Join host Joe Hanson and MIT Associate Professor Amos Winter for an enlightening exploration of the engineering design process and innovation in emerging markets. In this episode of Empowering Engineering Educators, discover how imagination meets practical problem-solving through Winter's groundbreaking work, including the development of the Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC) - an innovative wheelchair design for challenging terrain in developing regions.

Professor Winter shares invaluable insights on:


The essential steps of the engineering design process

Balancing creativity with practical constraints

The importance of stakeholder collaboration in design

Real-world applications in developing markets

The future of engineering design in the age of AI

Advice for aspiring engineers and educators




Learn how Winter's team transformed traditional wheelchair design by working directly with users in Tanzania, creating an affordable, repairable solution for rural mobility. The episode highlights the critical role of understanding user needs, embracing failure as a learning tool, and the power of simplicity in engineering solutions.

Perfect for engineering educators, students, and anyone interested in innovation, design thinking, and global engineering solutions. Supported by Siemens' Engineering Pathway for High School, this episode demonstrates how combining creativity with technical expertise can solve real-world challenges and empower the next generation of engineers.

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