More than mousetraps: Data collection, modeling, and testing - A scalable and affordable solution for freshmen design projects
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Abstract
© 2003 IEEE. Michigan Technological University is one of the nations largest engineering schools and houses a large common first year engineering curriculum. While many great design projects have been developed for the first year engineering student, many of these are not scaleable to the numbers found in larger programs (800+ students per semester) and may lack critical design process steps. The problem many of these larger programs face is how to provide the eager students with a meaningful design experience that incorporates data collection, analysis, computer modeling, and prototype development. This paper shares an affordable, scalable solution that guides students through, and not around, the design process. It does this by incorporating the often-over-assigned but under-analyzed Victor mousetrap. Modeling process, recommended project deliverables, skills assessment and logistics are also presented.
Publication Title
Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
Recommended Citation
Hamlin, B.,
&
Hertel, J.
(2003).
More than mousetraps: Data collection, modeling, and testing - A scalable and affordable solution for freshmen design projects.
Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE,
2, F4D2-F4D6.
http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2003.1264761
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/10431