This week was an exhilarating one for Crystal Clear Waters as we conducted our PDR presentation with our liaison. Due to unforeseen obstacles, our team had to swiftly transition from an in-person meeting to a conference call. Nevertheless, nothing can thwart our determination to succeed! The meeting proceeded as smoothly as possible.

In addition, there were several professional development workshops that each of us had the opportunity to attend. The “Divergent Thinking and Empathic Listening” workshop was a delightful experience for Karim, Morgen, and Camila. Karim described it as follows: “We began by jotting down ideas on envisioning ourselves inside a whale. It seemed odd at first, but it served as a warm-up for the second activity where we were tasked with thinking of ways to personalize Engineering Education… This workshop underscored the significance of reflecting on my ideas, even the most audacious ones, and transforming them into a pivotal starting point for solving any problem.” Morgen relished the chance to momentarily set aside her engineering mindset and embrace a bit of whimsy in the creativity workshop. Alexander and Manuel participated in the Agile workshop, where Manuel found great value in learning about the methodology, while Alex appreciated how Agile was applied, as the professor was the sole educator to introduce and teach Agile to students. He noted how beneficial it is to employ this program in the industry. Lastly, James attended the Rohde and Schwarz workshop, gaining valuable insights into various equipment and its limitations. Collectively, we all emerged from these workshops enriched with newfound perspectives.