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WPI's Project Based Learning (PBL) Educators' Resource Library

WPI had been a leader in project based learning since the 1970s. This guide for PBL educators provides introductory materials on PBL, resources to help develop PBL, and WPI author publications on the PBL experience at WPI.

Global, Experiential, & Service Learning: Research

Duffy, J., Barington, L., Moeller, W., Barry, C., Kazmer, D., West, C., & Crespo, V. (2008). Service-learning projects in core undergraduate engineering courses.
Duffy, J., Barington, L., Moeller, W., Barry, C., Kazmer, D., West, C., & Crespo, V. (2008). Service-learning projects in core undergraduate engineering courses. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, 3(2).
Elmes, M., & Loiacono, E. (2009). Project-Based Service-Learning for an Unscripted World: the WPI IQP Experience. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 17, 23-39.
WPI Authors
Elmes, M. B., Jiusto, S., Whiteman, G., Hersh, R., & Guthey, G. T. (2012). Teaching social entrepreneurship and innovation from the perspective of place and place making. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 11(4), 533-554.
WPI Authors
Jiusto, S., & DiBiasio, D. (2006). Experiential Learning Environments: Do They Prepare Our Students to be Self‐Directed, Life‐Long Learners?. Journal of Engineering Education, 95(3), 195-204.
WPI Authors
Jiusto, S., & Vaz, R. (2015). Designing for Impact: A Model of Community Engagement for Sustainable Development. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, Vancouver, Canada.
WPI Authors. Conference Best Paper.