The Rehabilitation, Employment, and Follow-up Unit at the Deanship of the College of Engineering held an educational guidance session (awareness workshop) on Saturday, 7/2/2026, titled “Engineering Thinking vs. Extremism: How Engineers Solve Problems with Reason, Not Violence.” The workshop took place in the Humanities Building – Hall (405), with the participation of students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in alignment with the Sixteenth Sustainable Development Goal (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The workshop introduced the concept of engineering thinking as a scientific approach based on logical analysis and systematic problem-solving using evidence and data. It highlighted how this type of thinking can be applied to address social and humanitarian challenges. Additionally, the session compared engineering thinking with extremism and violence, discussed reasons why some individuals adopt extremist ideas, and outlined the characteristics that define a true engineer. The importance of applying engineering thinking in daily life was emphasized as a means to foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and conscious problem-solving. This workshop was organized as part of the College of Engineering’s efforts to enhance students’ intellectual and behavioral awareness, instill human and professional values, and develop a well-rounded engineering character capable of contributing to a safe and stable society founded on justice and peace. The session was attended by a number of faculty members and students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and was prepared and delivered by Engineer Enas Haider Amin, Ms. Hala Muhannad Ismail, and Assistant Lecturer Abdullah Qais Hashim. University of Al-Mustaqbal – the first university in Iraq