A collaborative learning environment for intellectual teamwork across the curriculum

While the solitary genius inventor remains a romantic icon, the modem workplace is dominated by collaborative activity. As products and services grow in complexity, collaborative design is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary and conducted by large teams of specialists (often including clients or client surrogates). Consequently, universities must prepare students for collaborative work. This paper describes an experimental facility in which new pedagogical opportunities have been created for teaching teamwork in each discipline and across disciplines.