TROUBLE VIEWING? Click Here to view the Promo card on the web
SIGN-UP NOW! Click to become a Member for Free!
voiceamerica-business radio logo
Apple logo Google Play Store Kindle store
Big Beacon Radio

Big Beacon Radio

Archives Available

March 21st 2016: A New Approach to Education: UTwente's ATLAS

Although we're technically in the 21st century, most universities remain deeply rooted in the traditions and antiquated ideas of the past. But there are a few schools around the world that are bravely stepping into new territories. The University of Twente in the Netherlands is doing just that with its revolutionary ATLAS program. On this episode, Big Beacon Radio host Dave Goldberg is joined by Dean Jennifer Herek, professor Wessel Wits, and first year ATLAS student, Suhaib Aslam. Join Jennifer, Wessel, Suhaib, and Dave for a discussion of Twente's groundbreaking ATLAS program, the impact the

Read more
Download PDF DOWNLOAD PDF

Tune in

Archives Available on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
EPISODE ON DEMAND
VIEW HOST PAGE

Featured Guests

Guest Image

Jennifer Herek

Jennifer Herek is the founding Dean of the University College Twente (Enschede, the Netherlands), which offers an honours-level BSc degree programme in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS). Now in its third year, with first students approaching graduation this June, ATLAS has already earned distinction as a 'Top Rated Study Programme' in the Netherlands.
Read more
Guest Image

Wessel Wits

Wessel Wits is one of the core team teachers in the ATLAS programme at the University College Twente. He has been associated with the programme since the beginning and is responsible for the Design learning line as well as curriculum development and semester coordination. Wessel received his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Twente, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, respectively.
Read more
Guest Image

Suhaib Aslam

Suhaib Aslam is a first-year ATLAS student, striving to become an entrepreneurial T-shaped, new engineer, who is socially engaged and inspired by technology and can collaborate across disciplines: uniquely contributing to a creative and innovative process.
Read more

Share This Episode

facebook Share On Facebook
twitter Share On Twitter
Linkedin Share On LinkedIn

Connect with VoiceAmerica

Download our mobile apps
App store Google play Blackberry store
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Social Media
presspass-banner