Undergraduate seniors from Prof. Jayan’s course “materials and their processing for mechanical engineers” presented their Minecraft projects to middle school students

What materials do engineers need to build and launch rockets? What about building a Robot in Minecraft? Imagine the strongest material in the universe. Can Minecraft teach you how to build it? Interested in video games? Do you play Monopoly? Learn how to make your own fun and educational game in Minecraft. Do you collect stones? Did you know Minecraft can build and help you learn about precious gemstones like diamond? Do you want to become an Engineer @CMU?

CMU MatSci Professor Bob Davis enjoys learning through games

CMU MechE Department Head Allen Robinson looks on as students discuss a game where one needs to manufacture items to escape a labyrinth

CMU MechE faculty Alan McGaughey and Jonathan Malen enjoying the student projects

CMU Engineering Dean Garrett and Lisa Kulick from Communications discussing a MechE senior’s project on the economic and environmental impact of mining

Students, parents, and faculty mingle at the Learning through Games open house

Mineopoly – MechE Masters student designs Monopoly game in Minecraft to teach materials engineering

CMU MechE seniors prepare their Minecraft projects for middle school students

A young gamer in deep thought

Parents of our visitors learn about Minecraft as a learning tool