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Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact me immediately so I can assist you in a timely manner. If you have not yet done so, please request services with the Student Disability Resource Center in the Learning Commons, Lower Library, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. [http://www.humboldt.edu/disability/ Student Disability Resource Center] | |||
HSU Policy and Procedures for Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities Statement | |||
Executive Memorandum EM P02-01 states: | |||
:''It is the policy of Humboldt State University to provide equal access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in any program, service, or opportunity by the campus, including access to the content and services of the World Wide Web pages authored by the University. Request for accommodation in pursuit of student's academic programs should be made to the Student Disability Resource Center.'' | |||
Our campus learning management system is Canvas. Here is a link to the [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061 Accessibility within Canvas statement]. | |||
This course was built with accessibility in mind. However, if you discover something in the course that is not as accessible as it could be, please alert your instructor as soon as possible. | |||
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===Resources and Options for the HSU Student Community=== | |||
Find a full list of services for HSU students here: http://www2.humboldt.edu/studentaffairs/student-resources | |||
===Learning Center=== | |||
The HSU Learning Center has a wide range of academic support services. [http://www.humboldt.edu/learning/ HSU Learning Center] | |||
===Writing Studio=== | |||
The Writing Center offers free peer assistance with writing assignments and standardized writing examination preparation. The Writing Studio's web site can be accessed at [http://www2.humboldt.edu/learning/writing-studio HSU Writing Studio]. | |||
===Improving Study Skills=== | |||
Find a variety of resources to improve your study skills. [http://www2.humboldt.edu/ramp/academic-resources HSU RAMP Academic Resources]. | |||
===Tutoring Services=== | |||
The Learning Center provides tutorial assistance to students having difficulties in specific Courses. The Tutoring Services web site can be accessed at [https://www2.humboldt.edu/learning/tutorial-services HSU Tutorial Services]. | |||
===Advising=== | |||
The Academic and Career Advising Center supports students' pursuit of educational goals. [http://www2.humboldt.edu/advise/ HSU Academic & Career Advising Center]. | |||
===Mentoring=== | |||
Peer academic support through Retention Through [http://www2.humboldt.edu/ramp/home Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP)]. | |||
===Registration=== | |||
The Office of the Registrar can guide you through all your registration information. [http://pine.humboldt.edu/registrar/ HSU Office of the Registrar]. | |||
===Counseling=== | |||
The Counseling & Psychological Services Center supports the well-being of HSU students. [http://www2.humboldt.edu/counseling/ HSU Counseling & Psychological Services]. | |||
== Emergency Procedures == | |||
* Review the evacuation plan and emergency procedures for the classroom | |||
* During an emergency, information can be found on campus conditions at 707-826-INFO or the [http://www.humboldt.edu/humboldt/emergency HSU Emergency website]. | |||
== Previous Design Projects == | |||
Below are the clients for previous semesters, see the full photo gallery at [[E215 Introduction to Design projects]]. | |||
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* Spring 1995 - [http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/ ERE Home pages] <small>(Instructor [http://www.humboldt.edu/~eae1 Beth Eschenbach])</small> | * Spring 1995 - [http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/ ERE Home pages] <small>(Instructor [http://www.humboldt.edu/~eae1 Beth Eschenbach])</small> |
Revision as of 23:43, 26 January 2020
Welcome
Welcome to ENGR 215 Introduction to Design taught by Lonny Grafman. This is a 3-credit course aimed at introducing the student to the engineering design process, including critical analysis of problems, teamwork, design thinking and technical communication. The course meets weekly for 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab. However, these "lecture" periods and "lab" periods will be used for multiple learning formats as this course will integrate lecture, discussion, student projects, computer labs and outdoor field activities. It will require active learning on your part.
Much of the following language is adapted from HSU provided content to represent this course.
Course Objectives
- Students will learn about and experience the engineering design process with a sustainability focus.
- Students will further develop the many computing skills needed by practicing engineers and scientists. These skills include:
- word processing
- spreadsheet
- CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Internet skills, including email, web searches and web/wiki pages
- Students will further develop the many communication skills needed by practicing engineers and scientists. These skills include:
- written communication
- verbal and visual presentation skills
- teamwork (including feedback)
ERE Outcomes
This course addresses the following Environmental Resources Engineering student outcomes:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Humboldt State University Institutional Learning Outcomes
In the course of achieving competence in a major area of study, HSU students will acquire intellectual skills and knowledge of cultures, history, and the physical and natural world that will prepare them for fulfilling careers, for thoughtful and civic participation in democratic society, and to work for sustainable, just societies.
Specifically, the HSU curriculum ensures that all graduating students will achieve competence in the seven areas of concentration and assessment described below:
- Equity and Social Justice: HSU graduates will be able to identify and evaluate systems of power and privilege and identify methods for creating diverse, inclusive, and racially just and equitable communities.
- Sustainability and Environmental Awareness: HSU graduates will be able to explain how the functions of the natural world, society, and the economy depend on the resilience, sustainability, and conservation of ecological systems.
- Information Literacy: HSU graduates will be able to locate, evaluate, and employ information effectively and ethically for a wide range of purposes.
- Critical Thinking: HSU graduates will be able to critically evaluate issues, ideas, artifacts, and evidence to guide their thinking.
