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Teaching Basic Problem Decomposition and Algorithm Design Skills
Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University
This essay page from the 2019 MATLAB Workshop discusses integrating computational thinking—particularly problem decomposition and algorithm design—into early engineering education using MATLAB and Python, emphasizing skill development through structured programming assignments and curriculum design. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Engineering

Project Based Learning with MATLAB in Engineering Modeling and Design Course
Muhammad Khan, Arkansas Tech University
This essay page details the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) using MATLAB and Simulink in an upper-level engineering modeling and design course, emphasizing hands-on computational skill development, self-efficacy assessment through pre- and post-course surveys, and integration of modeling, simulation, optimization, and CAD across multidisciplinary engineering systems. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Engineering

Assessing Engineering Computation in a Flipped Course
Stormy Attaway, Boston University
An essay page from the Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series presenting Stormy Attaway’s evidence-based flipped classroom approach to teaching engineering computation, detailing active learning strategies, weekly assessment structures, concept-focused pedagogy, and outcomes in student engagement and performance. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Engineering

Using MATLAB as an Exploration Tool in Numerical Analysis and for Computational Thinking in the Sciences
Joan Weiss, Fairfield University
An essay page from the Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series discussing the integration of MATLAB for fostering computational thinking and numerical analysis skills in STEM education, emphasizing exploration-based learning and curriculum development for science students. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Mathematics

Computational modeling in geochemistry and petrology (and the geosciences more broadly)
Kendra Lynn, University of Delaware
This essay page from the Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series discusses integrating computational modeling into geochemistry and petrology education, emphasizing the importance of teaching programming skills like MATLAB and Python to bridge gaps in geoscience training, with a focus on diffusion chronometry, 3D modeling, and preparing students for research and industry demands. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Geoscience

Importance of MATLAB in engineering
Miguel Goni Rodrigo, University of South Florida
This essay page from the Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series discusses the growing importance of MATLAB in engineering education, emphasizing its role in numerical simulations, computational skill development, finite element analysis, data processing, and problem-solving across engineering disciplines, while sharing pedagogical strategies for teaching MATLAB effectively. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Engineering

Using MATLAB in Mathematics Classes
Rick Downs, Seattle Community College-South Campus
This essay page from the 2019 MATLAB Workshop discusses integrating MATLAB into undergraduate mathematics courses to develop students' computational thinking, detailing specific assignments across calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra that use MATLAB for modeling, data analysis, and visualization in support of STEM education. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Mathematics

Challenges with teaching computation
Babasola Ogunsanya, Montgomery College
An academic essay page from the SERC Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series discussing evolving pedagogical challenges in computation education, particularly the shift from desktop software to Chromebooks in classrooms and the need for software developers to adapt tools for educational use. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Mathematics

Introducing MATLAB in freshmen Math course
Edith Aguirre, El Paso Community College
This workshop essay page details a community college instructor's plan to integrate MATLAB into a freshman pre-calculus course to enhance computational skills, support student transfer readiness to a four-year STEM program, and encourage female participation in computer science, while addressing implementation challenges like instructor training and lab infrastructure. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Mathematics

Overcoming Challenges in Teaching Computation
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University-Sacramento
An essay page from a 2019 MATLAB workshop discussing challenges in teaching computational skills in multivariable calculus, focusing on visualization, student buy-in, assessment, and integrating MATLAB effectively to support learning rather than as an add-on. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Subject: Mathematics