This paper discusses the reform of engineering training mode to improve teaching quality and effectiveness. The current problems, such as disconnection between theory practice insufficient student ability training, are analyzed. proposed measures include enhancing practical teaching, innovating course settings, establishing laboratories bases, strengthening training. emphasizes importance a tre...

There have been numerous definitions and models proposed in attempts to better conceptualize effective educators; however, there is no consensus on a definition or model that characterizes educators all contexts. Specific technology engineering (T&E) education, the Standards for Technological Engineering Literacy (STEL) three elements (core standards benchmarks, T&E practices, contexts)...

The challenge of space flight in NASA’s future is to enable more frequent and more intensive space exploration missions at lower cost. Nowhere is this challenge more acute than among the planetary exploration missions which JPL conducts for NASA. The launching of a new era of solar system exploration -beyond reconnaissance -is being designed for the first time around the concept of sustained in...

1 Michael R. Gustafson, Duke University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 150A Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708 [email protected] 2 Gary A. Ybarra, Duke University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 130 Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708 [email protected] 3 Valeta Carol Chancey, Duke University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 136 Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708 [email protected] 4 C...

Physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, economics, psychology; simulation models are used in just about any imaginable scientific field. Simulations have become invaluable for the testing of new scientific theories, the design and development of new products, and for the education and training of young professionals. Recent advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ...