L.E.A.D. Engineering

L.E.A.D. Engineer

 To cultivate global citizens who positively contribute to innovative solutions in a changing world, I would like to introduce to you the L.E.A.D. Engineer Initiative at Bucknell University.

 The goal of this initiative is to provide students the opportunity to:
     • Develop and apply their understanding of the four non-technical
competencies that define L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Ethics, Appreciative
Inclusion, Design Innovation).
     • Learn from experienced Engineering Alumni and industry professionals
about the importance of non-technical competencies and how they
apply them in their life after Bucknell.
     • Strengthen the interpersonal skills needed to solve the problems facing
our global society.

 The L.E.A.D. Engineer Program is aligned with the strategic goals of the
College of Engineering.
—Associate Dean Terri Norton

LEAD Engineer Core Competencies:

LEADERSHIP
Leadership is about motivating others to create positive change. To engineer is to lead others
to a solution. Practicing engineers must lead and lend their expertise in the service of society to
those engaged in the solution.

ETHICS OF ENGINEERING
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics states, “Engineering is an
important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to
exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact
on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require
honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public
health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior
that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.”

APPRECIATIVE INCLUSION
Engineering – at its core – is a service and helping profession. As such, serving society requires
indepth knowledge and appreciation of the various cultures, differences, and experiences that
make up our world. Making the best use of the enrichment that comes from diverse perspectives
and accepting the collective experiences of the populations we serve will undoubtedly result in
better engineering solutions.

DESIGN INNOVATION
Design innovation is the process of weaving together the knowledge, theories and skills of
different disciplines and tools to solve problems. It assumes that innovation results from the
integration of methods, technologies, knowledge, and thought from a wide range of fields.
Whether highly specialized or universal, to innovate is to advance a globally impartial future.

LEVEL 1 BADGE REQUIREMENTS
*Earns a framed Certificate of Achievement

     • Minimum of 5 hours of LinkedIn Learning training sessions from the list of those approved by the College of Engineering Dean's Office

     • Attend a minimum of 4 Guest Speaker sessions . Sessions can be LEAD, Grand Challenge Scholars, or conversations from the Real World, but candidates must attend one for each initiative of LEAD:
           o Leadership, Engineering Ethics, Appreciative Inclusion, Design Innovation

LEVEL 2 BADGE REQUIREMENTS
*Earns a framed Certificate of Acheivement & Letter of Reccommendation from Associate Dean Norton.

     • Minimum of 5 additional hours of LinkedIn Learning training sessions (total of 10) from the list of those approved by the College of Engineering Dean's Office

     • Attend an additional 4 Guest Speaker sessions (total of 8). Sessions can be LEAD, Grand Challenge Scholars, or Conversations from the Real World, but candidates must attend two for each initiative of LEAD:
          o Leadership, Engineering Ethics, Appreciative Inclusion, Design Innovation

     • Participate in a Service Learning Event with the Office for Civic Engagement