- Written Communication: HSU graduates will be able to develop and express ideas effectively in writing.
- Oral Communication: HSU graduates will be able to effectively communicate orally for informational, persuasive, and expressive purposes.
- Quantitative Reasoning: HSU graduates will be able to apply math concepts and skills to the interpretation and analysis of quantitative information in context.
Grading
You are expected to attend and participate in all class sessions. You are expected to complete the assigned reading prior to the date indicated on the class schedule, to do most homework assignments, and to participate fully in the team projects. Your fellow students will evaluate your performance on the team projects. Attendance at all group/teamwork sessions is mandatory. If you have more than 3 unexcused absences, you will receive an F in the course.
- 50% Design Project Report (Design Team)
- split into document, project, and communication. See rubrics on Canvas.
- 15% Peer Evaluation (Design Team)
- split into 1 midterm and 1 final peer evaluation.
- 8% Rube Goldberg Design Project (Design Group)
- 22% Lab and Class assignments (Individual and Group Work)
- 5% Class Portfolio (Individual Work)
Online assignments
Some assignments will be posted online and publicly accessible. Please feel free to use an alias for any reason (e.g. privacy, future employment ramifications, etc.). The assignments we post online are so that you can learn wiki-formatting and/or html and so that future students and community members can learn from and build upon our work.
Late Assignments
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior instructor approval will be severely penalized or not accepted.
Make-up assignments will only be accepted in extraordinary situations or by prior approval (much easier approach). Without prior approval, the reason for missing work must be substantial and quite beyond the student’s control.
Final Exam
The final exam schedule is listed on the calendar on Canvas. We will use this time for a final pitch presentations usually in the form of a press conference.
Required Software
You will need to use the office suite (available from the bookstore), google drive (available as a student), AutoCAD (available in the engineering computer labs, vlab, and free to students), and SolidProfessor (required for engineering majors and used in multiple courses). We will also use other free software for various other aspects of the course.
Inclusivity
Students in this class are encouraged, and required to, speak up and participate in-class and online. Each of us must show respect for each other because our class represents a diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences. I believe that this is what will not only enrich all of our experiences together, but also get us the best final product and prepare us for future working environments and teams. I recognize that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from our classroom community or if you have a specific need, please speak with me early in the semester so that we can work together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community. If you have any thoughts to share with me, please do not hesitate to come by my office, catch me after class, or email.
Professional Etiquette
You can expect that I will facilitate a learning environment that is worth your time. HSU Campus Policies and Procedures defines disruptive behavior as “persistent questioning, incoherent comments, verbal attacks, unrecognized speaking out, incessant arguing, intimidating shouting, and inappropriate gestures;” this includes dominating or not participating in conversation, interrupting peers/professor, and/or being rude and impatient towards others. Such disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. Additionally, the use of personal electronic devices or computers are not allowed unless they are part of a classroom activity (specified by instructor). If you feel that the class atmosphere is diminished by another student’s behavior please let me know.
Academic Honesty
Throughout this course, the sharing of ideas will often be educationally useful. Part of my teaching philosophy is to encourage students to learn from one another and to help fellow students to learn. The team projects illustrate the collaborative approach.
Collaboration on coursework is authorized in this course provided that it is done in the spirit of mutual learning and sharing of ideas. When this occurs, you should indicate the names of all persons with whom you collaborated. The copying of someone else’s work or ideas and representing them as your own is unethical and prohibited. As in most, if not all issues involving ethical considerations, it may be hard to know where to draw the line. If you do not provide the names of your co-workers, I will presume the collaboration is copying, not mutual learning. If you do collaborate, it must be noted and you are still responsible for understanding all the material.
You should read: The official Student Code of Conduct and HSU’s Policy of Academic Honesty.
Professional Ethics
Below are some URLs that provide useful information of the ASCE code of ethics for Professional Engineers and ethics for engineering and science.
Course Materials
- Presentation materials for final project poster and for final project document
- A maximum of $100.00 in project materials ($25 – Rube Goldberg, $75 – Design Project). This course material cost is in lieu of an engineering book, which would probably (a) be more expensive, and (b) not teach you as much as hands on learning in this design course.
Attendance
Attendance at all class/lab sessions is mandatory. If you will miss a session, you must contact your instructor in advance to arrange a make up or alternate exercise. Failure to do so will result in a grade penalty. If you have more than 3 unexcused absences, you will receive an F in the course.
Makes-ups will only be given in extraordinary situations that are verifiable and well documented. The reason for missing work must be substantial and quite beyond the student’s control. Not many excuses are accepted. The instructor will decide whether an excuse is acceptable. One criterion for acceptance of any excuse will be its timeliness. Therefore, whenever possible, inform me before the missed work is due.
Students are responsible for knowing policy regarding attendance and disruptive behavior: https://www2.humboldt.edu/studentrights/attendance-behavior
Building Access
We are incredibly lucky to have a building and resources open to students at all hours, but you MUST get a key-card to enter the building after hours. To do so, register here. As a very fair consideration, you should NEVER prop open the door to the building. If you abuse your privileges, you risk losing after hours building access.
