The Sky's the limit: - using CanSats for Immersive Engineering Education on the REEdI Project

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Abstract

This paper describes the design and implementation of the CanSat Problem-Based Learning (c-PBL) project at Munster Technological University in Kerry, Ireland. c-PBL makes up part of the Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland (REEdI) initiative, aimed at providing an immersive, agile and innovate approach in educating engineers of the future for Irelands Manufacturing sector. Modern engineering education is rapidly changing, as it evolves and adapts to the needs and demands of the industrial workplace, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the REEdI project. One of the key outputs of REEdI is a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (BEng MME). The c-PBL project, embedded within the MME programme is proving to be a highly successful addition in the realm of problem-based, immersive engineering education. Not only is the c-PBL project equipping student engineers with the technical knowledge required for modern engineering applications, it is also instilling essential teamwork and adaptability skills into the developing engineer's toolkits. By providing a dynamic and engaging pedagogical framework, this initiative has set a high standard for future endeavors in higher education and engineer development.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520781
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024 - Hybrid, San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 17 Jul 202419 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CityHybrid, San Jose
Period17/07/2419/07/24

Keywords

  • CanSat Technology for Teaching
  • Engineering Education
  • Enhancing Undergraduate Education
  • Immersive Engineering
  • Problem-Based Learning

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