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A Curriculum Resource for Materials Science and Engineering Education - Elementary School Through College

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2011

James A Jacobs  and
Alfred E Mckenney
James A Jacobs
Affiliation:
School of Science & Technology, Norfolk State University, Norfolk VA 23504, jajacobs@nsu.edu
Alfred E Mckenney
Affiliation:
Retired IBM
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Abstract

This paper presents a new CD-ROM, (EMSET2, ISBN 0-13-030534-0) [1] which provides useful resources for courses in engineering and technology. A product of a fifteen-year effort, this CD contains hundreds of demonstrations and experiments which have been classroom tested and peer reviewed. These resources are available in the popular Adobe Acrobat PDF format, accessible thorough the Acrobat Reader, which is included. The contents are useful for such courses as materials science, materials technology, mechanics and strength of materials, as well as for pre-college level course and school visitations. Additional PDF-formatted resources on the CD-ROM include a short course on Microscopy of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites, an Image Gallery showing materials, applications photos, photomicrographs of a wide range of materials, a structural models gallery, and related web site hyperlinks. There is also a section on how we made the PDFs. The manner in which the demonstrations and experiments are written provides useful tips on securing supplies and construction of devices. Topics include Structure, Testing & Evaluation, Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, Composites, Electronic & Optical Materials, as well as ideas for Materials Curriculum development.

Type
Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 684: Symposium GG – Impacting Society Through Materials Science and Engineering Education , 2001 , GG6.2
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 2001

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[1] , Jacobs, James, A and McKenney, Alfred E (2001) Experiments in Materials Science, Engineering and Technology, 2nd Edition (EMSET2) CD-ROM, ISBN 0-13-030534-0.Prentice-Hall, Inc. Google Scholar
[2] URL: http://MST-Online.nsu.edu/new for more information about the annual NEW:Update workshops or an on-line demonstration of the EMSET2 CD-ROM.Google Scholar
[3] , Gardner, James, E, Freeman, Ginger L, Jacobs, James, Miller, Alan and Smith, Brian (November,1998) National Educators' Workshop:Update 97, Standard Experiments in Engineering Materials, Science and Technology, NASA Conference Publication 1998-208726.Google Scholar
[4] , Arrington, Ginger, L F, Gardner, James E, Jacobs, James K, Swyler, Karl J and Fine, Leonard W (October,1999) National Educators' Workshop:Update 98 Standard Experiments in Engineering Materials, Science and Technology, NASA Conference Publication-1999-2-09549.Google Scholar
[5] URL: http://www.PrenHall.com or phone 1-800- 922-0579 to obtain an examination copy of the EMSET2 Demonstration CD-ROM, ISBN 0-13-019475-1.Google Scholar