If you thought engineering students don't engage in the creative arts, think again.

Beginning in the fall of 2015, all entering students in the University of Iowa College of Engineering will be required to take at least three semester hours of credit in the creative arts. The new requirement is the latest addition to an educational tool kit that uniquely prepares UI student engineers to enter the engineering work force.

“In addition to providing a rigorous undergraduate engineering education, the college has long focused on key non-technical areas to help enhance a student's academic experience.  This includes leadership, global awareness, teamwork, communications, entrepreneurship, and creativity,” says UI College of Engineering Dean Alec Scranton.

Learn more about the new College of Engineering creative arts requirement by visiting the College of Engineering website.