The leading forum for materials educators in undergraduate engineering, design, science, and sustainability

Materials Education Symposia

University of Cambridge, Clare College

Cambridge UK, April 4-5, 2024


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Important Dates

  • 1st October 2023 – Call for Talk abstracts
  • Talk Abstract deadline is closed
  • 1st February 2024 – Final Program
  • Poster abstracts now on invitation only

IMES 2024 Scientific Committee

  • Jess Gwynne, University of Cambridge
  • Claes Fredriksson, Ansys Academic Program (Secretary)
  • Elvin Karana, TU Delft
  • Joel Galos, California Polytechnic State University
  • Kathryn Jackson, University of Sheffield
  • Ed Pickering, University of Manchester

IMES 2024 Tentative Session Themes

  • Challenges to theory-based learning and critical thinking by AI/ML
  • Generative chatbots, like ChatGPT, in materials teaching
  • New teaching and learning approaches in general
  • Curriculum development and accreditation
  • Sustainability in materials and design


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