of Talk Princeton as a liberal arts college - Uniqueness - Undergraduate program - Graduate engineering program Aiming for the top - What makes a good leader? - What makes a good researcher? - What makes good research? Uniqueness of a Princeton Education Small in student size - ~ 4500 undergraduates and 2000 graduates - No traditional professional schools except engineering A leading research university with emphasis on undergraduate education Training of leaders in education, public service, industry, business, etc. Motto: “In the nation’s service and in the service of all nations” Honor system Strong alumni support Well endowed Undergraduate Program Admission - Need blind - Strong academics and focused excellence in extracurricular activities - Acceptance rate: ~ 1 in 15 - No-loan financial aid guaranteed Academic program: Comprehensive education; demanding yet supportive; strong oral and writing abilities Special requirements: Freshman seminar, junior paper, senior thesis Graduate Program (MAE) All first-year students supported by university English proficiency test required of foreign students Course requirement: 10 courses, including mathematics; Qualifying exam. for Ph.D. candidacy: interviews, oral exam. Three semesters of teaching assistant; one course/semester after qualifying exam. What Makes a Good Leader in Science Technology? Need to have a strong technical foundation yourself Confidence Consultative but decisive Inspirational Visionary Lead by example - High technical standard, demands the best - Personal qualities - ethics Caring Ready with deserved praise Clear but gentle criticism Never hurt a subordinate’s confidence What Makes a Good Researcher?(1/2) Education - Strong in basics - Broad in knowledge Personality traits - Creative (but principled) - Curious (but disciplined) - “Reb