Things that will shape the future of education: What learning will look like in say 50 years?

Technology is rapidly changing, and learners are increasingly relying on learning and acquiring knowledge outside the classroom. Some educators are already worried that one day, there will be no...

01 February 2018 1,219 4 View

How do you manage classes of students with mixed-abilities?

I am interested in knowing what techniques, tools, methods etc. do lecturers/teachers use in managing classes of students with quite a spread in learning abilities. Whatever your discipline, can...

11 December 2017 2,282 42 View

Why are tin cans ribbed ?

I have read a number of suggestions as to why tin cans, that are used to store food for example, are ribbed, but I could not find a scientific/engineering convincing explanation. Some have said it...

07 August 2016 5,435 11 View

What is your experience of using the flipped classroom teaching model?

05 June 2016 7,122 6 View

With the advent of computer software, what is the future of teaching conventional methods?

In my discipline, structural analysis of structures, computer software can give the solution to your problem in no time provided you formulate the problem correctly. How does this affect the...

04 May 2016 5,684 2 View

Can those into structural engineering share some interesting MSc project titles?

I just thought it will be good to share interesting MSc project titles (I guess we all start running out of ideas and recycling is not good for research!). I'll make a start: - Structural concrete...

04 May 2016 7,150 5 View

In teaching engineering subjects, what is your experience of dealing with students struggling with the maths?

In teaching engineering subjects, what is your experience of dealing with students struggling with the maths? Do you feel the need to adjust your teaching material? or do you just ignore them?...

04 May 2016 3,586 4 View

What does engineering judgement mean to you in the context of design for example? how do you actually teach it to your students?

Often academics talk about engineering judgement and ask their students to use their engineering judgement in arriving at a solution. But how do you understand it? measure it? learn and transfer it?

03 April 2016 806 10 View

Does anyone know what is the ideal (optimum) ratio of fine aggregates to coarse aggregates in a standard concrete mix?

Any tips or pointers greatly appreciated. Papers, documents, own findings, etc. are all welcome.

10 November 2015 4,905 11 View

I am looking for resources on the plastic analysis of steel trusses. Any pointers very appreciated. Papers? Software?

Anyone researching on steel structures

09 October 2015 2,769 4 View

After a reference from Int J Body Compos Res, can any body help?

Hi, I am after the reference below, my library says it cannot obtain a copy either locally or internationally, any help appreciated! Chris Wang ZM, Heshka S, Wielopolski L, Pi-Sunyer FX, Pierson...

03 March 2021 6,193 1 View

Irradiation data for JAPAN?

Hi, Could you help me to get the latest (2019, 2020) solar resource data for a particular site in JAPAN? PV GIS and NSRDB data are not in reach to JAPAN, I'm looking for some other database for...

03 March 2021 961 3 View

How to access MSCI KLD Stats and Sustainalytics?

Hello all, I'm currently working on my undergraduate thesis and I'm having difficulties trying to access KLD Stats and Sustainalytics because my campus Airlangga University and apparently other...

02 March 2021 8,525 1 View

Good sites to recruit survey participants on a grad school student budget?

Any good recommendations for participant recruitment for online surveys on a grad school student budget?

02 March 2021 4,293 4 View

How to write a scientific report?

We are analysing scientific reports at University in great detail, so I wanted to find a scientific report about how to write a scientific report. Including detail such as what information to put...

02 March 2021 7,602 4 View

How does Scientist/RG community evaluates a case study article and the impact of it on a researcher career?

An article that is published as a case study in the SJR listed journal. How much value is added to a researcher career? How it is evaluated by a scientific researcher/University admission...

02 March 2021 9,661 3 View

How to address this issue in the analysis of Real-Time PCR results?

To dear Researchers, I was analyzing a series of concentration for estimation of Real-Time PCR efficiency. The concentration was 1:10. I used MS-excel to evaluate Slope. The result of slope was -8...

01 March 2021 8,683 4 View

Tooth extraction and subsequent dental implant placement in Sprague-Dawley rats induce differential changes in anterior digastric myofibre size and ?

01 March 2021 7,254 3 View

What are the most relevant MSc proposal topics for Petroleum Production Engineering at the moment?

I am a Petroleum Production Engg MSc student at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and I am in the process of selecting a topic for my MSc Engineering Investigation proposal. I would very much...

01 March 2021 7,396 4 View

Can I download BibExcel for MacOs?

Hi everyone, I would like to ask how I can download BibExcel software for MacOs? There are some links which are supported by Windows but I could not find it for Mac. or is there any other software...

01 March 2021 652 1 View