Linda Head

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Linda Head is an engineering educator whose work centers on multidisciplinary curriculum design and hands-on project-based learning. Her most recognized contribution, "Bugbots! A Multidisciplinary Design Project For Engineering Students" (2020), has garnered 4 citations and exemplifies her commitment to integrating diverse engineering disciplines into cohesive, team-based undergraduate experiences. The paper details a semester-long sophomore-level project that challenges students to collaborate across fields—mechanical, electrical, and software engineering—by designing and building autonomous "bugbots." This approach not only reinforces technical fundamentals but also cultivates essential teamwork and problem-solving skills. Head’s work underscores the value of a well-rounded engineering education, advocating for curricula that mirror real-world interdisciplinary practice. While her citation count is modest, her impact is felt in the classroom and curriculum development, where she has helped shape pedagogical models that prioritize active learning and cross-functional collaboration. For students and researchers interested in engineering education reform, Head’s work offers a practical blueprint for integrating multidisciplinary projects into core coursework, preparing graduates for the collaborative demands of modern engineering careers.