A hands-on approach that makes electromagnetics relevant to students - The results of a three year study -

VECTOR succeeded in the primary goal of increasing the relevance of EM to undergraduate students. Analysis of self-reported learning gains, student artifacts, and reflective statements give a mixed message. Students see EM as more relevant and also report learning more from simulation and measurement tools. While it is not possible to claim students know more EM and are better able to apply it, analysis of examination problems shows no sign they have learned any less, essentially no harm was done.