Work Collaboratively
In order to prepare its graduates for the work force, Texas A&M University strives to develop strong team working skills on each of its students. Almost every single class I have taken, within the Dwight Look College of Engineering, has required some type of group oriented assignment. Professors constantly stress that the industry encourages people to work in teams to combine the strengths and different points of views of people to accomplish better results. Therefore, it is vital that engineering students get experience working in teams in order to:
My courses have exposed me to several team working activities. In my introductory engineering class, I was assigned into a group of four people on the first day of class. Throughout the semester, I worked with the same team to complete homework assignments, and an energy project. In Engineering Biology, I had to work with four other students to complete a report over the production of Bio-fuels from algae. In Thermodynamics I and Fluid Operations, homework was to be completed in groups of four. Different groups were assigned after each exam, which allowed me to meet several of my classmates. In Technical Writing, I had to work in a team of five to write a report presenting a new idea for a MythBusters episode. These are only a few examples that show how my college career has strengthened my ability to adapt and work effectively with different teams. From theses experiences, I have learned how to communicate effectively, work with different types of people, plan and organize a timeline for a project, and use technology to work collaboratively. During my Technical Communication course, I wrote a blog on how to take a advantage of technology tools to ease group communication and collaboration. These are the tools I have used throughout my college career when physical communication is impossible with groups.
- Develop the ability to work with people with different learning styles
- Learn how to trust their team members
- Lean how to ensure that the team maintains a unified goal
My courses have exposed me to several team working activities. In my introductory engineering class, I was assigned into a group of four people on the first day of class. Throughout the semester, I worked with the same team to complete homework assignments, and an energy project. In Engineering Biology, I had to work with four other students to complete a report over the production of Bio-fuels from algae. In Thermodynamics I and Fluid Operations, homework was to be completed in groups of four. Different groups were assigned after each exam, which allowed me to meet several of my classmates. In Technical Writing, I had to work in a team of five to write a report presenting a new idea for a MythBusters episode. These are only a few examples that show how my college career has strengthened my ability to adapt and work effectively with different teams. From theses experiences, I have learned how to communicate effectively, work with different types of people, plan and organize a timeline for a project, and use technology to work collaboratively. During my Technical Communication course, I wrote a blog on how to take a advantage of technology tools to ease group communication and collaboration. These are the tools I have used throughout my college career when physical communication is impossible with groups.