Extreme interdisciplinary study abroad-From sea slugs to gas turbines

Richards talks about studying abroad. Travel abroad for coursework is a dream of almost all undergraduate students. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), that dream is realized by almost half of the student body. For him, that meant nine weeks in Puerto Rico in the spring of 2010. However, this...

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Published inAmerican Ceramic Society. American Ceramic Society Bulletin Vol. 92; no. 5; p. 32
Main Author Richards, Brad
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Columbus American Ceramic Society 01.06.2013
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Gas turbines
Managerial skills
Materials science
Skill development
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Summary:Richards talks about studying abroad. Travel abroad for coursework is a dream of almost all undergraduate students. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), that dream is realized by almost half of the student body. For him, that meant nine weeks in Puerto Rico in the spring of 2010. However, this was not a trip to study island culture or become fluent in the Spanish language. The primary purpose of the trip was to experience a side of science and engineering that one would not normally encounter in their career path. The goal was to learn management skills, how to interact with others, and how to work outside of his comfort zone.
ISSN:0002-7812
1945-2705