student-designed

Included in the count were schools that checked off as one of their offerings a "student-designed major," defined as a program of study based on individual interests, set up with an adviser's help.

Work & Family Mailbox Sue Shellenbarger 2011

Scroll down and check "student-designed major" on the checklist, then click on "See results" for the total list of 969 four-year colleges that say they allow students this option.

Work & Family Mailbox Sue Shellenbarger 2011

The $5,900 Earthquake-Proof House Ying chee Chui In the student-designed house, modules rotate around a courtyard.

Week in Ideas: Christopher Shea 2011

Western Washington University had a bit more of a challenge with their student-designed sports car.

Automotive X Prize: Stress and triumph during the handling test 2010

Western Washington University had a bit more of a challenge with their student-designed sports car.

Automotive X Prize: Stress and triumph during the handling test 2010

Free hand car drawings cover the walls and one quarter scale physical models of student-designed cars sit in the middle of the room.

Tom Matlack: Winning the War at Home 2009

And, as I watched toddlers to high schoolers all contributing in developmentally-appropriate ways from gluing felt shapes onto pre-cut scarves to running student-designed projects, I thought about how we could truly build a national pipeline of educated and engaged citizens simply by making volunteering and service learning a component of every U.S. child's basic education from an early age -- and not just a holiday season event.

Silda Wall Spitzer: 'Tis The Season For Kids And Families To Grow Involved! 2009

So called because of the building's bent-tube layout that maximizes the use of natural light, Refract House also showcases renewable materials in its construction, such as reclaimed redwood for its siding and student-designed bamboo cabinetry.

Jennifer Grayson: Students Build Solar-Powered Home (VIDEO) 2009

New student-designed system tracks firefighters, special forces

Writng Warmup #3 Seeing Clearly in Politics: 1 2006

Another former student who did brilliant work costuming several student-designed productions at MIT.

DesignerBlog Will 2008