Engineers and scientists are problem solvers— individuals who skillfully apply their
knowledge to tackle real-world problems by designing experiments, building and
troubleshooting prototypes, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting experimental
results to peers, supervisors and customers. It follows that to attract more students into STEM
careers, students must be provided with more meaningful learning experiences in order to
motivate and excite them—learning-experiences that relate directly to the world in which
they live. They want and need active hands-on learning experiences that challenge them to
explore new and emerging technologies that provide opportunities to “think outside the box”
and apply their knowledge, skills and creativity in solving authentic real-world problems [11-
14]. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is capable of providing this type of learning experience.