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The Electromagnetics University and Industry Survey report is now available in PDF format.
Please also join in the online discussion on Electromagnetics Education and Training.
This report was commissioned and carried out by the three Professional Networks with an interest in Electromagnetics and assoicated subjects:
We would like to thank all the University Electrical Engineering Departments that assisted in filling in the university questionnaire. We would also like to thank all the engineers that assist in the Industry survey. All contributions were well received. Please note that all responses to this study are still considered confidential.
Executive Summary
This report looked into the recognised problem of skills shortages within the "traditional" subjects in engineering, with particular emphasis on Electromagnetics. Electromagnetics covers foundation of electrostatics/magnetostatics, electromagnetic fields, waves, and has applications in radio, antennas, microwaves devises, electrical machines and electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
This study collected data from Universities, Electrical and Electronic Engineering departments and industry.
Both the University and Industry studies showed Electromagnetics as an important topic within the teaching of electrical and electronic engineering. The main problem was shown as the lack of engineers specialising in Electromagnetics and associated areas.
Over the last couple of years there has not been a marked decrease in the number of hours dedicated to EM, this decrease has been over a longer time scale. With competition on the timetable from "newer" subjects the "traditional" subjects are naturally in decline. Universities also indicated that the problem lies in the lack of basic skills of students and the way in which electromagnetics is taught and perceived.
The study was conducted with the support of the Electromagnetics, EMC and Antennas and Propagation Professional Networks. The questionnaire replies were confidential however the report will be openly available on all the Professional Networks web site and open for online discussion.
The Professional Networks will look at ways to assist including the provision of case studies through applications. The Professional Networks can assist with basic training, raising awareness of electromagnetics and working with industry and academia in building links.
If you have any further enquires regarding this report or the three Professional Networks associated with the report. Please do not hesitate to contact their Professional Network Manager, Claudine Harris (charris@iee.org.uk)
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