Experiential Learning in Engineering

Not long ago, laboratories, workshops and machine shops were the breeding grounds for creativity in engineering design courses. The new-normal of restricted access to these facilities poses new challenges to providing students with the hands-on experience that underlies sound engineering design. This discussion focuses on strategies developed to preserve the experiential component of two, BU engineering design courses.

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Enrique S. Gutierrez Wing

esgw@bu.edu

Dr Gutierrez’ research focuses on the interpretation and prediction of vibration phenomena in structures and rotating machines, as well as on the development of novel analysis techniques and software tools. Some of his recent projects include the development of active vibration control devices using polymer-metal…Read More

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Enrique S. Gutierrez Wing

esgw@bu.edu

Dr Gutierrez’ research focuses on the interpretation and prediction of vibration phenomena in structures and rotating machines, as well as on the development of novel analysis techniques and software tools. Some of his recent projects include the development of active vibration control devices using polymer-metal nano-fibers, the development of efficient balancing techniques to reduce vibrations in turbo-machinery rotors and the formulation of system identification strategies for the reliable modeling of machine and structural dynamic behavior based on vibration measurements.