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Societal perceptions of engineering as a discipline now depict engineering as a profession that enables social, economic, and environmental problems to be addressed on a global scale. This expanded view of engineering has had myriad impacts on priorities for engineering education and practice. One such impact has been to foreground discussions about the role that empathy may play in engineering practice. This manuscript discusses the evolution of the concept of empathy in the engineering field, and the relevance of empathy to various generic engineering attributes, including leadership, problem-solving, and design thinking. The manuscript then discusses the idea that motivation plays a central role in improving and increasing empathy in engineering work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Australasian Journal of Engineering Education has published its latest issue, which includes the Best Paper award for Volume 27. The winning paper, titled "Influences on U.S. undergraduate engineering students' perceptions of ethics and social responsibility: findings from a longitudinal study," explores how various experiences shape students' views on ethics and social responsibility. The issue also features papers on common engineering activities and competencies, the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework, empathy in entrepreneurial engineering, assessment methods, and multi-modal approaches to education research. The journal welcomes new members to its editorial team and expresses gratitude to reviewers and authors. The Editor-in-Chief, Sally A. Male, is a highly accomplished professor in engineering and technology education. [Extracted from the article]

The Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 29, Issue 1, features six papers written by authors from Australia, India, and Thailand. One of the papers focuses on the importance of integrating Indigenous perspectives in engineering curricula, while another examines the suitability of final examinations in higher education. Other papers address topics such as developing written communication skills, teaching empathy in engineering practice, and measuring conceptual understanding of technical engineering concepts. The issue also includes a cover image of university students engaging with Indigenous communities in a project-based learning experience. The journal aims to provide valuable insights and resources for engineering educators and researchers. [Extracted from the article]