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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Rebeca G. Book

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Patricia S. Buford

techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.3Historically engineering programs developed strong curricula for a, b, e, and k. The majority ofthe outcomes; c, d, f, g, h, i, and j are more elusive for incorporation into typical engineeringcurricula and assessment.One solution to the difficulty of integrating the soft skills dictated by ABET in the a-k studentlearning outcomes is the involvement of engineering students in service learning projects such asthe Solar Laptop Project. “In engineering, service-learning has the potential to help gain theskills necessary for lifelong learning and for practicing in a manner cognizant of professional andcivic responsibilities.”4Project OverviewThe purpose of this project