An Aerospace Structures Testing Laboratory to Enhance Learning

工程-航空/航天（51）该项目采用了有效的儿科学为航空航天结构实验室以前在几所大学开发。该实验室由材料和结构试验机组成，并提供至少四门课程的实验经验。它还允许高级顶点设计团队验证其无人机的结构性能。PI机构的数学，工程，科学成就（梅萨）计划，重点是通过6-12年级的计划增加工程和科学中代表性不足的人口数量，计划在梅萨课程和暑期课程中使用实验室。调查人员计划通过与大学工程学习和教学中心合作的各种措施来评估和评估项目结果。将通过外联方案、因特网和会议传播成果。

Engineering - Aeronautical/Astronautical (51)The project adapts effective pedogogies for an aerospace structures laboratory previously developed at several universities. The laboratory consists of a material and structure testing machine and provides experimental experiences in at least four courses. It also allows senior capstone design teams to verify the structural performance of their unmanned aerial vehicles. The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program at the PI's institution, which focuses on increasing the number of underrepresented populations in engineering and science through programs for grades 6-12, plans to use the laboratory in MESA classes and summer programs. The investigators plan to assess and evaluate the project results through a variety of measures in conjunction with the University's Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching. Results will be disseminated through out reach programs, over the Internet, and at conferences.