chapter 3 General electric's advanced course

  The Advanced Course at General Electric

The Advanced Course at GE profoundly influenced Evans' engineering philosophy, emphasizing deep understanding over rote memorization. ​ The program aimed to develop engineers' analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. ​

• The Advanced Course was designed to enhance      engineers' analytical skills and problem-solving. ​
• Evans was one of two Washington University      graduates accepted into the A-Class in 1941. ​
• The course emphasized understanding fundamental      principles rather than memorization.
• Key figures included Alexander Stevenson and      Robert E. Doherty, who shaped the program's philosophy.