Engineering design

摘要

Engineering is not just about making cool gadgets or applying science and mathematics to problems. At its core, engineering is about making a difference in the quality of people's lives. According to the National Academy of Engineering (2008), when teachers can powerfully communicate that message, more students will pursue engineering as a career. By rigorously incorporating students' funds of knowledge, TE teachers show students that engineering is relevant to their everyday lives and that engineering can be used to solve problems and make a difference in the world around them.