Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen P. DeWeerth; Clinton D. Knight

substitute for real measurement data and hands-on bench experience.We present a system that provides access to and control of systems across the WWW.Specifically, our system delivers remote access to electronic test equipment and is currentlybeing used at Georgia Tech in graduate electronic circuits classes. Applications of remote circuittesting abound in instructional and research laboratories, and the concepts developed are usefulfor more generic applications.OverviewThe model for the remote testing system is a device under test (DUT) connected to a set ofGPIB-controlled test instruments via a switching matrix. A remote user can extract data from theDUT by configuring the matrix and stimulus instruments and then querying responseinstruments, all

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Rose Garza, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Teja Guda, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

material being studied. Students’ responses show that there is a lack of (1)time to process the information received, (2) debriefing of material content to prevent cognitiveoverload, (3) application to real-world scenarios, and (4) critical analysis of theoretical principlesto practical implementation. We argue that argumentation in the classroom through acombination of in-person and digital critical reflexivity can allow students to achieve theseobjectives when learning about tissue mechanics. The implementation of pedagogicalinterventions that allow for socialization in person and virtually promises different avenueswhere critical reflexivity can happen. The digital platform Perusall, for example, has been provento be a valuable annotation tool

Conference Session

ETD - Technical Session 7 - ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University Northwest; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest

WorksDesign and Manufacture of a HydrobikeThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) sponsors the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge anannual competition for student teams from various universities. PNW's fluid power team hasjoined and participated in this competition since 2019 and has won several awards. Thecompetition provides the students with a real-world hands-on opportunity where they candemonstrate and expand their skills, with a potential employment opportunity.NFPA also sponsors students’ fluid power chapters in colleges and universities through itsindustry partners. Currently, PNW club members’ student are working on design andmanufacture of a hydrobike in CID, sponsored by an industry related to motion control and fluidtechnology, to be used

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Vian, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

processes and integral, discrete, and shrink/expansion fastener systems. 45% 70%ConclusionsThis project-based instructional approach corresponds to XXXXX University’soverarching goals for its undergraduate programs for engineering technology students.The knowledge and experience gained through student completion of various teamprojects during their freshmen through junior academic years is expected to form a strongfoundation for the senior capstone project (an implicit goal of most courses within theengineering curricula). At the capstone level, students undertake an often unstructured,broadly-defined, real-world problem. Many of these capstone projects entail solvingmanufacturing process issues for production

Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Erik Perrins

and design thisfeature. As a frequent instructor for the junior-level Electrical Engineering course commonly titledas “Signals and Systems,” there is one approach that, to me, seemed especially obvious and fun.The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. In the next section, a hypothetical signals-and-systems-based approach to the “STADIUM MODE” design problem is outlined. Following that, areal-world application of this hypothetical approach is described. The “stadium” in this real-worldapplication is the Allen Fieldhouse at the University of Kansas (KU), which is the tradition-filled 2 “ordinary-sounding

Conference Session

Issues and Solutions in Mathematics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisela Gomes, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie; Janete Bolite Frant, Universidade Bandeirante; Arthur Powell, Rutgers University

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Mathematics

, which,though expressed differently, support the finding of Schoenfeld9 that “the mathematicslearned in school has little or nothing to do with real world”. It will be important to further research about those beliefs because although statedby the students in this case study that the “School Mathematics is not applicable to dailylife” both of them were able to cope with a real engineer problem using the mathematicalskills they learned during their course.Bibliography1 White, H. W. (1912) The fifth International Congress of Mathematicians. Bulletin of the AmericanMathematical Society. 19(3), 124-129.2 Longo, W. P., Rocha, I., Loureiro, L. V. (1996). The Brazilian National Program for EngineeringDevelopment: Prodenge. Proceedings

Collection

2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Bijaya Shrestha

the digital divide, there is a sense of this evergrowing urge to climb up the wall and be a part of the digital world in any form or manner. Nowonder, the first treasured possession of today’s youth in the developing world is the I-phone.Everyone is trying to flow with the “go”. Interestingly, online class can be accessed with an I-phone, if need be.However, all is not as rosy and beautiful as it appears in the first glance. An online class brings ahost of challenges, some obvious and some not so much. Among all of these, the lack of a realhuman being standing in front of the class is the real game changer. Is it a good thing or bad? Itdepends on who we ask.An online class is not for everybody and that much is for sure. Some students do

Conference Session

DSAI Technical Session 8: Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Instruction

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Fang, University of Hartford