Students with Disabilities
Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact me immediately so I can assist you in a timely manner. If you have not yet done so, please request services with the Student Disability Resource Center in the Learning Commons, Lower Library, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. Student Disability Resource Center
HSU Policy and Procedures for Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities Statement Executive Memorandum EM P02-01 states:
- It is the policy of Humboldt State University to provide equal access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in any program, service, or opportunity by the campus, including access to the content and services of the World Wide Web pages authored by the University. Request for accommodation in pursuit of student's academic programs should be made to the Student Disability Resource Center.
Our campus learning management system is Canvas. Here is a link to the Accessibility within Canvas statement.
This course was built with accessibility in mind. However, if you discover something in the course that is not as accessible as it could be, please alert your instructor as soon as possible.
Student Support Services
Resources and Options for the HSU Student Community
Find a full list of services for HSU students here: http://www2.humboldt.edu/studentaffairs/student-resources
Learning Center
The HSU Learning Center has a wide range of academic support services. HSU Learning Center
Writing Studio
The Writing Center offers free peer assistance with writing assignments and standardized writing examination preparation. The Writing Studio's web site can be accessed at HSU Writing Studio.
Improving Study Skills
Find a variety of resources to improve your study skills. HSU RAMP Academic Resources.
Tutoring Services
The Learning Center provides tutorial assistance to students having difficulties in specific Courses. The Tutoring Services web site can be accessed at HSU Tutorial Services.
Advising
The Academic and Career Advising Center supports students' pursuit of educational goals. HSU Academic & Career Advising Center.
Mentoring
Peer academic support through Retention Through Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP).
Registration
The Office of the Registrar can guide you through all your registration information. HSU Office of the Registrar.
Counseling
The Counseling & Psychological Services Center supports the well-being of HSU students. HSU Counseling & Psychological Services.
Emergency Procedures
- Review the evacuation plan and emergency procedures for the classroom
- During an emergency, information can be found on campus conditions at 707-826-INFO or the HSU Emergency website.
Previous Design Projects
Below are the clients for previous semesters, see the full photo gallery at E215 Introduction to Design projects.
This gallery page lists the projects done by Engr205 Introduction to Design taught in Cal Poly Humboldt's School fo Engineering. Contact Lonny Grafman with any questions!
Semesters
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Fall 2023: Humboldt Makerspaces
design and develop innovative, opensource, and needed makerspace infrastructure and demonstrations that can be recreated by other makerspaces. -
Spring 2023: Trillium Charter School
design products and infrastructure that teach math, science, and sustainability for TK-5th youth at their Arcata, CA location. -
Fall 2022: Redwood Discovery Museum
Design and build learning exhibits without any screens for K-8th youth at their Eureka, CA location. -
Spring 2022: Appropedia
Design and developed innovative, open source, DIY, solar-powered products for others to replicate and adapt. -
Spring 2021: Zane Middle School
Design and build helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school. -
Fall 2020: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools
Design and build systems to help in person classes start safely with Covid-19 their High School in Arcata, CA. -
Spring 2020: Zane Middle School
Design helpful distance education tools for parents to implement with their Zane Middle School students. -
Fall 2019: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools
Design and finish phase two of the outdoor educational spaces and build learning apparatuses for their High School in Arcata, CA. -
Spring 2019: Zane Middle School
Design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location. -
Fall 2018: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools
Design and build outdoor educational spaces for their adjoining High School campuses in Arcata, CA. -
Spring 2018: Zane Middle School
Design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location. -
Fall 2017: Redwood Discovery Museum
Design and build learning exhibits without any screens for K-8th youth at their Eureka, CA location. -
Spring 2017: Zane Middle School
Design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location. -
Fall 2016: The Sanctuary Arcata
Design and build sustainable infrastructure at The Sanctuary Arcata in Arcata, CA. -
Spring 2016: Zane Middle School
Design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location. -
Spring 2015: Zane Middle School
Design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location. -
Fall 2014: Redwood Coast Montessori
Design and build sustainable, educational, low embedded energy, infrastructure that supports K-8 education and the dune ecosystem at their Manila Community Center location. -
Spring 2014: Zane Middle School
Design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location. -
Fall 2013: WetLand
Design and build sustainable technologies to educate and support artists living sustainably on a barge in Philadelphia. -
Spring 2013: SCRAP Humboldt
Design and build projects that upcycle and elevate waste through sound design in Humboldt County. -
Fall 2012: Laurel Tree Charter School
Design and build educational displays, technologies and infrastructure for Laurel Tree Charter School. -
Spring 2012: Friends of the Dunes
Design and build educational displays, technologies and infrastructure for the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. -
Fall 2011: Flock House
Design and build sustainable technologies for mobile art pods interacting throughout NYC. -
Spring 2011: Locally Delicious
Design and build appropriate technology projects for children that promote healthy, local eating. -
Fall 2010: HBCSL Somoa Hostel
Design and build eco-projects to support a hostel being designed at the Samoa Cookhouse. -
Spring 2010: RCEA
Design and build energy education boxes, housed at Redwood Coast Energy Authority to build, for classrooms in Humboldt County. -
Spring 2010: World Shelters
Design, prototype and improve structures by leveraging the resources of Haiti and World Shelters. -
Fall 2009: CCAT and Network for a Healthy California
Design and build appropriate technology projects for CCAT and Network for a Healthy CA. -
Spring 2009: WaterPod
Design and build sustainable technologies to educate and support artists living sustainably on a barge in NYC. -
Fall 2008: Full Belly Project
Design and prototype adaptions to the Universal Nut Sheller. -
Spring 2008: Discovery Museum
Design and build educational flume inserts for the Redwood Discovery Museum.
