Dr. David Wallace

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Biography

David Wallace is the Morningside Academy Design Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He specializes in environmentally conscious design and computer-aided industrial design. His teaching and research engage new-media design education, fostering hands-on opportunities for students to develop innovative engineering solutions. He has led rigorous capstone classes like 2.009: Product Engineering Processes, which brings together students' knowledge to create market-ready products. His courses, including the popular 2.00b Toy Product Design, emphasize practical design experience and creativity in engineering education. Dr. Wallace has an extensive academic background with degrees from prestigious institutions, including a Ph.D. from MIT, and he continues to influence the field through his teaching and research activities.

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