An array of heliostats in Energy2D (online simulation) A new class of objects was added in Energy2D to model what is called a heliostat, a device that can automatically turn…
…models that can be applied to new situations. But how do we get those ideas in the first place? Sometimes we learn from our experiences. Sometimes we learn from listening…
The National Science Foundation funds SmartCAD—an intelligent learning system for engineering design Blog Post
…United States. These new standards mandate every student to learn and practice engineering design in every science subject at every level of K-12 education. Figure 1 In typical engineering projects,…
…and around problems, as well as his ingenuity in coming up with new solutions and ideas. Working with Cormac has inspired us on how to improve our software so that…
…Boston A new feature has been added to Energy3D to visualize heat transfer across the building envelope using arrays of arrows. Each arrow represents the heat flux at a point…
…of the energy data calculated in Energy3D simulations, a new class of daily analysis tools has been added to Energy3D. These tools allow users to pick a day to do…
The National Science Foundation funds grant to pair intelligent tutoring system and Geniverse Blog Post
…Geniverse with robust intelligent tutoring systems to provide real-time classroom support. The new GeniGUIDE—Guiding Understanding via Information from Digital Environments—project will combine a deeply digital environment with an ITS core….
…the entire cup, not just the water surface, is cooler. Seeing the bulk of the cup in blue color may prompt students to think more deeply and invite new questions,…
Programmable thermostats allow Energy3D to study the effects of human behavior on home energy use Blog Post
Figure 1 Energy3D Version 5.1 has incorporated a new feature: programmable thermostats (Figure 1). This allows users to add a programmable thermostat to each building in the design. Such a…
…the research enabled by the technology, or demonstrating the usefulness of a new concept. However, the collection of technologies used in the project normally becomes a one-off: it is no…