Engineering Public Policy

Engineers bring an important perspective to the economic models and mathematical predictions that are used to influence public policy, according to a mechanical engineering professor who's focused on improving energy and environmental policy by improving large-scale computer models. Should more engineers participate in defining public policy?

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