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Engineering Education at the University of St. Thomas

by , posted on 11:56 AM, August 20, 2018
The University of St. Thomas has several ways in which you can incorporate Engineering Education into your professional development.
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From the University  of St. Thomas Center for Engineering Education:

EGED 530 (ENGR 130) Fundamentals of Engineering - core course (3 graduate credits) [Online]

Dive into the engineering disciplines with experiences in electronics, machine design, manufacturing engineering, computer programming, thermodynamics, statics, fluids and mechanics of materials. Engaging engineering professors relate the content to classroom connections. Contact Dr. Deb Besser at deb.besser@stthomas.edu with any questions.

Find out more information about all courses at http://www.stthomas.edu/cee/courses/ .

View the Engineering Education application and scholarship application at http://www.stthomas.edu/cee/applicationregistrationscholarships/ 

Competitive $500 scholarships are available for participants with demonstrated need. 

 

Graduate Certificate + Master of Arts Degrees

The University of St. Thomas School of Education now offers a Master of Arts in Education Studies with an Engineering Education focus. The degree consists of 6 engineering education courses and 4 education courses. Learn more at https://www.stthomas.edu/education/programs/educationalstudies/. Contact Dr. Debbie Monson at debbie.monson@stthomas.edu for more information.

‌The Center for Engineering Education supports articulation agreements with Bethel University and the University of St. Catherine.

 

The Playful Learning Lab (https://www.playfullearninglab.org/) is scheduling free  "Educator Playdates" for the coming school year on the third Tuesday of each month.  Each session will include a hands-on project led by Playful Learning Lab students, as well as ample time for discussion. We will also have a Show and Tell and we invite you to email us if you have something you'd like to share! We will also have a snack and lots of time to meet each other. Contact Dr. AnnMarie Thomas at apthomas@stthomas.edu with any questions. 

 

OK Go Sandbox (https://okgosandbox.org/) -This engaging resource is a collaboration between the band, OK Go, and the University of St. Thomas' engineering department to create engaging, fun-filled STEAM-focused videos for use in K-12 classrooms (and beyond).