SOCED 9 |
| The relationship between advanced materials and human performance impacts every facet of society. Examples range from the prevention of relatively minor injuries in local youth sports to the life-saving ballistic protection of soldiers in international combat. In every case, the materials used in these applications must be lightweight, high-strength and perform in application. In addition, the products must properly fit, be comfortable to wear and provide for the necessary motion and endurance to enhance human performance. Our goal is to provide a new professional into the sports industry who is specifically trained to lead future research efforts in sporting goods product creation, product development and performance. In seek the scholar-athlete who is looking to remain in the sporting goods industry at the professional research level. We will review how materials are used to improve human performance and how professional research scientists are needed in this important industry. |
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Polymers in Sports
1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Grand Blrm C, Oral
Society Committee on Education |