What happens after an engineering experiment finishes?
After an engineering experiment, students generally clean and return the equipment, check that the laboratory is safe, organize and analyze the measurements, discuss the results, and write a report. Depending on the course, they may also submit or present the report, receive feedback, or repeat part of the experiment.
Key points
- Equipment is put away and the laboratory is left in a safe condition.
- Students organize and analyze the data, then prepare a report with their discussion of the results.
- Some courses include a presentation, instructor feedback, or a repeat experiment after the session.
Things to check
- Submission methods and deadlines, as well as whether presentations or repeat experiments are required, vary by university, department, and course; students should check the syllabus and the instructor’s instructions.