Getting the "Big Picture" in Engineering: Using Narratives and Conceptual Maps

Authors

Glenn W. Ellis, Smith CollegeFollow
Borjana Mikic, Smith College
Alan N. Rudnitsky, Smith College

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-2003

Publication Title

ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings

Abstract

The features and progress of Picker Engineering Program at Smith College are discussed. This program is the first undergraduate program leading to a degree in engineering at a women's liberal arts college. The program's goal is to educate engineers who are adaptable to the rapidly changing demands of society. The strategies which focus on productive ways of processing information, ways that involve the sort of intentions and conciousness necessary for meaningful learning are also discussed.

First Page

6701

Last Page

6724

ISSN

01901052

Rights

© 2003, American Society for Engineering Education

Comments

Archived as published. Open access article.

Recommended Citation

Ellis, Glenn W.; Mikic, Borjana; and Rudnitsky, Alan N., "Getting the "Big Picture" in Engineering: Using Narratives and Conceptual Maps" (2003). Engineering: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/egr_facpubs/99