Teaching Inventive Thinking*
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This paper reports on a new undergraduate course at Florida Atlantic University titled: “Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving in Engineering”. The goal is to enhance inventive thinking abilities of undergraduate students resulting in skills that can be used in science, math, engineering and technology. The course is focused on developing thinking skills that stay with the students, and is based on: a) well established systematic and non-systematic approaches to inventive problem solving, b) results from NSF support to FAU on unified frame for inventive problem solving strategies, and c) proven successful methods that have been used in high-tech innovative industries. The new course uses hands-on problem-based learning and emphasizes expanding creativity and thinking skills of students. The activities include 3-D mechanical puzzles, games, mind teasers, and design projects. It emphasizes out-of-the-box inventive thinking, imagination, intuition, common sense, and elements of teamwork.
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