Title :
The Educational Benefits of the Human-Powered International Submarine Races
Author :
Hussey, Nancy ; Brancart, Claude
Abstract :
In response to the recognized need to strengthen and enhance the scientific and technological literacy of students, the human-powered International Submarine Races (ISR) have been organized and held biennially since 1989. The ISR is an engineering design competition open to high school and college students as well as individuals. The principal focus of ISR programs is on the engineering principles and technology underlying the design and operation of underwater vehicles. This paper will address how the ISR provides a stimulus for engineering education and attracts favorable public and academic attention to marine technology and ocean engineering
Keywords :
design engineering; education; marine engineering; underwater vehicles; ISR; educational benefits; engineering design competition; human-powered International Submarine Races; marine technology; ocean engineering; scientific literacy; students; technological literacy; underwater vehicle design; underwater vehicle operation; Automotive engineering; Design engineering; Education; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Explosives; Hydrodynamics; Marine technology; Oceans; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2006
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0114-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0115-1
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2006.307091
