Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter R Hondred, Iowa State University; Denise Crawford, Iowa State University; Debbie Ann Victor, Des Moines Independent Schools; Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

) with a middle school science teacher and classroom for the duration of an academic year.These GK12 Fellows engage the students by providing inquiry-based learning experiences and authenticdemonstrations, which bring relevance by relating the science curriculum to real world challenges. EachFellow’s research background provides a unique backdrop for enhancing the classroom curricula. Herewe present a case study showcasing the activities and interactions of one Symbi GK12 Fellow in theclassroom who uses alternative ways to approach the science curriculum by addressing complex problemsthrough the lens of a materials science engineer. In this case study, the primary research focus of theauthor, a GK12 Fellow, is on materials science and

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd C. Hufnagel, Johns Hopkins University; Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University

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Materials

course in question, Structure of Materials, is an entry point intothe undergraduate curriculum in materials science and engineering (MSE) taken by mostprospective major students in the autumn of their second year of study. Being a gateway sciencecourse, it is important for students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of foundationaltopics before they embark on more advanced coursework. Structure of Materials is also taken bystudents from other departments, most notably from biomedical engineering, who can take it asan elective as part of a focused group of courses on biomaterials. These students are typically at amore advanced level of study (third or fourth year) than the MSE majors.The primary instructor has taught Structure of

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey W. Fergus, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

courses to other sustainability-related educational efforts on campus.IntroductionSustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for society in general as wellas for the engineering profession. Materials engineering is particularly important for addressingsustainability, since materials engineers are involved both in the production and processing ofmaterials with low energy use and low environmental impact (supply side) as well as in theselection of materials (demand side). Thus, sustainability concepts are especially relevant inmaterials engineering courses and curricula.Sustainability content can be integrated into existing materials engineering courses or presentedin separate courses, both of which have value. Integration

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eunice Yang, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Materials

contents of the hybrid curriculum was administered at the end of the semester. To facilitatethe hybrid approach, a process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) materials science text book wasused in this research. In addition, class instruction included active learning activities such as in-classdemonstrations, hands-on exercises and mini- presentations by students on various topics. The post- testresults of the MCI scores was 43% showing an average gain of 7% compared to the pre- test results.Student attitudes towards the hybrid curriculum were positive and very well received. Students found in-class demonstrations as a means of learning very helpful over POGIL, in-class discussions, homeworkassignments, and mini