Abstract submission date for talks has passed
Abstract submission date for posters has been extended to July 28th, 2024
Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended to: June 30th, 2024
The North American Materials Education Symposium Scientific Committee and Ansys Academic Development Team are bringing 13th North American Materials Education Symposium (NAMES 2024) to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan, USA, from Wednesday August 7th to Thursday August 8th, with workshops on Friday August 9th. This event is a unique opportunity for the Materials Education community to come together for two days of talks, networking, and interactive sessions. Come and share in the latest best practice, ideas, and tools relating to the teaching of materials.
Confirmed speakers include:
Susan P. Gentry and Yayoi Takamura, Materials Science and Engineering, UC Davis
"Leveraging Learning Assistants in Introductory and Upper-Division Courses"
Ronald Kander and Gabriella Fioravanti, Kanbar College, Thomas Jefferson University
"Soft, Natural, Sustainable Materials: A Case Study in Attracting New Students"
William Callister, University of Utah
"Concept-Based Learning and Understanding for Materials Courses"
Conference Overview
The symposia series will keep its spirit fostering an atmosphere of community amongst educators involved in undergraduate and other materials education across disciplines, including engineering, design, science, and sustainability.