…every human being must know to function in modern society.”* Thirteen years after this seminal article, computational thinking (CT) finally is making its way into K-12 classrooms, thanks in part…
…as the focus of our set of GeoHazard modules. Each module explores the underlying variables responsible for turning a natural phenomenon into a human hazard and how to assess risk…
…specific cases of this kind of human vanity in his iconic book Control of Nature. His vivid descriptions of human attempts to control rivers and volcanoes in order to craft…
…on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) addresses issues of human-computer interaction, novel tools and technologies, interactive art, and user experience. The work presented at TEI has a strong focus…
…what ways do human actions affect water systems? How do we measure water quality? What technologies provide clean water? In the Water SCIENCE (Supporting Collaborative Inquiry, Engineering, and Career Exploration…
…is a novel design medium integrating traditional educational papercrafts with mechanical design, electronic engineering, and computational thinking. Paper mechatronics makes possible a craft-oriented approach to engineering and computing education that…
…I have discussed the concepts and issues (shadowing, blocking, cosine efficiency, etc.) related to the design of heliostat layouts for concentrated solar power (CSP) tower stations. I also showed that…
…degree of similarity between guided design and guided inquiry. Performance assessment for a complex solar house design project like this is extremely difficult, but it’s a fascinating research area that…
…aspects of the project research Lead co-design sessions Coordinate and run online and face-to-face clubs Design informal data science instructional materials for game-based clubs Conduct research, including data analysis Write…
…of the sun’s rays coming through windows. This use of virtual representations permits students to design solutions more quickly while actively integrating the process of engineering design with the underlying…