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Brown Introduction to Engineering
Feb 10, 2025

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The Brown Introduction to Engineering course, offered by the National Education Equity Lab in partnership with Brown University, is a college-level course available at no cost to high school scholars attending under-resourced Title I high schools. The course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the engineering profession, providing students with an understanding of the significant role engineers play in society. It is suitable as a foundation for further study in engineering. The course curriculum, led by Professor Karen Haberstroh, commences with an examination of engineering design, introducing students to several fundamental tools applicable to the field of engineering. The curriculum then shifts focus to the mechanics of materials and the analysis of static structures. Additional topics covered in the course include professional ethics and the social responsibility of engineers. The course prerequisites require students to have successfully completed Trigonometry prior to enrollment. By participating in this course, students will gain a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and ethical considerations, preparing them for future advanced studies in the field of engineering.

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Rishab Jain