Advancing Engineering Education
Welcome to the Werth Lab: Biomedical Engineering Education, Assessment, and Research (BEEAR) Group at Cornell University
Who are we?
As both engineers and education researchers, the Werth Lab is dedicated to enhancing the educational landscape for aspiring engineers. We push boundaries by developing new evidence-based teaching practices and tools.
Our mission is to engineer educational systems that empower an innovative next generation of engineers to tackle global challenges effectively.
Our Core Research Pillars
At the heart of our work, we investigate three key and interconnected components that shape effective engineering education:
Values
We explore what engineers value and how these values are translated into learning objectives within engineering curricula. This includes comparing values across different engineering disciplines and other experimental sciences.
Pedagogy
Our research investigates innovative teaching methods, technologies, and instructional strategies. We foster essential skills like teamwork, technical proficiency, creativity, and the application of scientific knowledge to engineering problems.
Assessment
We develop research-based assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness of engineering education interventions. These tools provide reliable data and insights into the impact of pedagogical innovations on learning outcomes.
Collaborate With Us
The Werth Lab actively welcomes collaborations, partnerships, and inquiries from students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals who share our passion for evidence-based engineering education.