59 58 Building your own curriculum allows you not only to get a theoretical framework from various disciplines, you can also study questions, issues and topics through various lenses. Let's take a look at what that means for technology for example . Arts & Humanities Technology is not a new invention. In the different courses at UCR, you will encounter technology from past, present and future perspectives. For example , in the Introduction to Archaeology class, students got to experience technology from the Iron Age hands-on. They explored ancient textile production from beginning to end and unearthed the timeless relevance of technology. Within the project, students constructed a weaving frame and got great insights into ingenuity and resourcefulness from the past. They also gathered materials from the forest and sourced wool from a local shepherd. By building a frame and exploring spinning, students also improved their skills in practical archaeology and gained a deep appreciation for the technological innovations of the past. Technolog y through an interdisciplinar y lense Engineering All students at UCR graduate with a Senior Project, where they do research into a topic of their choosing. One of our students completed their Senior Project in Engineering by looking at improving wind turbine efficiency. The research delved into whether the surface of wind turbine blades could be improved by mimicking the bumpy flippers of humpback whales. By developing a prototype of a wind turbine with little bumps, the academic exper tise from literature research and practical construction were combined. This project contributed to the ongoing development of renewable energy technology. Using information from nature together with technology to improve our renewable resources is a great step towards the future . www.ucr.nl /universitycollegeroosevelt Science Another student looked into eco-friendly substitutes for concrete and cement, by using more natural materials like mushrooms. The underground network that links mushrooms is called mycelium and has been found to be a promising material in biotechnology and construction. By growing composites of mycelium and other materials, a different type of flooring was explored. After the material was produced, it was tested on all kinds of aspects. For example , mechanical strength, durability and environmental impacts were explored. Innovations in technology therefore lead to improvements in construction and a greener, more efficient future . Motivated? Engaged? Eager to lear n? Social? Curious? Not afraid to choose something of f the beaten track? Broadly interested? Is this you? Then UCR might be the right place for you! Social Science The students in our Developmental Psychology class have been playing with toys and games. They investigated how different toys impact a child’s cognitive , physical, social and emotional development. Would there be a difference between the blocks our grandparents might have played with and more technologically advanced gadgets? While these questions cannot be answered fully yet, students are on the path to creating new knowledge and exploring the impact of technology. They are not just studying theories, they are living them. These are the first steps of learning how the technology of today will change how children play and develop in the future . /universitycollegeroosevelt /ucroosevelt
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