STEM electives allow student applications of learning principals in real life scenarios. The Design Process is an organized approach to defining and understanding specific design problems, establishing recommended solutions, and implementing tangible results. Teamwork is essential in achieving successful completion of a major project for the school or community, and the client is always taken into consideration.
The "company" name is Del Valle Engineering Group (DVEG). Students apply for jobs by filling out an application for a desired position. Positions include roles of Project Manager, Team Lead, and Web/Media Specialist. Remaining students and Team Leads establish work groups and decide which piece of the project they will complete. Students are forced to utilize time management and progress tracking for reporting purposes, as well as continuous communication with their client.
While the goal is, obviously, to complete the project on time, soft skills like professional communication, proactive participation, and reliability are enhanced. Students gain an understanding that working together surpasses any endeavor alone, and that each individual has something to offer.
PATRIOT CAFE - Team Git 'er DONE! at UT-Tyler
At the closing of the two week Project Lead the Way - Civil Engineering and Architecture training at UT Tyler, team Git 'er DONE! created plans for the development of a Starbucks coffee behind the Ratliff Building South (RBS) complex. The four positions for this project were Civil Engineer, Urban Planning Engineer, Architectural Engineer, and Project Manager.
Each member in their specialized field conducted extensive research to collect the data required, and then created formal documents and drawings to show in the final presentation and written report. To view the results, please visit: http://patriotcafe.weebly.com/.
CULINARY SHED - Civil Engineering & Architecture
Students of Civil Engineering & Architecture had the rare opportunity to participate in a community project serving the Culinary Arts department. Once leadership positions were established, the project managers set out to gather information regarding the project to present to the work groups.
Currently, the project is underway. To read about its purpose and view its progress, please visit the DVEG website (still in development) at: http://dveg.weebly.com/.
The "company" is managed and operated by the students. Problems will be addressed and solved as they arise. Working together will be key in successful completion.
MIRRORED MOON GARDEN - SHPE Club
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GREEN HOUSE - Civil Engineering & Architecture
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GARDEN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - SHPE Club
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