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B. Ettinger – PRIMUS, 2024
This paper presents a semester-long bottle design project for an undergraduate Numerical Analysis course. Students implement numerical methods in MATLAB to design and 3D print a bottle. Employing mathematical methods to compute features of their designs enhances students' understanding of numerical techniques in design applications. Student…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, College Mathematics, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Novak, Elena; Wisdom, Sonya – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2018
3D printing technology is a powerful educational tool that can promote integrative STEM education by connecting engineering, technology, and applications of science concepts. Yet, research on the integration of 3D printing technology in formal educational contexts is extremely limited. This study engaged preservice elementary teachers (N = 42) in…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Printing, Student Projects, Active Learning
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Huang, Tien-Chi; Lin, Weijane; Yueh, Hsiu-Ping – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2019
Environmental education is intended to increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and enhance individuals' problem-solving and decision-making skills by tackling problems in the real world. "Maker education," on the contrary, mostly relies on "problem-based" and "project-based learning"…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Problem Solving