Bridging Theory and Practice with Ansys at Cornell University

Overview

Engineering courses are heavy on theory with little connection to practice, especially in the early years of curricula. Many students get discouraged by this and change their major. Cornell University uses Ansys-based simulations to bridge the gap between theory and industrial applications in mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.

In this webinar, Prof. Bhaskaran will discuss a broadly applicable framework and methodology for implementing Ansys simulation, which has been successfully used in mechanics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer courses at Cornell University. Their approach uses problem-based learning through hands-on simulations in Ansys with the critical theory taught just in time, focusing on concepts.

A deep conceptual understanding of the underlying theory helps students approach simulations like experts. They learn to verify and validate their simulation results, avoiding the pitfalls of "garbage-in, garbage-out." Prof. Bhaskaran will present industry case studies in mechanics, dynamics, and fluid dynamics using realistic geometries developed in collaboration with Ansys.

What Attendees Will Learn

• How to incorporate industry applications into courses using Ansys-based simulations
• How to bridge the gap between theory and industry applications
• How to integrate practical simulations in courses using best practices in pedagogy, such as active learning

Who Should Attend

Engineering educators at the undergraduate level who are interested in incorporating industry applications and practical simulations into their courses while enhancing the learning of theory.

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