The Curriculum Innovation Award recognizes innovation in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Education and encourages the dissemination of exemplary curricular innovations throughout the engineering education community. Papers of the innovations, written by past award recipients, are archived here and may be viewed by clicking the menu on the left.

The award has been given for curriculum innovations for undergraduate, graduate or continuing education that

• Have demonstrated a significant advancement in engineering education and have been demonstrated (reduced to practice).
• Have the potential for significant impact on meeting the changing needs of the engineering profession.
• Have the ability to be adapted by many schools in an affordable and effective manner.
• Show a high likelihood of the innovation being widely adopted.

Papers may include one or more of the following:

• Broadening and integrating across the curriculum, including design
• Developing new methodologies or paradigms
• Utilizing or developing new design/analytical tools
• Interdisciplinary education
• Involvement of industry
• Contributing to international dimensions
• Appropriate integration of computers/specialized laboratory equipment
• Cultural consideration - human, safety, environmental, economic
• Focus on student-centered learning initiatives

The award recipients are affiliated with an institution of higher learning that has an ABET accredited ME/MET program or substantially equivalent outside the U.S.