March Madness

March Madness

Heads up, engineering faculty! March Madness is heating up as we approach the Final Four, and here’s a slam dunk lesson plan to increase your students’ interest and understanding of eccentric loading. 

Check out this Everyday Example in Engineering that explores the load on a basketball pole during different types of play, and think about entering your classroom with a bouncing basketball!

Why do we lose so many engineering students between years 1 and 2?

Why do we lose so many engineering students between years 1 and 2?

Students who struggle with spatial visualization skills (SVS) have trouble succeeding in engineering gateway courses like engineering graphics. They are vulnerable to transferring out of engineering and into another major.  

Research indicates that a basic level of proficiency with SVS is critical to persistence in engineering. The good news is that with practice, students can improve this skill.

Find out what you can do to help your students.