"Amazing Space is a set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use, but made available for all to enjoy." Nice introductory lessons on subjects in astronomy. These lessons are: * Galaxies galore * Star light  ... more

"Amazing Space is a set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use, but made available for all to enjoy." Nice introductory lessons on subjects in astronomy. These lessons are: * Galaxies galore * Star light, star bright * Solar system trading cards * Hubble deep field academy * Astronaut challenge * Galileo to HST * The Truth about black holes * Comets   less

This article uses autobiographical stories to explore the boundaries between the design and use of computer-based office work systems in the US and Great Britain. Office automation systems were introduced in the 1970s and micro  ... more

This article uses autobiographical stories to explore the boundaries between the design and use of computer-based office work systems in the US and Great Britain. Office automation systems were introduced in the 1970s and microcomputers and local networks in the early 1980s. In both periods, gender relations in the workplace were significant in the construction of boundaries between design and use.   less

Website of educational programs in sustainable, ecological, and regenerative design. " The mission of the Ecosa Institute is to restore health to the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through education in desig  ... more

Website of educational programs in sustainable, ecological, and regenerative design. " The mission of the Ecosa Institute is to restore health to the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through education in design. Our vision is based on synthesizing the ethical and ecological values critical to the health of the environment, with the vitality and dynamism of the design arts. The Ecosa Institute was founded in the belief that design based on nature is critical to the search for a new design philosophy. It is certainly critical to the future survival of our species, and is indispensable to creating a sustainable future. The design of human environments has always had a pervasive impact on human societies and the natural systems in which we are participants. We take the view that design is a transformative profession; that the environments we create change the way our society perceives the world. There are many historical precedents for this position, including many documented examples both positive and negative. While this is a radical view, we believe that a powerful new design philosophy is essential as we face the challenges of the new millennium. By using a naturocentric ethic as the model for an integrated, complex, interactive approach to design, we are adding a unique perspective to the environmental debate."   less

Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. RMI was established in 1982 by res  ... more

Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. RMI was established in 1982 by resource analysts L. Hunter Lovins and Amory B. Lovins.   less

Case study from the "Culturally situated design tools: teaching math through culture" website. The case contains cultural background about the case, a tutorial, software, and teaching materials. "Weaving is a highly important asp  ... more

Case study from the "Culturally situated design tools: teaching math through culture" website. The case contains cultural background about the case, a tutorial, software, and teaching materials. "Weaving is a highly important aspect of Navajo history and culture. This website will briefly introduce what Navajo weaving is all about. It will also discuss some of the math principles we can learn by looking at the intricate designs that Navajo weavers use in their rugs and blankets. Finally, using our Navajo Rug Weaver software, you can create your own Navajo-inspired rug designs."   less

Describes how to build a simple, yet effective seismograph. Also gives suggestions about improving the basic seismograph and how to think towards developing one's own design.  ... more

Describes how to build a simple, yet effective seismograph. Also gives suggestions about improving the basic seismograph and how to think towards developing one's own design.   less

"The Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award was established in 1986 by Bonnie Stewart as a tribute to her husband, a McCormick medalist, past president and Fellow of ASABE. The award acknowledges and perpetuates his lifelo  ... more

"The Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award was established in 1986 by Bonnie Stewart as a tribute to her husband, a McCormick medalist, past president and Fellow of ASABE. The award acknowledges and perpetuates his lifelong dedication to the social and cultural contributions that agricultural engineering makes to the quality of life, and to the application of the humanities to engineering research, design, development and teaching. The Engineering-Humanities Award is presented to an individual who was a student member of ASABE at the time of nomination. It is to "recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of the interaction of the profession and the humanities.""   less

This artifact dissection exercise and instructor's guide teaches concepts about how a bicycle works. The user will explore the various bicycle technologies. The dissection exercise contains step by step instructions regarding th  ... more

This artifact dissection exercise and instructor's guide teaches concepts about how a bicycle works. The user will explore the various bicycle technologies. The dissection exercise contains step by step instructions regarding the parts that compose a bicycle. The dissection exercise also describes in detail a series of laboratory sessions for disassembling and reassembling a bicycle. The objectives are threefold: - exposure to a number of the basic "building blocks" of mechanical design in the context of a design of which they are likely to be users, - experience actually working with these "building blocks", and - exposure to the ideas of features and functions in a design. The dissection exercise contains information on the following topics: - Front Sprockets - Rear Sprockets - Shifters - Chain - Gears Keywords: introduction to engineering, freshman design, artifact dissection, mechanical dissection   less

Case study from the "Culturally situated design tools: teaching math through culture" website. The case contains cultural background about the case, a tutorial, examples, and teaching materials. Keyword: tranformational geometry  ... more

Case study from the "Culturally situated design tools: teaching math through culture" website. The case contains cultural background about the case, a tutorial, examples, and teaching materials. Keyword: tranformational geometry   less

Trying to better understand how students with different learning styles experience and perform in an introductory materials course. Analysis of student grades and questionnaire responses as a function of students' preferred sensor  ... more

Trying to better understand how students with different learning styles experience and perform in an introductory materials course. Analysis of student grades and questionnaire responses as a function of students' preferred sensory modality and MBTI type has helped identify effective aspects of instructional design. This knowledge will be useed to inform subsequent changes in instructional design.   less