Fall 2023: Humboldt Makerspaces
The Fall 2023 semester of Engr205 Introduction to Design worked with the new Humboldt Makerspace to design and develop innovative, opensource, and needed makerspace infrastructure and demonstrations that can be recreated by other makerspaces.
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Fogbreakers Axe
a stellar example made from over 10 pieces of makerspace equipment. -
Battery management
Custom board and 3D prints to organize, store, and charge M18 Milwaukee batteries. -
Big clock
a high-visibility clock that represents the character of the makerspace. -
Entry sign
An entry sign Makerspace in the Natural Resources building that also demonstrates the capabilities of the space -
Maker apron
Awesome workwear that is both functional and representative of the Cal Poly Humboldt Makerspace -
PPE management
Personal protective equipment storage (PPE) solution with integrated eye protection UV sanitization cabinet -
Stellar examples
Five different project that showcase makerspace equipment, including the vacuum former, rock tumbler, 3D printers, CNC router, Dremel, table saw, miter saw, and more! -
Magnetic tug of war
A prototype competitive, magnetic, demonstration and example for School of Engineering recruiting
Spring 2023: Trillium Charter School
The Spring 2023 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Trillium Charter School to design products and infrastructure that teach math, science, and sustainability. This year's projects were generously sponsored by The Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise!
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Galton Board
A custom Galton board for exploring probability. -
Busy Board
A busy board to entertain and educate students waiting in line for lunch. -
Paper Maker
A paper making station and machine to enhance the paper making and pen pal experience at Trillium. -
Math Paths
Various math paths including shape-based and fraction-based hopscotch and a protractor 3-point line. -
Solar Sink
A solar thermal warm water sink so students can watch their hands before eating. -
Cob Bench
An cob bench with an integrated tunnel.
Fall 2022: Redwood Discovery Museum
The Fall 2022 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Discovery Museum to design and build learning exhibits without any screens for K-8th youth at their Eureka, CA location.
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Archimedes screw and pulleys
A demonstration of screws and multiple pulleys. -
Tornado
A demonstration of a vortex in the form of a tornado. -
Magnetism
A demonstration magnetism replete with magnetic solids, sand, and liquids.
Spring 2022: Appropedia
The Spring 2022 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Appropedia to design developed innovative, open source, DIY, solar-powered products.
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Accordion PV Portable Power
The accordion PV portable power provides an alternative to a commercial power bank. -
Solar Window Fan
The solar window fan provided an alternative to the regular plug-in window fans. -
Solar Apocalypse Computer
The solar apocalypse computer is a portable computer that uses solar energy to power the system. -
Emergency Photovoltaic Box
The emergency photovoltaic box is built to equip shelter-in-place emergency events with adequate power. -
DIY Solar Power Box Fan Air Filter
The DIY solar power box fan is a replicable ail filtration unit that utilizes a solar charged battery for power. -
Low Power Medical Equipment
The low power medical equipment provides power for low power medical equipment such as glucometers and CPAPs.
Spring 2021: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2021 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school
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Bat and Bird Boxes
These bat and bird boxes house migratory and local birds along the migratory bird corridor that goes through campus. -
Trashcan Hand Sanitizer
The trashcan hand sanitizer is a portable hand sanitizer dispenser for the students and staff at Zane Middle School. -
Math Path 2021
The 2021 Math Path is utilized by 8th grade math classes to teach important math concepts. -
Triangle of Life 2021
The triangle of life creates a more visually appealing and long lasting area that is interactive and educational for students. -
Snowboard Benches
The snowboard benches are recycled and up-cycled benches that are safe for students and adults to sit on.
Fall 2020: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools
The Fall 2020 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools to design tools that will be helpful for a safe return to in person teaching due to COVID-19
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Plexistand
This plexistand allows a safe way for students to perform on stage while still being visible to the audience. -
Teacher Barriers
This barrier protects teachers from any airborne droplets while in the classroom -
Indoor Lab Barrier
This barrier will allow for students to return to lab safely -
Mobile Science Station
This mobile science station will allow for instructors to safely move lab equipment outside
Spring 2020: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2020 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school
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Upcycled Cornhole Boards
Cornhole boards constructed to showcase upcycling materials -
Desalination Device
Desalination Device used to capture condensation to display the change from evaporated water to condensed water -
Math Activity Forum
Collaborative page used to help teachers and parents teach kinesthetic math to 6-8th graders -
Upcycled Bench
Upcycled benches used to showcase aesthetically pleasing outdoor seating -
GBike bicycle generator
A bike that produced renewable energy by pedaling and power electronics -
Rectangle of Doom
Alternatives to improving the durability of the Rectangle of Doom at Zane Middle School -
Library Mural
Artistic piece mounted on the library front desk -
Triangle of Death Redesign
Alternatives to improving the triangle of death at Zane Middle School
Fall 2019: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools
The Fall 2019 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools to design and finish phase two of the outdoor educational spaces and build learning apparatuses for their High School in Arcata, CA.
