Increasing Diversity in Engineering Through Real-Life Applications of Engineering

该项目正在开发创新的学习材料，基于学生在工程职业生涯中可能遇到的现实问题。将服务系统纳入现有的工程课程，促进了学生对复杂系统的批判性思维和科学理解。正在开展课内外干预，如基于案例的学习、基于项目的学习、实地考察、学生陈述、团队合作和客座讲座，以向学生展示如何应用工程学来帮助人们。这项工作的基本前提是，如果学生(尤其是女性)能够设想自己将工程知识应用于帮助他人(作为他们的职业道路)，这将建立他们的信心，他们将更有可能完成学位。这些材料的设计是性别包容的，并通过发展不同的观点和强调合作对所有学生产生积极影响。除了扩大妇女对工程学的参与外，该项目还通过提供训练有素的工程师来帮助工业服务部门。

This project is developing innovative learning materials based on real-life problems that students may encounter in their engineering careers. Incorporating service systems into existing engineering curricula promotes students' critical thinking and scientific understanding of complex systems. In-class and out-of-class interventions such as case-based learning, project-based learning, field trips, student presentations, teamwork, and guest lectures are being developed to show students how engineering is applied to help people. This work is building on the fundamental premise that if students (especially women) could envision themselves applying engineering knowledge to helping people (as their career path), it will build their confidence and they will be more likely to complete their degrees. The materials are being designed to be gender inclusive and positively impact all students by developing diverse perspectives and emphasizing collaboration. In addition to broadening participation of women in engineering, this project is aiding the service sector of industry by supplying better-trained engineers.