About the Conference

A pressing goal of engineering education today is to find ways to draw more students at all levels into the culture and practices of engineers.   In order to do this, we need better theories of learning science and engineering, and innovative assessments capable of telling us in more detail about how students approach and think about engineering concepts and problems.

This conference will focus on undergraduate engineering education and related areas of science education.  The conference themes include how undergraduate learning experiences can lead students to deeper knowledge of the scientific principles that underlie engineering, developing students' ability to effectively and creatively solve engineering problems, and preparing students for engineering careers.

The goals of the conference are to provide a timely summary of characteristic cognitive perspectives on learning in engineering and related science disciplines, to discuss assessment methods that more fully reveal what students know, and to explore pedagogical innovations capable of dramatic improvements in engineering education outcomes.

The conference is intended for engineering and science educators who are interested in the roles of cognitive representation and processing in undergraduate engineering education, in the development of skill, the assessment of learning, and preparation for professional careers.

This conference is dedicated to developing a better understanding of how to provide dynamic learning opportunities for students that motivate and allow them to advance to productive careers in engineering professions and as informed citizens.