Watch new Coach’s Corner episode: “Catalyst for Change” with Haolin Zhu and Amy Trowbridge

What drives engineering students to excel — and how can we better connect classroom learning to real-world impact?

The Fulton Schools Learning and Teaching Hub invites you to explore a new episode of Coach’s Corner, “Catalyst for Change: Why do you want to be an engineer?” featuring Teaching Professors Haolin Zhu and Amy Trowbridge. In this conversation, they reflect on what truly motivates students today and how faculty can help cultivate a stronger sense of purpose in engineering education. 

From fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to encouraging curiosity, connection and value creation, Haolin and Amy share teaching practices, real-world examples and personal insights that can reshape how we engage students in engineering classrooms.

Looking to spark deeper motivation and meaning in your teaching? This episode offers thoughtful ideas to help students connect their learning to a larger purpose.

Watch or listen to the new episode of Coach’s Corner Podcast on YouTube or Spotify.