Mission

The mission of the Wisconsin Engineering Education Laboratory is to contribute to the growth and well-being of the college through programs that support research and practice in education.

Our motto, "developing research into practice" suggests our commitment to the role of assessment research in informing and improving practice. Our motto can (intentionally) be read two ways. First, the laboratory works to develop new research in the practice of engineering education, seeking to answer questions such as: What parts of the educational system are effective? For whom? Why? and At what cost? Second, the laboratory works to take existing research and share it with faculty and others so that it can be "practiced". The key questions here are: How can we use existing research to improve the practice of engineering education? and How must we adapt existing models to our particular needs?

The lab is designed to aid in the creation and on-going development of an adaptive educational community for faculty, students, and administrators alike. We believe that people need support, training, and opportunities to try new things within a community of peers in order to remain excited about what they do.

Browse our site, visit our resource center at 333 N. Randall Ave, #313-316, or contact us to find out how we can help you with your educational endeavors.

Sarah K.A. Pfatteicher
Director

Jennifer Kushner
Assoc. Director