REQUISITES OF ENGINEERS IN THE NEXT MILLENNIUM Engineering technology is the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences

gained by higher education, experience, and practice is devoted primarily to the implementation (kb) and extension(kb) of existing technology for the benefit(kb) of humanity(kb). Engineering(kb) technology(kb) education(kb) focuses(kkt) primarily on(ks) the applied aspects(kb) of(preposition) science(kb) and engineering(kb) aimed(kb) at preparing(kk) graduates(kb) for(k.samb) practice (kb) in (k.dep) that(k.samb) portion(kb) of(k.depan) the technological spectrum(kb) closest(ket) to product(kb) improvement(kb), manufacturing(k.ker), construction(kb), and engineering(kb) operational(k.sifat) functions. Thus(kk) engineering technology is the application(kb) of engineering principles(k.sif) and(ksam) modern(ks) technology to help(kb) solve(kkt) or prevent(kkt) technical(ks) problems(kb). The 21st century(kb) will(ks) be a period(kb) of knowledge(kb) based(kb) business(kb). Engineering is a discipline(ks) based on knowledge of not only(kk) the latest state-of-the-art technologies, but(k.sam) concurrently, onkdep) a solid(ks) foundation(kb) of classical(ks) theories(kb). As engineering graduates(kb), you will undoubtedly be well(ks)-versed(ks) with(kd) both(ks) the classical theories and state-of-the-art technologies. However(k.sam), in order(kb) to face(kb) the challenges(kb) of the coming millennium(kb), this(ks) is not enough(ks). In order to be competitive(KS) on an individual, organizational(ks) and international(ks) level(kb), engineers need(kb) to be value-adders. Efforts(kb) must(ks) be made(kker) not only to improve(ks) ourselves as engineers, but(k>sam) also(kk) to increase the accomplishments(kb) of engineers as a whole, in adapting technology to local conditions as well as competing internationally(kket). Engineering is the driver(kb) of development(kb). Engineers play(kk) a vital(ks) role in our effort to achieve(kket) the type(kb) of industrialization in(kd) line(kb) with(kd) Vision(kb) 2020. Engineers, by virtue(kb) of the scheme of things, are leaders of engineering teams. However(k samp), engineers also(kk) have not only(kk) the potential(kb), but(ksam) the opportunity(kb) to be leaders(kB) of(kd) industries. We have to work(kK) with our fellow(kb) men and women, to guide(kb), motivate(kkt), and if (k>sam)necessary, educate(kkt) them. Being graduates, we have the responsibility(ks) to provide(kkt) training(kk) to our fellow men and women. Therefore(kk), in order to be successful(kk), an engineer must(ks) also(kk) develop(kkt) and master(kb) interpersonal(ks) skills(kb), the ability(kb) to project ideas across, and a feel for socio-economic realities. Engineers need to equip(kkt) themselves with integrity, creativity and innovative thinking, in order to carry(kkt) out their roles more effectively. Prepare(kk) to be more enthusiastic, assertive and pro-active. Live(ks) by a "We can, We will, We must" attitude.