Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

valuable experience of workingwith their peers to accomplish a common goal. 11 Page 15.236.4 Table 1. Class syllabus for Structural Aspects of Biomaterials.This course covers the structure and mechanical function of load bearing tissues and theirreplacements. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants areexamined. Quantitative treatment of biomechanical issues and constitutive relationships ofmaterials are covered in order to design implants for structural function. Material selection for loadbearing applications including reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, dentistry and cardiology areaddressed. Case

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

track REU students 1999-2009, as well as a study on same-sex camps effects on course choice in high school and college. Dr. Dixon is also an adjunct instructor at Flagler College, developing their Science Methods for Elementary Teachers syllabus and teaching the course since 2001. In addition to overseeing all educational programs K-20 at the Magnet Lab, Dr. Dixon is actively engaged in educational research on the effects of programs from national laboratories on students and teachers.Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University Dr. Sharon K. Schulze is the Director of The Science House and an Associate Faculty member of the Physics Department. She manages the day-to-day operations