Establishing a CDIO Framework to Improve Learning and Retention in a Diverse Undergraduate Engineering Student Population

工程-机械（56）这个项目的重点是通过整合少数民族工程项目的关键成功实践，建立在麻省理工学院首创的一项创新的本科教育倡议，即“构思-设计-实施-操作”（CDIO）。具体地说，这项工作将CDIO框架与协作学习的原则结合起来，以开发改革后的机械工程设计课程。该项目的具体目标包括：1)开发适应和实施CDIO的模型框架；2)提高学生的学习效果；3)提高工科本科生的保留率。合作机构包括加州州立理工学院、加州州立大学洛杉矶分校和加州州立大学弗雷斯诺分校。

Engineering - Mechanical (56)This project focuses on building upon an innovative undergraduate education initiative pioneered by MIT called Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) through the integration of key success enabling practices of Minority Engineering Programs. Specifically this effort integrates the CDIO framework with principles of collaborative learning to develop a reformed mechanical engineering design curriculum. The specific goals of the project include: 1) development of a model framework for adapting and implementing CDIO; 2) improving student learning outcomes; and 3) increasing retention rates of engineering undergraduates. Collaborating institutions include Cal State Polytechnic, Cal State Los Angeles, and Cal State Fresno.