Spring 2004
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Spring 2004 |
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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. 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 educational 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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