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The Puzzle Cube Challenge

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 15:53

by APA Freshman Ireunina Baker

Have you ever looked at a product that has been well-designed? Do you find yourself asking questions, such as, "How did the designer think of that idea?" or "What is involved in the creation of that product?"

I got that chance doing a project for my pre-engineering class, Introduction to Engineering Design. The Project was called, the Puzzle Cube Challenge. It involved taking a problem from a "customer" and then working through a critical thinking process - the Engineering Design Process - to find a solution. I found that taking an idea and transferring it from a problem, to brainstorming, to a sketch, to working drawings, to models, and then to a working prototype is exciting and fun!

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APA Senior Desiree Wordlaw participated in making a video with Meyer Tool during her spring break internship.

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 16:27

"Desiree beautifully captured the essence of what we are trying to portray to young people considering a career in manufacturing. We are so excited about this video and it’s future recruitment potential."