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34 PCB007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2019 by Nolan Johnson and Andy Shaughnessy I-CONNECT007 We've all heard the stories about engineering students entering our industry with no idea how to design PCBs. It's not the students' fault; most aren't exposed to PCB design in their electrical engineering curriculum. But George Fox University (GFU) is an exception to the rule. Gary Spivey is director of engineering projects at this Christian college in the Pacific Northwest, and his students learn to design and fabricate a PCB while also giving back to the community. Not surprisingly, these graduates get snapped up quickly. In this wide-ranging interview, Spivey discusses GFU's engineering curriculum, their cutting-edge lab facilities, and the need to teach students to think critically. Click here to read the interview and view additional content showcasing youth in the industry in the March 2019 issue of Design007 Magazine. (Source: I-Connect007) George Fox University: Teaching PCB Design to EE Students Gary Spivey