Murphy, PELEvans, TKlymchuk, SNovak, JStephens, JThomas, M2021-11-232021-11-2320202020Proceedings Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference, Vol. 61 (2019), DOI: https://doi.org/10.21914/anziamj.v61i0.150521445-8810https://hdl.handle.net/10292/14709The primary purpose of this study is to investigate students' perceptions about the characteristics of creativity and engagement in solving non-routine problems. It involved 64 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) university students, who participated in a two-year research project in New Zealand during which participants were given opportunities to utilise puzzle-based learning in their courses. Comparing open-ended responses of two surveys, this article focuses on student perceptions about attributes of creativity in non-routine problem-solving. These results have pedagogical implications for tertiary stem education.This journal provides immediate open access to all content published here (although articles published by CUP have restricted access) on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.Problem solving; Teaching and learning mathematicsJournal ArticleOpenAccess10.21914/anziamj.v61i0.15052