Majoring in Making in College - Micah Lande

Recorded Date: Sunday, 10/20/24
Location: Maker Faire Bay Area 2024, Mare Island, CA

Learn about college programs that encourage Making. In this presentation, Micah shared insights from engineering and STEAM programs nationwide that emphasize Making through hands-on and project-based learning. Discover how it is possible to major in Making. Creative tinkering through your studies can make you skilled and ready for STEAM majors and careers. Experience the value of project-based learning, where every semester involves hands-on projects. Learn how these programs integrate Making into the curriculum, helping you become a confident, innovative Maker.

Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education at the South Dakota Mines. Dr. Lande teaches human-centered engineering design, design thinking, and design innovation courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply design thinking and making processes to their work.

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