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Garden pathway
Transforming a dangerous broken stairway into a garden switchback trail from upcycled materials such as tires and broken concrete. -
Garden teaching area
Upgrading the pirate themed agricultural area replete with gabions, rope, and a ship wheel to include safe, less muddy, seating for 35. -
Pocket orchard
A pocket orchard learning area retained by over 70 feet of gabions, leveled with over six dumptrucks of soil, and planted with 3 of an eventual 6 fruit trees. -
Conductivity probes
Four, low cost, aesthetic, accessible, and replicable teaching tools for conductivity experiments.
Spring 2019: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2019 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.
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classroom hangout area
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
wall garden
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
scaled planetary solar system
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
P.E. equipment cart
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
sundial rectangle benches
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
triangle of rebirth
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
alternative desk
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
hall of fame redesign
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
pedal desk
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
concession cart 2019
Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
Fall 2018: Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools
The Fall 2018 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Six Rivers Charter and Arcata High Schools to design and build outdoor educational spaces for their High School in Arcata, CA.
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solar cellphone charger
Direct and educational solar charging of cell phones. -
outdoor common area
Transforming an outdoor area into an inviting meeting space. -
human sundial
A student powered sundial in the center of campus. -
garden landscape
A large agricultural learning area retained by 66 feet of gabions. -
pirate's cove corner
A pirate themed agricultural area replete with gabions, rope, and a ship wheel.
Spring 2018: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2018 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.
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Portable outdoor classroom Seating
Benches that meet the student needs for seating in an outdoor classroom environment. -
Portable teaching station
Podium and whiteboard that meet the teaching needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
Outdoor math classroom
A grid used to teach difficult math concepts to middle-school students. -
Portable stage
An 8ftx16ftx8in elevated platform for student performances. -
Portable cubbies
Portable, stack-able cubbies intended to de-clutter a classroom. -
Headphone racks
Headphone storage device with laser-etched historical figues. -
Solar robot station 2
A reboot of the solar charging station. -
Upcycled benches
Benches constructed from upcycled materials. -
Permeable concrete 3
A pathway made from concrete that is permeable to water.
Fall 2017: Redwood Discovery Museum
The Fall 2017 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Discovery Museum and the Humboldt Math Fest to and build learning exhibits without any screens for K-8th youth at their Eureka, CA location.
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Xylophone
A demonstration physical relationships between wavelength and sound. -
Numbers
A game featuring the first five digits of the Roman, Mayan, Chinese, and Greek number systems as wooden pieces. -
Brachistochrone
A brachistrochrone race demonstrating the fast path between two points under the force of gravity. -
Inspirograph
An upcycled spirograph made from bicycle parts. -
Pythagorean
A physical demonstration of the Pythagorean Theorem using liquid.
Spring 2017: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2017 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable and educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 STEAM education at their Eureka, CA location.
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Compost
A two bin compost system for the garden. -
LED pendulum wave machine
An inspiring crystal LED pendulum to teach about waves. -
Sundial
An sundial in the concrete entrance that relies on students to tell time. -
Standing fidget desk
A fidget desk solution to the modern fidget craze and science. -
Shake table
An earthquake simulator machine that is powered by a drill. -
Portable green screen
A large portable green screen for the video editing class. -
Camera obscura
An antique inspired modern camera obscura. -
Movable instrument storage
A robust solution to inadequate violin and viola storage. -
tessellating concrete path
Concrete path beautification of the main entrance using a tessellating falcon stamp. -
Mulch Makeover
A new landscape design, which incorporates plants that are drought tolerant, evergreen, and low maintenance.
Fall 2016: The Sanctuary Arcata
The Fall 2016 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with The Sanctuary Arcata, a local non-profit with a mission to "inspire creative growth through the arts", to design and build sustainable infrastructure at their community space in Arcata, CA.
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Abundant free food kiosk
A new way for The Sanctuary to distribute donated food to the public in a free, convenient manner. -
Greywater system
A greywater system from the kitchen water to reduce the freshwater demand of the gardens. -
Improved compost
An improved, easy, pest resistant, three stage compost system. -
solar food dehydrator
A solar dehydrator to preserve the abundant food at The Sanctuary without relying on fossil fuels. -
Sink to toilet greywater system
Reduce freshwater use in toilet, by reusing the sink water for the toilet bowl. -
Rainwater
A rainwater catchment system at The Sanctuary.
Spring 2016: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2016 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.
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Robotics Competition Table
A table constructed for Lego EV3 Mindstorm sumo robotics competitions. -
Interactive Watershed
An interactive watershed model to demonstrate point and non-point pollution. -
Vacuum Bazooka
A vacuum bazooka demonstration that launches projectiles using pressure differential. -
Square Wheels
A square wheel demonstration that challenges the norm while demonstrating mathematical concepts. -
Lego Makerspace
A mobile Lego work-space with storage capacity. -
Permeable Pathway
A permeable pathway connecting existing permeable and impermeable paths. -
Concession Cart
A concession cart for Zane Middle School students to use during snacktime. -
Gutter Repair
An innovative solution for gutter waterfalls in the Zane Middle School quad. -
Mobile Greenhouse
A mobile greenhouse for students to grow their own starts. -
Mobile Wedging Table
A mobile wedging table for the ceramics department.
