scholarly journals Research Experiences for Teachers in Materials Science: A Case Study

2004 ◽  
Vol 861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle A. Strand ◽  
Steve Wignall ◽  
Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky
Keyword(s):  
Materials Science ◽  
National Science Education Standards ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Education Standards ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
Research Experiences For Teachers ◽  
The University ◽  
Science Education Standards

ABSTRACTThe National Science Education Standards encourage teachers to become involved in research as ‘representatives of science in the classroom’. The Research Experiences for Teachers program affiliated with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Nebraska involves teachers in research on nanoscale magnetic and electronic structures over a summer. Two teachers and a sponsoring researcher share their experiences and what they believe are necessary elements for successful RET experiences.

Turning Cutting-Edge Research into Secondary Curriculum

2004 ◽  
Vol 861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greta M. Zenner ◽  
Wendy C. Crone ◽  
J. Aura Gimm ◽  
Ken W. Lux ◽  
Paul M. Voyles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Classroom ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Nanoscale Science And Engineering ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
Nanoscale Science ◽  
Research Experiences For Teachers

ABSTRACTTraditional science classroom activities rely on topics and experiments that are distant from the forefront of scientific research. As a result, students view science as stagnant and far removed from real life. Through a National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program, we at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) work with secondary teachers to transform cutting-edge research in nanoscale science and engineering into curriculum that is appropriate for middle- and high-school classrooms. This benefits everyone involved: teachers learn about innovative science and the process of research; UW MRSEC personnel learn about science education and the state of today's schools; and students get to test and engage with new curriculum about breakthrough research. This past summer our RET participants conducted research on and developed curriculum about “smart” papers with microencapsulation technology, fuel cells, nano biosensors and liquid crystals, glassy metals, and Wells models.

Craft Knowledge as an Intangible Cultural Property: A Case Study of Samarkand Tiles and Traditional Potters in Uzbekistan

2004 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela B. Vandiver
Keyword(s):  
Materials Science ◽  
Cultural Property ◽  
Property A ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Craft Knowledge ◽  
Archaeological Materials ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
Silk Route

ABSTRACTReverse engineering past craft technologies involves using the basics of materials science and engineering to a new end: their preservation and continuation. Examples are presented of the glazed tile technologies of Samarkand, Bukhara and other Silk Route cities of Uzbekistan that date from the thirteenth century A.D. but that continue to the present. The UNESCO charter for the preservation of Intangible Cultural Properties has enlightened the goals and results of the research and has linked together archaeological materials research and conservation science in an exciting new partnership.

Marni Goldman Tribute: Contributions to Materials Science Education

2009 ◽  
Vol 1233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Wade ◽  
Curtis Frank
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Educational Outreach ◽  
University Of Pennsylvania ◽  
Science Outreach ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Macromolecular Assemblies ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
The University

AbstractThis symposium is a memorial to Dr. Marni Goldman. Although she never walked and had only limited use of her arms, Marni's academic and professional accomplishments placed her in elite company. She obtained two bachelors degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California at Berkeley. Even with a heavy course load, she was involved in educational outreach during her studies. She started her career as a Research Associate (Education Director) in Stanford's NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center on Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular Assemblies in 2000 and retained those responsibilities until her death in 2007. During this period she rapidly added the responsibilities as Education Director for Stanford's Nanofabrication Facility and was ultimately named Associate Director of Stanford's Office of Science Outreach. Marni was a dynamo whose activities at Stanford included a large summer undergraduate internship program, a Research Experiences for Teachers program (local and national activities), a program to bring community college students (especially minority students) to the campus, public science (San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation, San Francisco Exploratorium), outreach to high schools with high minority populations, and a program with summer internships for students with disabilities. Marni's achievements are thanks in no small part to her extraordinary family, to her own intelligence and tenacity, and to a wide and loving circle of friends, drawn to her by the spirit of her determination and the unmistakable largeness of her heart.

Graduate Teaching Fellows in the Classroom: Connecting University Research and Resources to the K-12 Community

2004 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Hammer ◽  
Deepa Srikantaiah
Keyword(s):  
Materials Science ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
University Of Maryland ◽  
Teaching Fellows ◽  
New Science ◽  
Graduate Teaching ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The University

AbstractUniversity-based education outreach efforts in the areas of science and engineering are continuing to grow and be refined as their success stories rapidly increase. As we have learned, effective outreach to K-12 schools and the broader community requires an understanding of the K-12 educational system, making a long-term commitment to support and enhance the existing curriculum, training researchers, and meeting our own goals of integrating the excitement of new science and technology into the classroom.The University of Maryland (UMD) Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Graduate Teaching Fellows Program (GK-12) is making strides to accomplish these objectives. This paper will be a descriptive overview of the of the UMD GK-12 Program. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of developing viable partnerships, integrating research-based concepts into the curriculum (emphasizing materials science related topics), and training research Fellows to develop the necessary skills to take advantage of their research background and to refine their teaching and communication skills within the scope of informal science and engineering education.

scholarly journals Preface

2021 ◽  
Vol 1193 (1) ◽  
pp. 011001
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Engineering Society ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
Ninth Edition ◽  
Manufacturing Engineering ◽  
The University

As the Chairman of the 9th edition of the Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference (MESIC 2021) held in Gijόn (Spain) from 23 to 25 of June 2021, I have the honour to present the papers discussed at the conference by researchers and professionals from 18 different countries. This ninth edition was organized by the Manufacturing Engineering Area of the University of Oviedo on behalf of the Manufacturing Engineering Society (SIF). The conference was first held in Calatayud (Spain) in 2005, with the main objective of becoming a forum for the exchange of experiences between national and international researchers and professionals in the field of Manufacturing Engineering. The rest of the editions have been celebrated up to now with this same vocation. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) publishes here the 140 papers, organised according to the topics of the Conference, that were finally accepted for presentation at the MESIC 2021 after a rigorous peer review process. List of Committees Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee, Editors, Organizer, Promoter and Sponsors and this titles are available in this pdf.

Using a Combined Approach of Guided Inquiry & Direct Instruction to Explore How Physiology Affects Behavior

2014 ◽  
Vol 76 (9) ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika T. Machtinger
Keyword(s):  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Direct Instruction ◽  
National Science Education Standards ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
Education Standards ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Hands On ◽  
High School Classroom ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Science Education Standards

Hands-on activities with live organisms allow students to actively explore scientific investigation. Here, I present activities that combine guided inquiry with direct instruction and relate how nutrition affects the physiology and behavior of the common housefly. These experiments encourage student involvement in the formulation of experimental design, promoting engagement in the learning process. These activities are suitable for both postsecondary education and high school classroom settings and highlight National Science Education Standards, particularly by promoting inquiry-based learning and communicating science explanations.

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