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Thinking beyond the classroom: Five years of PBL – How Project-Based Learning has transformed Engineering Studies at ETH Zurich
Five years ago, the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) at D-ITET was launched with the goal of providing students with a hands-on, interdisciplinary education. Since its founding, the center has implemented numerous projects, developed new teaching formats, and built valuable collaborations with industry. Michele Magno, head of PBL, offers insights into its development, successes, and vision for the future.
Small Creatures, Big Data: Innovative prototype enhances lemur research at Zoo Zurich
In the Masoala Rainforest at Zoo Zurich, a state-of-the-art prototype developed by the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) is currently undergoing testing. This new device provides unprecedented and pivotal data for research on Goodman's mouse lemurs, one of the world's smallest lemur species.
Patch-IT: Selected among the best 100 projects as part of the Prototype for Humanity Initiative
Patch-IT, multi-sensor sensor nodes for continuous vital sign monitoring for sepsis detection in neonatal intensive care, has been selected among the best 100 projects as part of the Prototype for Humanity Initiative. The initiative aims to foster partnerships among sectors, institutions, and individuals, all working toward a better world where innovation is at the heart of comprehensive, sustainable development.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards FS 2024
At the end of this semester, the best assistants were awarded the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award FS 2024. The winners are Angelo Nujic (Analysis II) and Philipp Schilk (Embedded Systems).
Successful week for PBL
Last week, the Center for Project-Based Learning at D-ITET (PBL) won two awards at challenging conferences. Andrea Ronco, Philipp Schilk and Michele Magno won the best demo award at the 9th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things Design and Implementation (IoTDI). The other prize was the best paper award at the 75th IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I²MTC) 2024.
Rahel Herzog honoured with Ernst Blickle Studienpreis 2024
Rahel Herzog, now a doctoral student in the Advanced Mechatronics Systems Group, has received the Ernst Blickle Studienpreis 2024.
SAFARI Research Group receives DSN 2025 Test of Time Award
The SAFARI Research Group, headed by Prof. Onur Mutlu, has been awarded the Test of Time Award at the 55th IEEE/IFIP International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks.
Jasmin Smajic awarded the title "Professor"
Dr Jasmin Smajic, currently Senior Scientist at the Institute of Electromagnetic Fields and Lecturer at ETH Zurich, has been awarded the title "Professor". He is a leading scientist in the field of theoretical and computational electromagnetics.