Design Thinking and Communication (DTC) — A Northwestern Engineering First-Year Experience
Design Thinking and Communication (DTC) is a foundational course for all first-year Northwestern Engineering students, blending design thinking with professional communication. This unique course unites student teams and community members to solve complex challenges through design projects. Co-taught by faculty from the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Cook Family Writing Program, DTC has revolutionized engineering education since its introduction in 1997. It’s been nominated for a National Academy of Engineering award for educational excellence and featured in the Wall Street Journal.