Introduction to Engineering

Student Projects

Adult learners in Introduction to Engineering engage in student-led entrepreneurial design projects. They work in teams and use technology to problem-solve a particular engineering problem. The project goals include designing a product that will meet specific industry-relevant goals and/or solve a particular community problem, as assigned by their faculty mentors. The skills developed in an Engineering EMPACTS problem will provide introductory students with the beginning skill sets needed to succeed academically and professionally.

Engineering EMPACTS Student Projects


  • Multi -source generator with 3D design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students
  • Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students
  • Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students
  • Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students
  • Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students
  • Oscilight Project Fall 2022, GNEG1103
  • CAD Design - Oscilight - GNEG1103
  • Cad Design - Oscilight - GNEG1103
  • Learning to Solder
  • Fall 2022 GNEG1103 -The Oscilight
  • Final Product - Solar Lawnmower
  • Teamwork - Solar Lawnmower
  • CAD Design - Solar Lawnmower
  • Wiring Diagram - Solar Lawnmower
  • Solar Lawnmover Cost Structure GNEG
  • Solar Lawnmower Construction
  • Soldering - Solar Lawnmower
  • Solar Lawnmower Construction
  • Finished Working Model - Fall 2022, Intro to Engineering

Images above include projects from

Spring 2022, Taylor Hoyt and Samuel Silzer, Introduction to Engineering,
Dr. Alex Stratigakis
Fall 2019, Thomas Hogan, Introduction to Engineering, Lisa Wipplinger, Instructor
Special thanks to the EMPACTS Laboratory Technology Staff – Astrid Stohl, Dawson Robinson, River Robinson, and Nathan Sorey.