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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.
Collaboration of Nano-TCAD Group and researchers at UT Austin published in Nature Materials
In collaboration with UT Austin, PhD candidate Manasa Kaniselvan from Nano-TCAD Group published an article in Nature Materials. The study investigates the origin of resistance switching in 2D materials, presenting findings which are of interest for nano-devices in applications in next-generation computer memory and communication technology.
Ataberk Olgun and Giray Yağlıkçı inducted into the HPCA Hall of Fame
Doctoral student Ataberk Olgun and postdoc Giray Yağlıkçı, both members of the Safari Research Group led by Prof. Onur Mutlu, were inducted into the HPCA Hall of Fame.
Maksym Yarema promoted to Adjunct Professor
Dr Maksym Yarema has been promoted to Adjunct Professor. Maksym Yarema’s research takes place at the intersection of natural and engineering science, investigating the relationships between materials and performance. His mission is to combine chemistry and materials with electronics.