Research and Practice of Industry-Education Integration in Chongqing’s Material Industry: A Case Study of the School of Metallurgy and Power Engineering at Chongqing University of Science and Technology
This paper explores the current status and practical measures of industry-education integration in Chongqing’s material industry, using the School of Metallurgy and Power Engineering at Chongqing University of Science and Technology as a case study. Industry-education integration, as a key approach to enhancing the synergy between higher education and industrial development, effectively improves the quality of talent cultivation and promotes technological advancement in the industry. As a pillar industry, Chongqing’s material sector has established deep collaborations between universities and well-known enterprises, such as China MCC 5 Group and Chongqing Iron and Steel, through joint laboratories, the implementation of a dual-mentor system, and multiple measures such as curriculum reform and faculty development to deepen industry-education integration. However, challenges such as misaligned goals, outdated curricula, and insufficient engineering competence of faculty members still exist. In response, this paper proposes strategies including aligning educational objectives with industry needs, revising curricula, and enhancing faculty capabilities to promote indepth cooperation between universities and enterprises, aiming to establish a sustainable ecosystem of industryeducation integration that supports high-quality development of both the regional economy and the material industry.