Experiential Learning
Connecting the Classroom to the Real World
Experiential Learning Programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences help students develop professionalism and a practical perspective by connecting the classroom to the real world.
The experiential learning continuum encourages students to “engineer today” in addition to attending class. Continuous, experiential learning enlarges students’ technical competence and prepares them for their future careers.
Programs
DREAM is an experiential learning lab where you can dive into CAD, 3D printing, soldering, reverse engineering, Arduino programming, robotics, and more. DREAM is your space to create, where hands-on workshops pave the way for more significant projects and future engineering endeavors.
Students are eligible to earn academic credit for internships and co-ops that may fulfill degree requirements. The process for receiving academic credit varies by department.
In this capstone course, seniors work in groups to tackle an engineering design problem. Students often work with industry partners on design projects.
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Your generosity powers our DREAM Lab, summer internship program with local startups, and senior design capstone projects.
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