Materials Education

An increased focus on educational transformation in STEM disciplines has led to a burgeoning field of materials education research. This book details the Symposium PP Materials Education - detailing the inspirational story of Marni Goldman - a pioneer in the field who promoted excellence and accessibility in materials research education while also promoting educational opportunities for the disabled - motivated the unique focus of this symposium: accessible education at all levels ''K through Grey''. The work spans traditional materials education research in higher education; SoTL work in K-12 schools higher education museums and outreach organizations; accessibility research for learners and professionals with disabilities (ranging from acute physical to ''hidden'' mental); and materials education and outreach programs of Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers (NSECs) and the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net).