During the first year at TCNJ, all engineering students take ENG 142 – Fundamentals of Engineering Design.
Fundamentals of Engineering Design provides an introduction to the study of engineering design and the fundamental skill-sets used in the design process. Topics include team dynamics, effective oral and written communication, spatial visualization, and problem solving/engineering design process. These topics are practiced through team-based projects and interactive activities. Breakout sessions specific to each discipline cover additional appropriate topics, providing an overview of several areas of engineering outside of the declared major.
Freshmen complete a Student Design Showcase Project and present their projects at the end of the semester. The Spring 2019 problem statement was to “Design and build a table top toy using recycled materials for a specific age group that is creative, fun to play, and utilizes both luck and skill.” Below is a list of the teams from the Spring 2019 semester.
Grand Prize: BILT aMAZEing |
Innovative Design: LED Finger Race |
Best Craftsmanship Design: Basketball Game |
Dean’s Award and Most Marketable Design: Cheese-O-mania |
Best Presentation: Fishing Frenzy |
Cup Shot |
Table Twister |
Balls Baby! |
Wall Ball |
GOAT |
Belt-Line |
Quahog 5 Foosball |
Triple Threat Hoops |
Bounce N’ Score |
Handheld Maze Game |
Pebble Royale |
Titan Tower |
Recyca-Sling |
Kube |
Kick It |