Overview
The Engineering Education Collaborative is a group of faculty who conduct research around all aspects of engineering formation. Research ranges from fundamental studies on the engineering education ecosystem to implementation of new approaches for the education of environmental and civil engineering students.
ADMISSIONS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
About
Education for Leadership Roles
- Preparation to be faculty members, education specialists, policymakers
- Understanding of the engineering education ecosystem
- Experience with various teaching and learning environments
Research Focus Areas
- Student-centered learning and design based apprenticeship
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Diversity and cultures of inclusion
- Role of informal learning environments
- Universal design for STEM students with (learning) disabilities
- Workforce development
Research Outcomes
- Improved teaching techniques that lead to conceptual understanding
- Approaches to teach basic science in an engineering context
- Models of realistic problem-solving
- Guidance for improving undergraduate research experiences
Research Benefits
- Improved conceptual understanding and long-term retention of content
- Students who are prepared for professional practice
- Improved climates for a diverse engineering workforce
People
David Mazyck
Professor Emeritus Department of Environmental Engineering SciencesBiography
Dr. David Mazyck is the Director of Electronic Delivery of Gator Engineering (EDGE), the UF distance learning program for online engineering master’s degrees, certificates, and professional education courses. His research interests pertaining to activated carbon and photocatalysis for the air and water purification.
Primary Research Area
Water Systems
Other Research Areas
Air Resources, Engineering Education, Environmental Nanotechnology
Research Interests
Water treatment, air purification, activated carbon, photocatalysis
Education
B.S., Penn State University
M.S., Penn State University
Ph.D., Penn State University
Awards & Distinctions
- Florida Blue Key‚ Distinguished mentor of undergraduate research (2009)
- 2018 ESSIE Faculty Mentor Award Recipient
To view a full listing of each person’s profile, visit the Engineering Education category in our directory.
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