2017—8th NAMES
North American
Materials Education Symposium
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USAAugust 24-25, 2017Theme: Materials Education Innovation. Sub-themes: Engaging students; Online Education; and the 'Maker' MovementIn August 2017, the eighth North American Materials Education Symposium will be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. This is the latest in an established series. The North American event is one of a worldwide series of three Symposia. |
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2017 Social Program
| Wednesday, August 23 6:45 PM |
Presenters' Dinner & Drinks Reception (open to all speakers and poster presenters) | |
| Thursday, August 24 6:45 PM |
Materials Education Symposium Dinner & Drinks Reception (open to all) | |
| Friday, August 25 6 PM |
Networking Dinner (open to all) |
2017 Speakers include
Christine Ortiz (Entrepreneur, and Professor at MIT, USA) Norman Fortenberry (ASEE, USA) Lorna Gibson (MIT, USA) James Shackelford (UC Davis, USA) |
Elliot Douglas (NSF, USA) Neri Oxman (MIT, USA) Bryce Meredig (Citrine Informatics, USA) Steven Yalisove (Michigan, USA) |
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Quotes from previous attendees:
"I once again found the NAMES gathering to be an exceptional opportunity to share best practices and new ideas with fellow materials educators."
Prof James Shackelford, UC Davis
"This year's Symposium was stimulating and delightful; it gave participants an opportunity to rub shoulders with colleagues, make new friends, and learn about innovations in materials education."
Prof William Callister, University of Utah
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