A Review on the Importance of Mechanical Engineering in Engineering Education
EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.08.086
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Vinit Raut,Pratik Raut,Dr. Chinmay Pingulkar , Priyank Vartak, " A Review on the Importance of Mechanical Engineering in Engineering Education ", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 8, Article 1, pp. 1-3, 2025. Published by Computer Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.
Abstract
Mechanical engineering is a foundational discipline in the field of engineering education. It plays a crucial role in fostering innovation, technological advancement, and industrial development. This research paper reviews the significance of mechanical engineering in engineering education research, its impact on technological progress, and its contributions to multidisciplinary learning and problem-solving skills development. The paper also highlights future directions for research in mechanical engineering education.
Keywords
Mechanical engineering, education research, Innovation in Engineering, multidisciplinary learning.
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