| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: 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 |
Virtually Teaching Materials Science Topics in 20 Minutes |
| Author(s) |
Kaitlin Tyler, Alfred Oti |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kaitlin Tyler |
| Abstract Scope |
Materials science and engineering can be a very daunting subject to teach as it encompasses everything from atomistic to macroscopic behavior. However, materials are integral to the broad fields of engineering and design. In the age of remote learning, the need for digital teaching resources is at an all time high. Combining that with the needs of engineers upskilling post-graduation, there is a wide audience for “bite-size” content covering fundamentals of materials. How do we teach these concepts to a wide audience digitally without any interaction with the students? We at XXXXX have been exploring how to teach a set of introductory materials science topics using short videos and digital quizzes and homework. An emphasis on demonstrations with real world examples (including marshmallows and printer paper) were included to increase the connection between participants and the content. Details on challenges during course development and available user feedback will be presented. |