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

futureengineering professionals. The research has shown that data-driven research experiencescontribute to both academic growth and the development of lifelong learning skills.Linn et al. (2015) [2] emphasize the transformative impact of undergraduate research onstudents’ career trajectories and academic growth. They argue that these experiences createopportunities for students to engage with real-world challenges, build collaborative skills, anddevelop an appreciation for the research process.Maybee et al (2015) [3] discussed the integration of data informed learning within disciplinarycontexts. By building upon students' prior experiences and aligning data usage with subject-specific learning, the framework fosters both academic development and the

Conference Session

Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge, University of Connecticut; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

studyfocused on introducing foundational ideas in quantum computing, such as qubits andsuperposition, through simulation-based activities that connected theoretical concepts to real-world applications, such as drug discovery. These approaches highlighted the potential ofquantum-focused lessons to engage students and deepen their understanding of both scientificprinciples and their technological applications. Building on these insights, this paper aims to explore strategies to enhance middle schoolstudents’ conceptual understanding of selected quantum topics, with an emphasis on raisingawareness of QISE advancements. Our approach leverages the inherent flexibility of middleschool science content to introduce quantum topics in a way that is both

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Computation in the First Year

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Darren K. Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Rehan Shah, University College London; Andrew L. Gillen, University College London

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First-Year Programs

assess, manage, communicate and ethically use data (Prado& Marzal, 2013). However, with the recognition of the increasing importance of computationalliteracy as a valuable learning outcome within undergraduate courses, a new framework ofdata-informed learning i.e., learning that emphasizes the use of data within a specific disciplinarycontext, while constructively building on students’ past experiences, is being used progressivelyas a tool to promote lifelong learning in higher education (Maybee & Zilinski, 2015).An empirically motivated case-study by Magana et al. (2016) discusses a similar notion termed“authentic computational learning” (learning that is meaningful to the learner, contextual to thediscipline and relevant to real-world

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namık Kemal University; Vasil Trenev, Bulgarian Academy of Science

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

 grade  their  answers  on  a  scale  from  1  (low/poor)  to  5  (high/excellent).   The  questions  of  the  survey  are  given  in  Appendix  A.  The  survey  was  completed  by  twenty   two   students.   The   average   was   3.558.   Questions,   regarding   the   student   skills   necessary   to   develop   system   and   component   requirements,   identify   real-­‐world   engineering   problems,   write  and  clearly  present  ideas,  as  well  as  communicate  effectively  with  team  members  and   collaborators   received   high   scores.   These   areas   were   part   of   the   curriculum   for   the   mechanical  engineering  design  course  and,  as  such,  were  skills  students  were  able  to  utilize

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Tang; Lynn Johnson

engineeringdegree. Engineers from the American Council of Engineering Companies provideguidance on applications of science and math principles in real world design projects.The courses include the basic science, mathematics, information technology andintroductory engineering mechanics courses (Figure 1). The FEST Certificate Programintends to allow flexibility of course offerings so that students can complete pre-engineering requirements with assurance of quality and transferability to a 4-yearengineering program. The courses are being developed for blended and on-line deliveryusing learning technologies of web-based courseware and digital media.Flexibility of course deliveries is obtained by scheduling of FEST courses at each

Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Rowland, U.S. Military Academy; James E. Bluman, U.S. Military Academy

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Aerospace

Page 22.1408.3configuration in order to accommodate the ground clearance for engines on unimproved landingsurfaces etc. The instructor can facilitate the discussion for however long they choose but five toten minutes tends to work best. These five to ten minutes of discussion inevitably buildstudent/teacher and student to student rapport which can prove far more valuable than time thatmight be given to further covering lesson objectives. With an interesting discussion on a real-world application of the subject matter combined with a little competition, students more readilygive their attention to the rest of the lesson material and are more motivated to learn it. Another method of employing the Mystery Aircraft technique is to use a

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University; Magued Iskander, Polytechnic University; Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

corresponding Bayesian estimators for data corrupted by additive whiteGaussian noise—an important problem in the area of signal enhancement and restoration. Thenewly developed model includes Gaussian and Laplace models as special cases. A motivation forthis work is the need for efficient approximations to the Bessel K form density function, whoseform and Bayesian estimators are not computationally efficient. Pavel’s research contributes tothe so-called Gaussian scale mixture family of densities, and is expected to be applicable to real-world image processing problems where the underlying data exhibit non-Gaussian behavior. Forexample, this work may find applications in improving the quality of degraded medical imagessuch as PET scans. Pavel uses

