The
High-Tech Tools and Toys Laboratory is a discovery-based educational
laboratory. Gordon-CenSSIS promotes a philosophy of putting modern
technology into the hands of students as early as possible in their
education, and using this technology to solve real, open-ended problems
in a series of Tools and Toys Modules. The laboratory creates an
exciting problem-solving environment where generic engineering skills
(e.g. data analysis, writing and project planning) are learned.
State-of-the-art components such as digital cameras, global positioning
systems and ultrasound imaging equipment nourish student enthusiasm for
the profession, familiarize students with industry documentation and
methods, and motivate them to pursue the engineering details.
Undergraduate research associates use the laboratory facilities for
advanced Gordon-CenSSIS team-based projects.
Further details on the laboratory courseware can be found in the Program
Presentation.
