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| As materials scientists assiduously pursuing careers in research and teaching students at advanced level, we fall short in our ability to reach students in the secondary levels where career decisions are being made. Given the decreasing numbers of students pursuing careers in materials science which is, in my opinion, an area of critical need for American competitiveness, it is imperative that we reach these students at the formative stages of their careers and convey the excitement that we all experience in research careers. The Research Experience for Teachers program, an important component of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers, supported by the National Science Foundation, represents a simple, yet effective mechanism by which we can reach these students. There is no question that teachers on this level have the knowledge and skills to reach these students and by conveying the excitement of research to these teachers and establishing curricula based on a successful research experience, represents a viable mechanism by which we can accomplish this goal. Some of the successes and pitfalls that we have experienced will be discussed in this presentation. |
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Research and Education in Material Science
8:30 AM-11:55 AM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Rosedown, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |