Project COMPACT introduces fundamental scientific and engineering concepts
through pedagogically sound computer-based activities, and simulations
associated with real world objects, systems and processes.
The processes and objects found in building systems, kitchen appliances,
automotive technologies and fiber optic communications are used as the c
ontext for science and technology investigations.
Our design philosophy is driven by the
National Science Education Standards (NSES),
US Administration Educational Technology Goals, and recommendations
of the National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA) that "learning science is something that students do, not something that is done to them".
COMPACT's software provides a natural way to cross the gulf between applied knowledge and science education.
The software helps to link science content and technology education around real life technical problems.
