Title :
The Science of Design: A Multidisciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates at Humboldt State University
Author :
Amoussou, Guy-Alain ; Cashman, Eileen
Author_Institution :
Humboldt State Univ., Arcata, CA
Abstract :
Humboldt State University hosted an NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) during the summer of 2005 with a focus on "The Science of Design". This REU was a joint venture between the Computer Science, Mathematics and Environmental Resources Engineering Departments. Eight students from diverse backgrounds participated in the eight-week program that included an independent research project as well as group activities where students investigated design aspects of engineering, computer science and math modeling. The REU students also attended sessions aimed at building their leadership and teamwork skills. The over-arching concept of the science of design was an effective way to think about design in a multidisciplinary group
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; educational institutions; Humboldt State University; Science of Design; computer science; environmental resources engineering; mathematics; multidisciplinary research experience; undergraduate students; Buildings; Computer architecture; Computer science; Design engineering; Educational institutions; International collaboration; Mathematics; Recruitment; Software design; Teamwork; Assessment; Computer Science; Engineering; Mathematics Modeling; Research Experience for Undergraduates; Science of Design; Undergraduate Research;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 36th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0256-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2006.322500