Spring 2015: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2015 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.
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Disc golf course
A 9-hole disc golf course created from upcycled materials. -
Triangle of Life
An aesthetically pleasing landscape that serves as a hub of activity for students. -
Native memorial garden
An upgrade of the memorial garden including pervious concrete paths and native plants. -
Rainwater gutter fix
A simple gutter fix using upcycled street signs and designed to match the campus. -
Animal visitation center
A chicken coop and separate goat enclosure that are both designed to be inside a classroom. -
Resonance demonstration
A visual demonstration of resonance made from recycled redwood, subwoofer and metal. -
Solar station
A solar powered charging station that can power robots, phones, and any USB charable device. -
Probability machine
A 3ft x 5ft quincunx probability machine made from upcycled wear plates. -
Archimedes screwpump
A classroom device that demonstrates the engineering and science behind water transportation. -
Multiple rocket launcher
A six-shot paper rocket launcher using PVC, solenoid valves, a Schrader valvevand a bicycle pump. -
Recyclable cleaning station
A cart used to clean cafeteria recyclables.
Fall 2014: Redwood Coast Montessori
The Fall 2014 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Coast Montessori to design and build sustainable, educational, low embedded energy, infrastructure that supports K-8 education and the dune ecosystem at their Manila Community Center location.
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chicken coop
A chicken coop designed to last for many years in a coastal dune environment and to be used by children on a daily basis -
entrance garden
A new, aesthetically pleasing, entrance garden for the Redwood Coast Montessori -
greenhouse
A renovated greenhouse for use by classes -
rainwater catchment
A small rainwater catchment system for watering ornamentals and demonstrating wise water practices -
solar charging station
A small solar charging station for consistent USB power and demonstrating photovoltaic principles -
climbing wall
An awesome traverse climbing wall
Spring 2014: Zane Middle School
The Spring 2014 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.
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Bernoulli Bike Blower
A bicycle powered machine to demonstrate the Bernoulli principle. -
Garden Update
A major upgrade of the existing garden focusing on easy maintenance. -
Rainwater Catchment
A rainwater catchment system to support the garden and edible landscaping. -
Upcycled Disc Golf
An upcycled disc golf basket using skateboards and a 55 gallon drum. -
Songbird Refuge
An songbird refuge made from replicable upcycled components in a songbird corridor. -
Bridge Competition Tester
A testing machine for testing during bridge building competitions. -
Edible Landscaping
An integrated edible landscaping on the Zane campus. -
Mobile Greenhouse
A mobile greenhouse for starting seeds that wheels from class to sun. -
Upcyled Caddy
A system of upcycled caddies for use in the classroom.
Fall 2013: WetLand
The Fall 2013 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with WetLand to research, design, and build systems that foster the artists living sustainably onboard a barge in the waterways of Philadelphia.
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Pyramidal desalinator
Futuristic pyrimidal water desalinator -
Aquaponic system
Upcycled IBC aquponics system -
Edible railing
Edible railing providing veggies from upcycled containers -
Spiral rainwater catchment
Innovative spiral rainwater catchment system for geodesic domes -
Energy monitor
Energy monitor for an off-grid system -
Water meter
Meter to test multiple parameters of collected rainwater
Spring 2013: SCRAP Humboldt
The Spring 2013 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with SCRAP Humboldt to design and build projects that upcycle and elevate waste through sound design in Humboldt County.
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All Book No Hands book reader
Upcycled binders into book readers. -
Bag it Up box kite
Upcycled malt bags into box kites. -
Community tinker desk
Upcycled doors into a community tinker desk. -
Carpet sample dry mop
Upcycled carpet samples into dry mops. -
Forever Dry umbrella repair kit
3D printed repair kit for umbrellas. -
Parabolic wax melter
Satellite dish wax melter with 3D molds. -
Two pendulum harmonograph
Upcycled card desk into a harmonograph. -
Upcycled bike trailer
Upcycled street signs into a bike trailer. -
Waste stream educational wheel
Waste steam educational wheel. -
Upcycled checkout desk
Upcycled albums and wood into a checkout desk.
Fall 2012: Laurel Tree Charter School
The Fall 2012 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Laurel Tree Charter School to design and build green educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-12 education at their Arcata, CA location.
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Energy use visualization
Method to creatively visualize school energy use. -
Human powered blender
Two person human powered blender device -
Newton's laws of motion apparatuses
Three devices to teach Newton's laws of motion using mystery -
Electrical wiring apparatus
Device to teach series and parallel wiring using intrigue -
Earthen oven
Earthen oven for making pizza -
Interactive green benches
Amphitheater of three interactive green benches -
Primary garden to kitchen
Garden beds for primary students to grow veggies for the kitchen
Spring 2012: Friends of the Dunes
The Spring 2012 semester of Engineering 215 worked with Friends of the Dunes to design and build projects that support the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center at 220 Stamps Lane, Manila, CA.
