Overview
The Engineering Education Collaborative is a group of faculty who conduct research around all aspects of engineering formation. Research ranges from fundamental studies on the engineering education ecosystem to implementation of new approaches for the education of environmental and civil engineering students.
ADMISSIONS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
About
Education for Leadership Roles
- Preparation to be faculty members, education specialists, policymakers
- Understanding of the engineering education ecosystem
- Experience with various teaching and learning environments
Research Focus Areas
- Student-centered learning and design based apprenticeship
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Diversity and cultures of inclusion
- Role of informal learning environments
- Universal design for STEM students with (learning) disabilities
- Workforce development
Research Outcomes
- Improved teaching techniques that lead to conceptual understanding
- Approaches to teach basic science in an engineering context
- Models of realistic problem-solving
- Guidance for improving undergraduate research experiences
Research Benefits
- Improved conceptual understanding and long-term retention of content
- Students who are prepared for professional practice
- Improved climates for a diverse engineering workforce
People
To view a full listing of each person’s profile, visit the Engineering Education category in our directory.
Latest News
Simmons Receives ASCE’s Editor’s Choice from a Third Journal
May 26, 2021UF NHERI Receives a Five-Year, $4.5 Million NSF Grant to Continue Wind Hazard Research and Expand K-12 Training Programs
January 13, 2021Douglas Presents at the AEESP conference
June 25, 2019Simmons Receives NSF CAREER Award
March 13, 2019The Forewoman Building the Construction Workforce
November 6, 2018