Instruction Quality, Access, Relevance, and Retention in Science and Engineering. Focus: Interactive Labs. of the Future

摘要

In engineering and science, prediction and experiment go hand in hand. The focus outlined herein is intended to address in a, central fashion the overall theme of instruction quality, access, relevance, and retention, expanding this thrust to the important experimental side of higher education. Substantial real synergies are sought in this focus via the complementary integration of computer technology in experimental instruction topics (the main topic to be addressed as part of this proposed effort will be experimental instruction in Aeronautical Engineering). By combining high quality multimedia descriptions of the relations governing a physical phenomenon. with computer simulations and actual hands-on experiments, one can significantly enhance the impact and efficiency of laboratory experiences.