#2 A Bibliometric Analysis of Canadian Engineering Higher Education Institutions and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Wendy de Gomez/ Mahima Patel
A Bibliometric Analysis of Canadian Engineering Higher Education Institutions and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Wendy de Gomez/ Mahima Patel
Institution: University of Waterloo
Abstract:
Sustainable Development seeks solutions to complex social, environmental and economic problems that do not compromise the ability of the next generation (s) to meet their own specific needs. Although the needs of each future generation will change given the chosen paths of the current generation, the core theory is to proceed introspectively using a what-if mindset. Engineers are poised to make significant gains in operationalizing sustainable development beyond this what if mindset. They have the knowledge and tools needed to ask the burgeoning questions, propose adaptable solutions, and leverage their industry, government, and community connections to implement solutions. This quantitative study is the first of its kind to determine the specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in which Canadian engineering researchers are having research traction and impact- specifically, Sustainable Development Goal 7- Affordable and Clean Energy. This baseline data can be used as a starting point from where transformative sustainable development practice, research and education may begin.