From Sparks to Skills: A Hands-On Energy Project as a Gateway to Engineering Competence
| Authors | Matthias Neef, Franziska Schaube, Julian Spratte |
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| Publication date | 2025 |
| Type | Article |
Summary
"What sparks student motivation in their very first semester? At our university, all Energy and Environmental Engineering 1st year students design, build, and test a biomass cookstove. This playful challenge stimulates belonging, builds teamwork, and gives students a first taste of the competences they will need as energy engineers. The result: a hands-on learning experience that virtually turns sparks into skills."
| Language | English |
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| Key words | project-based learning (PBL), competence development, first year projects, student onboarding, clean cooking |
| Digital Object Identifier | 10.48544/c6bc5c3d-264c-44dd-a73c-deb732a77c7b |