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A $125,000 grant from the Kern Family Foundation of Waukesha, Wisc. is creating a second, studio-style laboratory classroom in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The studio design adds a laboratory environment to the traditional classroom setting which eliminates the need to separate classroom lecture from the laboratory experience, explained Fred Berry, professor and chairman of the electrical and computer engineering department. "The grant will make it possible to use the latest technology in a learning environment that will support a variety of learning styles," he said. "The studio format allows students to learn technical content while gaining experience in teamwork and communication. The format is truly a better utilization of education resources," Berry stated. The new studio classroom and lab will be used to teach six different undergraduate classes for students majoring in electrical, computer or mechanical engineering. A classroom in Moench Hall is being remodeled into the new learning space that will be ready for use in August. The Kern Family Foundation supports change that increases the visibility of excellence in engineering and the creation of more high quality, creative, industry-ready engineers with undergraduate engineering degrees. The first ECE studio classroom and lab was opened last fall with the support of a $100,000 gift from Rose-Hulman of Caterpillar Inc. and the Caterpillar Foundation.
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