Summer programs are one way to interest students in science, technology and mathematics with an eye to increasing the diversity pipeline By Katherine Schaefer Like many engineering leaders, Patrick Natale is concerned about the future of his profession. Natale, president of the board of directors for the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE), says engineering is not living up to its full potential. “We are missing the boat.We should be looking like the population and we’ve failed,” he said. “There is a need in this industry—a need for women, Hispanics and African Americans.” Diversity is a major issue that has been at the forefront of many… Read More