Who are the instructional assistant interns?: Examining the synergy of teaching assistants in first-year engineering course during the pandemic

This paper describes a multi-disciplinary, project-based engineering course (ENG 1P13) that is part of the first-year engineering program at McMaster University. This paper focuses specifically on the materials science and engineering (MSE) aspect of the course. First year students are exposed to MSE content through a series of realistic projects with supporting lab and lecture content. The course content has been adapted for online delivery during the pandemic. Insight into the effectiveness of teaching materials science within a multi-disciplinary project environment and best practices for remote learning will be highlighted.