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Title: Experiences with project-oriented research in graduate engineering education

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OSTI ID:7123962

Two examples of project-oriented research that involve the conceptual design of fusion systems are described. One of these projects involved close collaboration with workers in a national laboratory while the second was formally organized as a cooperative effort with two other laboratories. An important educational aspect of such research is that the students are involved in a design team composed of both students and professionals facing a realistic problem. In retrospect, it appears that both students and faculty profited from the experience. Several students have taken jobs in related areas, and additional research has resulted at the University from new insight gained during the projects.

Research Organization:
Illinois Univ., Urbana (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
E(11-1)-2218
OSTI ID:
7123962
Report Number(s):
COO-2218-77; CONF-761042-1; TRN: 77-007056
Resource Relation:
Conference: Frontiers in education conference, Tucson, AZ, USA, 25 Oct 1976
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English