A Partnership Inspiring Interest in MSE Careers: The Center for Research on Interface Structures and Phenomena (CRISP)

2007 ◽  
Vol 1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Caragianis-Broadbridge ◽  
Heather Edgecumbe ◽  
Greg Osenko ◽  
Ann Lehman ◽  
Lisa Alter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
State University ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Outreach Effort ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
Interface Structures ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe intent of the CRISP education and outreach effort is to use materials science as a vehicle for enhancing the scientific literacy and knowledge of kindergarten through post-graduate level students. A challenging part of our mission has been inspiring students to take the next step and consider further study (or a career) in the field of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). The CRISP educational programs were developed through a partnership between Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University and the urban school district of New Haven, CT. An overview of the methods and results of both formal and informal educational program components will be presented for years one and two of the CRISP MRSEC. This paper will focus on two CRISP programs: 1) MRSEC Initiative for Multidisciplinary Education & Research (MIMER) and 2) “Exploring Materials Science” mobile kits. The evaluation data indicates that the approach used in developing these educational programs is important. Specifically, the impact of these programs is influenced by the students' ability to relate the acquired knowledge to real life applications and technologies. In particular, emphasizing career opportunities rather than just presenting content-based programs is a key element to increasing interest towards further study in Materials Science and Engineering.

Microscopy and Microanalysis: An International Journal for the Biological and Physical Sciences

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (I1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Keyword(s):  
Materials Science ◽  
San Antonio ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
State University ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Analysis Society ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Microscopical Society ◽  
Microbeam Analysis Society

The official journal of Microscopy Society of America, Microbeam Analysis Society, Microscopical Society of Canada / Société de, Microscopie du Canada, Mexican Microscopy Society, Brazilian Society for Microscopy and Microanalysis, Venezuelan Society of Electron Microscopy, European Microbeam Analysis Society, Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society.Published in affiliation with Royal Microscopical Society, German Society for Electron Microscopy, Belgian Society for Microscopy, Microscopy Society of Southern Africa.Editor in Chief, Editor, Microanalysis: Charles E. Lyman, Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, 5 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-3195, Phone: (610) 758-4249, Fax: (610) 758-4244, e-mail: [email protected], Biological Applications: Ralph Albrecht, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1581, Phone: (608) 263-3952, Fax: (608) 262-5157, e-mail: [email protected], Materials Applications: David J. Smith, Center for Solid State Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1704, Phone: (480) 965-4540, Fax: (480) 965-9004, e-mail: [email protected], Materials Applications: Elizabeth Dickey, Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 223 MRL Building, University Park, PA 16802-7003, Phone: (814) 865-9067, Fax: (814) 863-8561, e-mail: [email protected], Light and Scanning Probe, Microscopies: Brian Herman, Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7762, Phone: (210) 567-3800, Fax: (210) 567-3803, e-mail: [email protected], Biological Applications: Heide Schatten, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1600 E. Rollins Street, Columbia, Missouri 65211-5030, Phone: (573) 882-2396, Fax: (573) 884-5414, e-mail: [email protected] Editor, Book Review Editor: JoAn Hudson, Advanced Materials Research Labs., Clemson Univ. Research Park, Rm. 105, Anderson, SC 29625, Phone: (864) 656-7535, Fax: (864) 656-2466, e-mail: [email protected] Section Editor: James N. Turner, Phone: (518) 474-2811, Fax: (518) 474-8590, e-mail: [email protected] Editor: William T. Gunning III, Phone: (419) 383-5256, Fax: (419) 383-3066, e-mail: [email protected] Editor: Stuart McKernan, Phone: (612) 624-6009, Fax: (612) 625-5368, e-mail: [email protected].

Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University: Responding to an Industrial Need

2001 ◽  
Vol 684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy J. Moll ◽  
William B. Knowlton ◽  
David E. Bunnell ◽  
Susan L. Burkett
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Computer Engineering ◽  
State University ◽  
Materials Selection ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Bachelor's Degrees ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
College Of Engineering ◽  
A Minor

ABSTRACTThe College of Engineering at Boise State University (BSU) is a new program in only its fifth year of existence. Bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) are offered with M.S. Degrees in each discipline added this year. The industrial advisory board for the College of Engineering at BSU strongly recommended enhancement of the Materials Science and Engineering (MS&E) offerings at BSU. In response to local industry's desire for an increased level of coursework and research in MS&E, BSU has created a minor in MS&E at both the undergraduate and graduate level.The MS&E program is designed to meet the following objectives: provide for local industry's need for engineers with a MS&E competency, add depth of understanding of MS&E for undergraduate and graduate students in ECE, ME and CE, prepare undergraduate students for graduate school in MS&E, improve the professional skills of the students especially in the areas of materials processing and materials selection, provide applied coursework for Chemistry, Physics, and Geophysics students, and offer coursework in a format that is convenient for students currently working in local industry.

The New Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum at the Ohio State University

2002 ◽  
Vol 760 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Gupta ◽  
P. M. Anderson ◽  
R. G. Buchheit ◽  
S. A. Dregia ◽  
J. J. Lannutti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
State University ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
The Ohio State University

ABSTRACTA new Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) curriculum is in effect at the Ohio State University starting fall, 2002. This curriculum is composed of four parts:1) General Education Core (required by the University of all undergraduates).2) Engineering Core (required by the College of Engineering). This includes courses in English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Programming, Statics, and Stress Analysis.3) Materials Science and Engineering Core (required by the MSE Department). It includes courses on Atomic Scale Structure, Microstructure and Characterization, Mechanical Behavior, Electrical Properties, Thermodynamics, Transport and Kinetics, Phase Diagrams, Phase Transformations, Modeling of Material Processes, Materials Selection, and Materials Performance).4) MSE-Specialization in the senior year (required by the MSE Department). Novel features of the new curriculum include:1) concentration in a specialized area of MSE in the senior year.2) increased exposure to MSE courses in the second year.3) increased industrial exposure.4) redesigned laboratory courses.

scholarly journals Writing-to-learn in introductory materials science and engineering

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Marks ◽  
H. Lu ◽  
T. Chambers ◽  
S. Finkenstaedt-Quinn ◽  
R. S. Goldman
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Writing To Learn ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Strain Behavior ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWe examine the impact of writing-to-learn (WTL) on promoting conceptual understanding of introductory materials science and engineering, including crystal structures, stress–strain behavior, phase diagrams, and corrosion. We use an analysis of writing products in comparison with pre/post concept-inventory-style assessments. For all topics, statistically significant improvements between draft and revision scores are apparent. For the stress–strain and phase diagram WTL assignments that require synthesis of qualitative data into quantitative formats, while emphasizing microstructure-properties correlations, the highest WTL effect sizes and medium-to-high gains on corresponding assessments are observed. We present these findings and suggest strategies for future WTL design and implementation. Graphic abstract

Impact of Materials Science and Engineering Clubs on Student’s perceptions and aspirations towards STEM

MRS Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (19) ◽  
pp. 1087-1100
Author(s):  
C. Pomales-García ◽  
Z.A. Reyes-Rivera ◽  
J. Mercado-Colón ◽  
A.M. Padovani ◽  
O.M. Suarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Educational Aspirations ◽  
School Level ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Year

AbstractThis research evidences the impact of Materials Science and Engineering Clubs as an outreach effort to expand the education and training required for a competitive Nanotechnology workforce beyond traditional STEM areas. An engineering perception questionnaire was implemented as a pre-test/post-test to track student perceptions and goals throughout the academic year to identify trends amongst gender and school level groups. Findings (107 students) show a perceived increase in student knowledge and interest for different fields of study, based on pre/post-test responses, with differences amongst gender and school level groups (middle school and high school). Also, significant differences in students’ aspirations for higher education degree were found among school level and gender. Results show that over 20% of participants increased their aspirations to higher education degrees and their interests in pursuing STEM degrees at end of the academic year. Specific findings on engineering perceptions and perceived level of knowledge and interest in science, engineering, materials, and nanotechnology as a result of club participation and student’s educational aspirations, expectations and future study plans are discussed along with implications for future STEM education.

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