| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T23: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Curricular Innovations and Continuous Improvement of Academic Programs (and Satisfying ABET along the Way): The Elizabeth Judson Memorial Symposium
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| Presentation Title |
Undergraduate Research in Glass and Materials Science: An NSF Conference Grant |
| Author(s) |
Steve Feller, Mario Affatigato |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Steve Feller |
| Abstract Scope |
A recent NSF conference grant allowed 20 faculty focusing on undergraduate research on glass and materials to gather and generate best practices and student success in this activity. A detailed discussion of these best practices will be reviewed, as well as some innovative approaches such as zoom meetings with world experts and students. In-semester undergraduate research is challenging to organize and some methods are suggested. Reasonable and novel curricular approaches for students to achieve at a research level will be suggested. Follow up visits to participating colleges and universities, including schools that serve diverse populations, were made and revealed challenges and important approaches that fit the needs of individual students at various colleges.
NSF conference grant DMR-2135754 is thanked for support. |