Robotics in Multidiscipline Multicultural Projects
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Authors
Korpela, Christopher M.
Adams, William
Issue Date
2007
Type
Conference presentations, papers, posters
Language
Keywords
Multicultural Learning Experiences , Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences , Robotics
Alternative Title
Abstract
The United States Military Academy at West Point seeks to maximize the number of students that have the opportunity to participate in multidisciplinary and multicultural learning experiences. Meeting this increasing requirement while faced with budgetary constraints requires a low-cost, innovative approach. Faculty in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science built on their success of using robotics in the classroom to integrate computer science, electrical engineering and information technology students on project teams. Each project used a standard kit of equipment to design, build and test a robot that could complete a specific task. These projects, conducted at three overseas locations in foreign languages with local faculty and students, were a tremendous success. In this paper, we describe our methodology for integrating multidisciplinary and multicultural project members on undergraduate project teams and exporting this type of experience to distant locations while minimizing costs. In addition to meaningful project work, the students were able to increase their language proficiency, regional expertise and cultural awareness in their host countries.
Description
Proceedings of the 2007 Middle Atlantic Section Fall Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education
Citation
Korpela, Christopher and Adams, William, "Robotics in Multidiscipline Multicultural Projects" (2007).
Publisher
American Society for Engineering Education