Peace Engineering

PENG 445 Introduction to Peace Engineering 3.0 Credits

Developed in partnership with professional peacebuilders from the PeaceTech Lab and USIP's Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding in Washington, DC, this course introduces engineering students to the concepts and skills practiced in the field of international peacebuilding and conflict transformation. This course provides students with first-hand accounts of peacebuilders describing challenges and opportunities in their work, short presentations outlining key theories and concepts that guide that work, and opportunities to think about how this knowledge, skills, and attitudes can be applied to real-life peacebuilding dilemmas.

PENG 450 Conflict Management for Engineers 3.0 Credits

As the pace of science and technology innovation increases, so too does the role of engineers in solving some of the world's toughest challenges. The prevention of violent conflict and the pursuit of a sustainable peace is just such a challenge. Developed in partnership with professional peacebuilders from the PeaceTech Lab and the US Institute of Peace's Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding in Washington, DC, this course introduces engineering students to the concept and skills they will need in order to use technology expertise in service of conflict-affected communities.This course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of conflict analysis, strategic peacebuilding and negotiation.