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Solar Powered Trail Lighting System
Solar trail lighting -
Carbon Footprint Wheel
Educational carbon footprint display -
Living Green Roof
Green roof educational model -
Acoustic Panels
Acoustic panels utilizing re-purposed materials -
Living Green Display
Interactive display promoting environmental consciousness -
Rapid Composter
Rapid composting system -
The Stretchbarrow
Hybrid stretcher/wheelbarrow -
The Sandy Cove
Amphitheater constructed of urbanite -
Pump Powered Dune Movement Simulator
Interactive sand dune model -
Beachgrass Baler
Tool to bale beach grass
Fall 2011: Flock House
The Fall 2011 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with the Flock House to research, design, and build sustainable and inspiring systems for two living systems that will be traveling through and interacting with various New York neighborhoods.
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Plastic Plumage and Bird Cage
Corrugated plastic shell and one gallon milk carton shingles -
Aluminum Awareness
Aluminum can shingles and 2-liter bottle windows -
Poly Pod
Doors, windows, and planters made from ironed plastic bags and bubble-wrap, with umbrella awnings -
Geared-Up From the Feet-Up
Bicycle powered generator capable of generating 100+ Watts -
Pump'n Power
A handcar styled, two person, human powered, energy generator -
Hyper Visible Power Meter
A post-apocalyptic, bomb-like, display for the state of the Flock House batteries -
Window Shopper and Back Me Up
Flock House solar dehydrator and backpack solar dehydrator
Spring 2011: Locally Delicious
The Spring 2011 semester of Engineering 215 worked with Locally Delicious to design, build, test and disseminate projects that support healthy lifestyles among youths grades 4th through 6th and their families.
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Tear the Roof off
Dry sliced apples in 18 hours of sunlight with this legless solar dehydrator -
The GnomeTainer
Modular, raised garden with integrated rain catchment that can be installed on a porch -
Catch and Cook
A solar oven capable of reaching 160°F in 20 minutes -
Solar Bowling Oven
Solar oven kids can build and use on their own -
Wormland worm bin
Scalable vermiculture system from free materials for kids -
Row Blender
Row yourself a smoothie with an exercise powered blender -
Sodhoppers' Solar Dehydrator
Durable food dehydrator for a school from a waste kitchen cabinet -
Interactive School Garden
Modular school garden design incorporating several different garden styles -
The Solar Swing
Solar oven for a school reaching 200°F in 30 minutes -
School Worm Bin
Worm bin for a school built from a 55 gallon drum
Fall 2010: HBCSL Somoa Hostel
The Fall 2010 semester of Engineering 215 worked with Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living to design and build projects that support a proposed eco-hostel in Humboldt County.
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Thermosyphon Solar Shower System
An outdoor shower that utilizes solar energy to heat the water -
Samoa Hostel Truth Tank
Provides greywater treatment system for a satellite solar shower -
Samoa Hostel Wattimus Prime
A metering scheme that monitors the amount of energy used by the visitors -
Can You Feel The Heatloss?
An education display about convection and heat loss -
Samoa Hostel Natural Paints
A natural paint display to educate visitors of the Samoa Hostel -
Pain in the Axle
A bicycle-powered electrical generator that powers a television and DVD player -
Samoa Hostel Windbelt
An array of wind belts that can charge a cell phone -
The Mechanical Munchy-Maker
A mechanical bicycle that generates energy to power a kitchen appliance -
Samoa Hostel Insulation Station
Educates visitors about the effectiveness insulation types and their relative costs -
Samoa Hostel greywater island
Models, designs, and educates guests and implementers of hostel size greywater treatment
Spring 2010: RCEA
Two labs of the Spring 2010 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Redwood Coast Energy Authority to build energy education boxes for classrooms in Humboldt County. These boxes are designed for different K-12 grade ranges and cover one of three topics: energy conservation, renewable energy or climate change.
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The Power of Wind
Educates students on the basics of wind power -
The Rad Triad
A Chutes and Ladders-like board game, a popup book and a sing-a-long song -
Weather Warnings
Teaches climate change through a movie, three stations, and a worksheet -
Modeling Renewable Energy
Educates students on many types of renewable energy -
Bust-A-Watt
Teaches energy conservation through activities, home assessments, and an art assignment -
Seas of Change
Educates students about the polar ice caps melting effects of climate change through a hands-on model -
Energy in a Cinch
Teaches about renewable energy through the use of a Windbelt -
CAN YOU WorKIT
Students assemble and operate a hand crank electrical generators -
Climate Crusaders
A Cap-and-Trade game and a model greenhouse gas experiment
Spring 2010: World Shelters
One lab of the Spring 2010 semester of Engineering 215 worked worked with World Shelters to design and improve upon structures by leveraging the resources of Haiti and World Shelters
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Simple Square
Reduces the amount of unique connecting pieces needed to construct World Shelter's JAS Shelter -
Rock Roots JAS
JAS Shelter retrofits to withstand a Class One hurricane -
Make it Complete with Papercrete
Inner wall system incorporates the use of papercrete, a weatherproof and fire resistant material -
Rubble to Resource
Rubble trench foundations utilize rubble to rebuild Haiti -
Bags of Shelter
Earthbag shelter designed for use as a transitional shelter -
Titanium Sun Shield
Primer and topcoat application over the polypropylene exterior of a WorldShelters temporary structure
Fall 2009: CCAT and Network for a Healthy California
The Fall 2009 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Cal Poly Humboldt's Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) as well as The Network for a Healthy California to design and build sustainable and educational infrastructure.
