| Abstract Scope |
A key feature of a materials science and engineering (MSE) education lies in its interdisciplinary approach and impact for students. When done well, such a process builds out a varied, flexible curriculum, but recent trends have also exposed drawbacks of this approach, particularly in prerequisite structure and student preparedness. I will present the start of a multi-year effort in our MSE department to analyze the framing and utilization of prerequisite knowledge in our undergraduate MSE Core curriculum, highlighting opportunities to reinforce concepts and close achievement gaps. I will also share several approaches that we are pursuing both in and out of the MSE Department to promote student success, and I look forward to audience discussions on effective strategies toward this goal. |