The Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program (GradEL) develops the capabilities necessary to lead teams and organizations, from directing functional and research work to making impactful decisions in companies and startups. The program builds on students’ technical education by allowing them to practice identifying worthy problems to solve, developing highly effective teams, creating innovative solutions, and communicating an inspiring vision.
Students start by trying a GradEL course or workshop and then find great value in earning the Certificate in Technical Leadership. GradEL prepares students to assess the real-world context of their work—and to create real-world impact after graduation.
We focus on practical applications of leadership principles and skills to deliver technical solutions and improve our world.
GradEL was established in 2016 to bridge classroom learning and career success for students in technical disciplines.