About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Preparing Undergraduate and Graduate Students - and the Faculty who Prepare Them - for Materials Careers (The Judson Education Symposium)
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| Presentation Title |
Integrating Additive Manufacturing Simulations into Introductory Materials Science Courses |
| Author(s) |
Alison Polasik |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alison Polasik |
| Abstract Scope |
Additive Manufacturing (AM) for metals is typically introduced in upper-level undergraduate courses, limiting its potential to engage students early in their engineering education. A series of assignments and activities that leverage AM simulation tools to enhance student engagement were implemented in Fall 2025 in both an introductory materials science course and a senior-level manufacturing course. Each activity explores the interrelationships among material properties, processing methods, and component design. The modules utilize open-source datasets and Ansys simulation tools, but they can be readily adapted for use with other platforms or within different curricular frameworks. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Computational Materials Science & Engineering, Other |