Title
The Iron Range Engineering (IRE) Model for Project Based Learning in Engineering
Document Type
Conference Presentation
Publication Date
2010
Department
Integrated Engineering
Abstract
In the heart Minnesota’s Mesabi iron range, a new model for engineering education has been funded and began delivery in January 2010. The IRE (Iron Range Engineering) model is a project-based-learning (PjBL) model in which students work with industry or entrepreneurs on design projects with a focus on producing graduates with integrated technical/professional knowledge and competencies. Students at IRE are upper-division mechanical engineering students, enrolled at Minnesota State University Mankato, who are mostly graduates of Minnesota's community colleges. IRE students do not take classes;100% of their learning is done in the context of the industry/entrepreneurial projects. The PjBL model readily lends itself to regional economic development making the IRE program an education/economic hybrid system.
Publication Title
2010 North Midwest Section
Recommended Citation
Ewert, D., & Ulseth, R., & Johnson, B., & McNally, A. (2021, June), The Iron Range Engineering (IRE) Model for Project Based Learning in Engineering Paper presented at 2010 North Midwest Section, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota. 10.18260/1-2-1114-36470
DOI
10.18260/1-2-1114-36470
Publisher's Copyright and Source
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