Prof. Chu receives AIM Award

Author: School of Design
April 10, 2026
A coffee set with a coffee pot and four coffee cups with saucers. All objects have an ivory, cream white color as a base and some decoration in the form of swoshes in green and gold color.
Photo Credit: Hsiao-Yun Chu, image provided by.

Prof. Hsiao-Yun Chu has received an Affordable Instructional Materials Award to enhance her teaching of DES 356, The History of Design and Technology. "The AIM Award will allow me to create a hands-on library of artifacts from the past, representing different eras and movements that we cover," says Prof. Chu.  "History can often seem abstract; sharing tangible examples engages kinesthetic learning and brings history to life. This strategy incorporates Universal Design for Learning and other pedagogical best practices to make learning more accessible and engaging, without burdening students financially. I am so grateful to AIM for this opportunity." 
 

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