Sponsored Instruction Enables Real-World Design Experience The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Williams, Wendell M., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Congress & Exposition (1988-02-29 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1988

Summary:

Georgia Tech students are participating in the NASA/USRA University Advanced Design Program. This sponsorship has enabled significant improvement in teaching the design process. The NASA support has facilitated the establishment of a design laboratory which typifies a professional design engineering office. Funding for data base searches and other expenses then allows real-world efficiency and experience for the students. Computer based in nature, the lab has ready access to on-line data bases, national networks, office automation and technical software. The conference area is used for team meetings, and frequent long-distant contacts with consultants and resource persons. Two graduate assistants have offices in the design lab and are readily available to the students. A marked increase in student productivity and interest in design is evident. Recognition of faculty for teaching design is also enhanced. This methodology is suggested as a meaningful way for industry to interface with the preparation of engineers at modest cost

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Publisher Number:

880734

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license