Ac 2011-152: Teaching Cad Modeling Using Lego
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Jeffrey L. Newcomer is a Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Western Washington University. He received B.S. (1988) and M.Eng. (1989) degrees in Aeronautical Engineering, a M.S. in Science and Technology Studies (1993), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1994) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is engaged in research to improve instruction and assessment in engineering, with an emphasis on engineering fundamentals such as mechanics
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