Preparing Aalto Graduates to be Responsible and Influential Experts

Aalto teachers and programme managers are heartily welcome for a morning of insightful discussions, networking, and the opportunity to gather ideas and inspiration on incorporating sustainability-related topics into their teaching. 

What to Expect:

Short Talks + Discussion: Aalto experts, Jukka Suomela, Kirsi Yliniemi, and Jaan Praks will share experiences and expertise in program planning, course development, and competence building. Each talk will be followed by an open discussion about how to develop in each area.

Moderated Panel Discussion: Aalto experts joined by industry professional Heidi Peltonen, VP of Sustainability, Outokumpu. Together, we'll explore essential questions on sustainability competences, student readiness for future careers, and adapting teaching to changing needs.

Register via the button above and join us on our collective quest for a better future!

Detailed Programme: 

• 08:30 Delicious breakfast, coffee and mingling
• 09:00 Welcome - Elina Kähkönen, Aalto-Co-Educator
• 09:10 Programme planning and sustainability with Jukka Suomela, Associate Professor, Dept. Computer Science.
  09:20 Discussion and Q & A: What can be improved in our programmes and how?
• 09:35 Course development and best support for teachers with Kirsi Yliniemi - Senior Lecturer, Chemistry and Materials
  09:45 Discussion and Q & A: How can we improve our courses?
• 10:00: Teacher competence development in a rapidly changing educational landscape with Jaan Praks - Associate Professor, Dept. Electronics and Nanoengineering.
  10:15 Discussion and Q & A: How do teachers remain experts in a rapidly changing educational landscape?
• 10:30 Coffee break
• 10:45 Moderated Panel Discussion: Heidi Peltonen, VP of Sustainability, Outokumpu | Jukka Suomela | Kirsi Yliniemi |Jaan Praks 
  Theme:Graduates will become involved in making important decisions early on in their careers. How can we help them become even more responsible and influential in their fields?
• 11:30 Event ends.

This event is brought to you by the Aalto Co-Educator team. 

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