Preparing Engineers for the Future with Project-Based Learning

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This presents a project-based approach to engineering and science education -- preparing students for the 21st century by focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking -- by describing the WPI Plan.

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Rick Vaz Dean, Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Worcester Polytechnic Institute [email_address] Preparing the Engineer of the Future, Part 1: Project Work Across the Curriculum

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The WPI Plan (1970) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

WPI Plan Degree Requirements, 1970 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Interactive Qualifying Project ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Preparing Students for Projects with more Projects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Projects Across the Curriculum at WPI, 2008 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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For More Information http://www.wpi.edu [email_address]

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