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Bubble Box
Converts kinetic energy into electricity using a hand crank for means of education -
The CCAT Box
A composting toilet system to be used at CCAT -
DraftMaster
A clothes dryer that incorporates airflow and low energy to dry clothes -
Kitchen Effluent filter
A filtration system that removes the particulate matter from the effluent of the CCAT kitchen sink -
Greywater Grease Trap
An improved grease trap to keep fats, oils, and grease out of the CCAT greywater system -
Cob protection and beautification
A plaster that protects and beautifies the cob installations at CCAT -
Public Health Bike Blender
A portable pedal powered blender that uses a flexible drive-shaft for The Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region
Spring 2009: WaterPod
The Spring 2009 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with the WaterPod to research, design, and build systems that foster the artists living sustainably onboard a barge in the waterways of New York City.
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Bicycle Energy Generator
An alternative way to convert kinetic energy to AC power by means of a bicycle energy generator -
Soil-less Growing System
A system that would grow food for the occupants of the barge without the presence of soil -
Filter Commander 9000
A water filtration system to make drinkable water from rainwater catchment -
Tour de Volts
A bicycle as a power source to provide a bit of extra energy to the WaterPod -
WaterPod Hang Thyme
A hydroponic green wall that is used to grow herbs in minimal amounts of space -
FBD Rainwater Purification
Exists to provide clean drinking water for the WaterPod Project -
Coopatron 5000
A chicken coop designed to supplement the dietary needs of the inhabitants of the WaterPod -
Rocket Stove
To provide a reliable and sustainable means of cooking by minimizing fuel use and optimizing efficiency -
Pico in a Bucket
To harness the kinetic energy of the falling water from the overflow of the WaterPod's water tower -
WindPod Turbine
A vertical access wind turbine that uses the power of the wind coming from any direction to create energy -
Composting Toilet
Duchamp de Loo, is a composting toilet system that can be used and can educate people about environmental ways to get rid of human waste
Fall 2008: Full Belly Project
The Fall 2008 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Full Belly Project to adapt their Universal Nut Sheller in the following three manners:
- Reducing the cost and cement content of the UNS for manufacture in West Africa: The LC sheller and The Full Bell
- Utilizing waste plastic bags to make the UNS molds in Haiti: Hot Dang Plastic Encasement and Pressed Plastic
- Adapting a US version of the UNS to serve as a source of funding and outreach: Nutsy, Multiplicity and Simple Simon
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The LC sheller
Innovating concrete with sawdust and clay to lower the costs and weight using materials available in some parts of Western Africa -
The Full Bell
Improves the original UNS by reducing the cost and increasing durability of the sheller -
Hot Dang Plastic Encasement
Waste plastic bags available in Haiti cleaned, cut, crocheted and ironed into a hard plastic mold -
Pressed Plastic
A process to thermoform waste plastic bags to form molds for nut shellers using resources available in Haiti -
Nutsy
Shaped like an acorn the Nutsy aims to be a smaller, more portable, and more aesthetically pleasing version of the UNS for marketing within the US -
Multiplicity
Smaller U.S. prototype with exchangeable rotors for different size nuts -
Simple Simon
Smaller US prototype made from wood and aluminum
Spring 2008: Discovery Museum
The Spring 2008 semester of Engineering 215 worked with the Discovery Museum to create interactive, educational inserts for an existing flume designed by another Cal Poly Humboldt course.
- Previous semesters
- Spring 1995 - ERE Home pages (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 1995 - Schatz Energy Research Center Home pages and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Home pages (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Spring 1996 - Solar Oven Design for K-12 School Teachers (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 1996 - Re-Design of the Arcata Educational Farm Irrigation System (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Spring 1997 - Design of a system or plan for Coast Sea Foods that will reduce Bat Ray predation. (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 1997 - Design of Stencil Program for Humboldt County Surfrider Foundation (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Spring 1998 - Solar Oven Design for the ASEE National Design Graphics Competition (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 1998 - Design of Simple Machines for Discovery Museum (Instructor: Susan Firor)
- Spring 1999 - Instructional demonstration to be used by either an elementary or high school teacher to teach Slow Sand Filtration (Instructor: Susan Firor)
- Fall 1999 - Water Treatment From Your Kitchen (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Spring 2000 - Solar Oven Design for K-12 School Teachers (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 2001 - Mobile Environmental Laboratory. (Instructor Eileen Cashman)
- Spring 2001 - Physical Model of Groundwater flow and remediation for local K-12 educators (Instructors Eileen Cashman and Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 2002 - Sleeping Structure for Arcata Youth Hostel (Instructor Derek Baker)
- Spring 2003 - Water Sample Storage Device for Developing Countries (Instructor Mike Anderson)
- Fall 2003 - Physical model for teaching K-12th grade students about energy conservation in the home or about renewable energy systems.
- Spring 2004 - Energy Reduction Plan for House 18 – Environmental Resources Engineering Department Office (Instructor Beth Eschenbach)
- Fall 2004 - Energy Reduction Plan for House 71 – Learning and Testing Center (Instructor Eileen Cashman)
- Spring 2005 - Flume Inserts for Redwood Discovery Museum (Instructor Eileen Cashman)
- Fall 2005 - Interactive Energy Efficiency Displays (pdf) for Redwood Coast Energy Authority (Instructor Lonny Grafman)