Design of problem-based learning activities in the field of microfluidics for 12- to 13-year-old participants—Small Plumbing!: empowering the next generation of microfluidic engineers

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics

Volumn 20, Issue 7, 2016, Pages

  Bridle, H ^a   Morton, J ^a   Cameron, P ^b   Desmulliez, M P Y ^a   Kersaudy Kerhoas, M ^a,c  

^a HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b Novo Science Ltd   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Microfluidics; Problem based learning; Public engagement; Schoolchildren

Indexed keywords

DESIGN; ENGINEERING RESEARCH; FABRICATION; PRODUCT DESIGN;

DESIGN AND TESTS; MICRO FLUIDIC SYSTEM; PROBLEM BASED LEARNING; PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING APPROACHES; PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; RESEARCH CHALLENGES; SCHOOLCHILDREN; SUPPORTING MATERIAL;

MICROFLUIDICS;

EID: 84977572032     PISSN: 16134982     EISSN: 16134990     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10404-016-1770-x     Document Type: Article

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