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Integrating Problem-Solving Studio into an Introduction to Engineering Course via a Real-World Project

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Portland, Oregon

Publication Date

June 23, 2024

Start Date

June 23, 2024

End Date

July 12, 2024

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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Huan Gu University of New Haven Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0001-7300-6997

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I am an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering. I am teaching Chemical Reaction Kinetics, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Process Analysis, Introduction to the Modeling of Engineering Systems, and Chemical Engineering Workshops.

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Abstract

Integrating Problem-Solving Studio into an Introduction to Engineering Course via a Real-World Project

The objective of this study was to introduce a group of diverse sophomores (5 Chemical Engineering, 15 Civil Engineering, 3 Mechanical Engineering and 7 Generals Engineering students) to problem-solving (PS) and foster entrepreneurial mindsets (EMs) through a 4-week project. This 4-week project was to design a snowmaking system for a local ski resort. Our hypothesis was that using a real-world project can promote students’ curiosity in problem-solving, help students make connections between the knowledge they learned in classroom and the problem, and encourage students to apply this knowledge to create values for our communities, which are the 3Cs of EMs. To test this hypothesis, we organized a field trip and used teaching techniques such as Jigsaw in addition to traditional lecturing. The outcomes were evaluated using surveys, ICAP framework, technical memo, and modeling results using Excel.

Gu, H. (2024, June), Integrating Problem-Solving Studio into an Introduction to Engineering Course via a Real-World Project Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47661

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