Conference Session

ME Division 12: Innovative Approaches to Thermodynamics

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuel K. Glakpe, Howard University; Aavash Budhathoki, Howard University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

teach students the fundamental principles, laws of physics, and the application of theseprinciples to solve real-world problems. Solving thermodynamic problems not only helpsstudents understand the science of energy but also strengthens their critical thinking skills.However, as problems become more complex and realistic, analyzing them can become tedious,often requiring the derivation and solution of numerous equations. This complexity is especiallyevident in transient systems where mass, energy, and entropy balances can lead to a combinationof linear and non-linear equations, depending on the system's parameters.In this paper, a demonstration of the use of MATLAB for teaching and learning Thermodynamicsis reported, resulting in a detailed

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Wesley Thomas Noble; Zachary Owen Dickinson; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

-drivenmethods to control the extent of regularization applied to the images have been considered[18-20].This paper describes the configuration of the wireless sensor network for collection and analysisof RSS link data across different environments encountered in real-world engineering projects.Section 2 identifies the setup and operation of the network. Section 3 discusses the application ofthe network to engineering projects specific to surveillance, environmental mapping, andtransportation. Section 4 discusses the possible STEM components of the network. Section 5outlines conclusions and future work. 2 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa Cruz; Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz; John F Vesecky, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

tothe identification of a client or customer base that self-conceived project-teams without atargeted consumer are either asked to rethink the concept or are not approved.By guiding learners toward the entrepreneurial-mindset with real world application andaccountability, the program endeavors to make the complexities of authentic engineering designmore tractable, bringing tasks within the learner’s zone of proximal development [19,20]. Theinstructor’s role is that of a mentor and facilitator, never the client, to scaffold this transition andmake the process attainable. Below is a list of targeted learning outcomes, where the successfulstudent exhibits the ability to:  Translate in-classroom theory into real world design using professional

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Theory Examples - visual cuing Figure 2. Class Structure for Tier-one and HSI InstitutionsII.2 Pedagogy at Tier-one InstitutionThe pedagogical approach implemented at the tier-one institution was as follows: 1. Introduction – lecture sessions were initiated by introducing the respective theme of interest and highlighting related real-world engineering applications. The idea behind emphasizing real-world applications was to acquaint students with a plethora of scenarios in which technical themes are integrated. At times, various physical models were taken to class to further illustrate specific details of real-world applications such as geometric configurations or different types of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

satisfied the customer’s needs and goals. b. I consider the results of my project successful. c. I found my work on the project to be satisfying. d. The real-world application of the project motivated me to do my best work. e. The open-ended nature of the project motivated me to do my best work.The students were asked to answer questions in regards to example behaviors of theentrepreneurial mindset - directly addressing the student outcomes from Kern EntrepreneurialEngineering Network (KEEN) - in the format of “During the course of this project, to whatextent did you:” f. Explore a contrarian view of accepted (i.e., typical) solutions. g. Identify an unexpected opportunity for your design. h. Create extraordinary value for a customer

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas Ludlow

Session 3213 .— .. Using Statistical Experimental Design to Optimize GC Operation Douglas K. Ludlow The University of North Dakota Introduction Statistical experimental design is useful to determine the optimum operating conditions of real processesand has applications for quality control and improvement. A laboratory assignment has been developed which usesa gas chromatography experiment to give quantitative results which the students use to

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Tyler, Granta Education Division; Hannah Melia

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

the high degree of connectivity between materials and the processes that create andshape them into the products we used in every-day life. This grounding in real world applicationscan be used to show the value of materials science to those experiencing it for the first time,assisting educators in increasing the field’s interest. The records and associated properties werechosen with a high school audience in mind; all are common in everyday life so personalconnections can be readily made. This commonality could make this tool useful for a basicintroductory engineering course as well, particularly a broad discipline overview or freshmancornerstone course. Figures 3 and 4 showcase mockup material and product database images,while Table 1

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Matt Allen Bird, Maxim Integrated Products; Stephen Peck

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

sponsored by industrial partners. The industry-sponsored projects allow students to work on real-world projects with inputs from engineers andcustomers and have brought critically important benefits to the Electronics EngineeringTechnology and Telecommunication Engineering Technology (EET/TET) programs at TexasA&M University.Recently, several capstone projects were sponsored by faculty members instead of industrialpartners. These projects played an important role of supporting some larger scale externallyfunded faculty research projects. Undergraduate students involved in these projects as a capstoneteam had to work with graduate students, faculty members, and potential customers. Software,hardware, interface, system integration, and testing

Collection

2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

Authors

Guozhen Tony An, Queensborough Community College; Dugwon Seo; David Mannes, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Raymond K.F. Lam, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

