Abstract: University makerspaces have been touted as a possible avenue for improving student learning, engagement, retention, and creativity. As their popularity has increased worldwide, so has the amount of research investigating ...

Abstract: An engineering design curriculum that introduces functional modeling methods is believed to enhance the ability to abstract complex systems, assist during the concept generation phase of design, and reduce design fixation. ...

Abstract: While advances have been made in studying engineering design learning in the classroom, to date, such advances have not addressed hands-on, real-world learning experiences in university makerspaces. Our particular interest ...

Abstract: Functional modeling allows an engineer or a designer to separate component architecture from the purpose or the objective of a system. Many engineering design textbooks introduce functional modeling as a tool to aid with ...