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International Materials Education Symposia

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor USA, August 7-9, 2024


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Registration is now open

The North American Materials Education Symposium Scientific Committee and Ansys Academic Development Team are bringing the 13th North American Materials Education Symposium (NAMES 2024) to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, from Wednesday, August 7 to Thursday, August 8, with workshops on Friday, August 9. 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. To learn more/register click here »

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"
  • and William Callister, University of Utah





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