- Global Awareness (Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.)
- Project Teams
- Each member of a team has their own way of thinking and interpreting a problem and how the project can be completed
- Each other’s input highlights issues with others and overall compiles to develop a successful design
- Sociology (Technology and its influence on society)
- Learned the various views on topics within STEM and what influences these views
- Project Teams
- Original Inquiry (Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.)
- Learning various CAD softwares
- Taking outside coursework and conducting my own research within the programs to both develop knowledge in my desired field and as a teaching assistant for my students
- Took part in a design engineering and product development internship
- Applied design processes learned at the university and outside skills I developed within other CAD softwares
- Learned and worked within the various sectors and steps of engineering a design
- Learning various CAD softwares
- Academic Enrichment (Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.)
- Learn AutoCAD, Inventor, and Fusion 360
- Took outside courses, partially through STEP, to learn the ins and outs of the programs to develop a desired skill set for a product development engineer
- Took part in Fundamentals of Engineering and its physics counterpart
- Learn more in-depth knowledge about physics, the design process, and the various sectors of engineering
- Work within a team atmosphere that is comparable to the engineering workforce
- Obtaining a mathematics minor
- Taking 4000 level and project-based courses to obtain a more in-depth knowledge within the mathematics sector
- Learn AutoCAD, Inventor, and Fusion 360
- Leadership Development (Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.)
- Head designer for FEH Robot project
- Considered criteria that robot had to complete and developed/constructed mechanisms and an overall design to complete the tasks
- ECOS E-Council Representative
- Organized and reported the club’s individual project information, from their committee chairs
- report back to ECOS with the information and guidance that the E-Council provides
- Head designer for FEH Robot project
- Service Engagement (Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.)
- Return to BHS Key Club as an alumnus and provide guidance and help within the community.
- Help with Christmas Crusade set-up, distribution, and clean-up
- Direct video for the 2021 District Leadership Conference
- Volunteer within an engineering scope with Engineers for Community Service (ECOS)
- Help senior citizens with technology issues and new skill development
- Participate in the design and construction of a wheelchair ramp within the Wheelchair Ramp team
- Return to BHS Key Club as an alumnus and provide guidance and help within the community.