Conference Session

COED: Mechanical Engineering-related Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Tonia A. Dousay, University of Idaho; Tyler J. Kerr, University of Wyoming; Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming; Brandon Seth Gellis, University of Wyoming; Jesse Ballard, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

noted that themost common equipment provided in these facilities were 3D printers and textile work; e.g.,sewing machines, followed by computers for design and research/collaboration. Unfortunately,the review did not explore the kinds of activities conducted in these facilities or how theinstitutions with multiple makerspaces viewed their individual or collective roles.A recent special issue of the International Designs for Learning showcased the learning designedfor makerspaces in cooperation with how they are designed [4]. The profiles of universitymakerspaces describe using the facilities to introduce students to newer technologies such asmicrocontrollers, circuitry equipment, 3D printing, augmented reality, videography, and 3Ddesign. One of