In the fast-changing world of biotechnology, engineers need more than technical expertise ' they need the ability to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex problems, and define the challenges of tomorrow. That's the mission of MIT's class 20.051 (Introduction to NEET: Living Machines), a course within the New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) program. The course offers undergraduates a sweeping introduction to the life sciences and biotech industry, equipping them with design, simulation, and experimental methods while fostering the interdisciplinary mindset needed for success. 'Probably the most valuable aspect of 20.051,' says chemical-biological engineering major Grace Yang, 'was the breadth of topics introduced. The life sciences/biotech industry is incredibly varied, but it's sometimes hard to learn what the different paths are, especially if you're just starting out. Being introduced to different fields ' synthetic biology, immunology, etc. ' definitely helps...
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