Impacting the Community through a Sophomore Design Experience

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Published: Dec 31, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24908/ijsle.v0i0.5562
Keywords:
cornerstone design, engineering design, service learning

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Robert L Nagel
James Madison
Kyle G Gipson
James Madison
Jacquelyn K Nagel
James Madison
Thomas Moran
James Madison

Abstract

Cornerstone design at James Madison University is a two-semester, client-based service learning project. Each year, sophomore engineering students work to design human-powered vehicles for a community member with needs very different from their own as a result of cerebral palsy. This paper provides a reflection of the fifth iteration (2013-2014) of this year-long sophomore design experience with the overarching goal to provide a transferable model such that other engineering programs may learn from our lessons and develop their own service learning experience. The reflection contained in this paper was catalyzed through participation in the National Science Foundation-funded Integrating Design and Community Engagement within the Curriculum Workshop hosted at Purdue University from June 19-20, 2014. In addition to reflection on the course, the paper provides insight into course coordination and assessment, and lessons learned over the past five years.

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Special Issue: University Engineering Programs That Impact Communities: Critical Analyses and Reflection
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Topic Focused Programs

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