Engineering Education, 2023Promoting Successful Technical Apprenticeships: Aligning Industry and Education Needs to Improve Employment Outcomes for Community College Students Guozhen An, Dugwon Seo, David Mannes, and Raymond K.F. Lam Queensborough Community College The City University of New York Bayside, New York 11364AbstractApprenticeships, which incorporate real-world situations into the learning process, are seeing aresurgence within the context of higher education. For the last two years, the New York JobsCEO Council has provided a unique opportunity for students from multiple community collegesin the City University of New York (CUNY) to work at

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas; Sarah H. Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brian Phillip Jensen, University of St. Thomas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

current events, on politics, the environment, and economics  Able to apply knowledge from a variety of engineering disciplines in a laboratory setting and in real-world applications  Comfortable solving engineering problems of difficulty similar to those assigned at the beginning of college level engineering classes in topics such as Machine Design, Digital Electronics and ThermodynamicsOne intent of the class was to stretch teachers by exposing them to equipment and topicsbeyond what is typical in P-12 classrooms. Our hope was to give teachers a chance tobecome familiar with equipment and to experience success with challenging engineeringtopics not seen in typical grade level curriculum. The goal was that teachers

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

University emerges as a good initiative,designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world research [8]. The summerresearch program is an opportunity for students who wish to conduct research, who have notsecured an internship in the industry, and most of our rising seniors will choose the internshipunless they are really interested in research.The core objective of the URSR is to immerse undergraduates in a research-intensiveenvironment, where they can apply academic theories to real-life problems and develop a deeperunderstanding of their field [9,10]. This program offers a unique platform for students to workclosely with faculty mentors and engage in rigorous research activities, thereby fostering aculture of inquiry and

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

to illustrate relationships and testing their understanding of lessonobjectives. Figure 1 shows a student-created concept map. The instructor created an expertconcept map as a benchmark for comparing student maps. Content analysis evaluated theaccuracy of relationships, calculating the percentages of correct and incorrect statements. Figure 1. Example of student created concept map.Real-World Problem AssignmentStudents are more motivated when assignments focus on real-world applications, helping themsee the practical value of classroom theories [11]-[13]. For example, using local data, such ascoastal flooding and nearby soil conditions, makes climate change tangible and inspiresengagement and action. Textbook problems are often well

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

University of Wisconsin–Madison.Coskun Tekes ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Multiple Representations of Learning in Dynamics and Control: Exploring the Synergy of Low-Cost Portable Lab Equipment, Virtual Labs, and Artificial Intelligence within Student Learning Activities NSF IUSE Level II - 23369981. Problem Statement. The challenge of learning abstract, theoretical concepts and connectingthem to real-world behavior can be significant for engineering students, particularly in the highlymathematical context of dynamics, vibrations, and control theory concepts [1-3]. Also, studentsstruggle with visualizing and

Conference Session

Improving IE Course Content

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

) established bythe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The outcomes are:1. Basic knowledge of the tools of operations research (a, e, k)2. Insight into the modeling and application of solutions to operations research problems (g, i)3. Basic knowledge of some software used for operations research modeling (e, k)In the topics “Introduction to Model Building” and “Linear Programming” (9 hours total), theLego® experiment is presented to the students in addition to the discussion of three case studiesshowing real-world implementation of linear optimization models. Later on, 9 typical linearproblems are discussed in detail. Initially, the general model for production mix is discussed andit is linked to the Lego® experiment. Next

Conference Session

Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Shih, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Sarah Grundy, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Peter Neal, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

required innovative approaches to integrating WIL into engineering courses to provide studentswith industry exposure. From four authentic learning practices, virtual work integrated learning (VWIL)was selected as the best choice for students to achieve the WIL objective of exposing students torelevant real-world experience. It was also the most robust option for an online learning environmentand was adaptable to changing course learning outcomes. A review of popular VWIL implementationsidentified desktop site tours (DSTs) as a flexible, user-friendly and time efficient method for academicsto increase student exposure to industry. This study follows the implementation of a DST inundergraduate chemical engineering courses, evaluating its capacity to

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Tolulope Awojana; Te-Shun Chou

awareness. • Improved level of engagement among participants. • Increase in social connections through team competitions. • Increased level of enthusiasm especially in a reward based outcome. • There is a direct engagement in the real or virtual cybersecurity challenges. • The players learn how to harden systems and how to think like attackers and defenders which can be applicable in the real world. • It is flexible, scalable and highly interactive.3.3.2. Disadvantages • It can be time consuming as it involves input from different individuals or teams. • The knowledge acquired might be used for nefarious purposes. • It can result to heavy consumption of bandwidth and space.The