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Friday, May 30, 2008
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Engineering students Jia Jian Chen (left) and Elizabeth Reynolds (right) present their iDoor at the 2007 Project Symposium |
Hands-On Learning
The Engineering Project Symposium provides
an opportunity for students across the college to present their projects
for review by faculty, industry representatives, other students, and
guests. This is a significant learning experience stressing teamwork,
organization, and communication — important elements in an engineering
career.
Student Presentations
Presentations showcase the results of individual and team-based efforts to solve multidisciplinary technical challenges. Between 400 and 500 undergraduate and graduate students will present dozens of projects and exhibits in approximately 20 simultaneous sessions. Faculty-mentored projects have been udertaken by students and student teams from our engineering departments: Aerospace, Chemical & Materials, Civil, Electrical & Computer, Industrial & Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Technology. Some projects are inter-disciplinary, requiring participation by students across the college and the university. Many projects are sponsored and guided by industry. Projects require planning and most often use a research, prototype, test and document strategy. The pedagogical model is greatly enhanced by an opportunity to summarize a project in a public forum.
GIS Expo
The GIS Expo presents the work done by students and faculty in the Colleges supporting the GIS Literate Campus Initiative.
Industry Action Council Meetings
Department Industry Action Council (IAC) meetings and working luncheons are scheduled prior to student presentations. Industry representatives planning to attend the Project Symposium may register using the link at the top of the page. Participation by industry is an important part of student learning.
