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Polymers – Three Guided
Inquiry Projects
Susan Hanifl, Enterprise High School,
Calif. (Grades 9-12)
A Statue in a Material World -
Copper and Steel Deterioration
Over Time
Anthony Dalasio, Lackawanna Trail
Jr.-Sr. High School, Pa.
(Grades 7, 10, 11, 12)
Polymers in the Real World
Cindy Gander, Clinton High School,
Wis. (Grades 10-12)
Polymers and Coatings: Real World
Applications of Chemistry
Kieffer Tarbell, Portland Lutheran
School, Ore. (Grades 7-12)
Replicating an Artifact/Materials
Engineer Simulation
Karen Cobb, James Tillman
Elementary, Fla. (Grades 2-5)
Integrating Materials Science
Activities
Terri Cole, Echols Middle School, Ala.
(Grade 8)
Concrete-Plastic Composites
Julie Olson, Second Chance High
School, S.D. (Grades 9-12)
Materials Science in Water Filtration
Larry Hermanson, Washington Island
High School, Wis. (Grades 9-12)
Not All Peanuts are the Same
Andrea Pulley, Matoaca Middle
School, Va. (Grade 7)
Students Talk to the International
Space Station
Tom Maxwell, Thornton Middle
School, Texas (Grades 6-8)
Students Talk to the International
Space Station
Carl DeCesare, Niskayuna High
School, N.Y. (Grades 9-12)
Getting our Hands on Earth
Materials!
Sharon Long, Oakmont Elementary
School, Tenn. (Grade 4)
Girls Living in a Material World:
How to Redesign for Life Skills
Rhonda Owens, Dickson BOE, Tenn.
(Grades 6-12)
White Powder Lab, Alessandro La
Gamba
St. Cecilia Catholic School, Ontario,
Canada (Grades 1-8)
Using Ultrasonics to Study
Engineered Materials
Maurice Stephenson, Venice High
School, Calif. (Grades 9-12)
Crystal System, Denis Kogan
The Brooklyn School for Career
Development 753K, N.Y.
(Grades 9-12)
Junkyard Robots, Vicki Joule
Alliance High School, Neb.
(Grades 10-12)
Little Cars, Sondra Lawson
Jimmy Carter Middle School, N.M.
(Grade 8)
Building Efficiency
Nathan Moore, Santa Fe School for
the Arts & Sciences, N.M.
(Grades 7-8)
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Valencia Greenwood, Bingman Head
Start, Texas (Preschool 3-4)
ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES •
JULY 2014
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2013 ASM MATERIALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
“With today’s rapid
technological
advancements, it is
important for teachers
to acquire materials
science knowledge
to share with
their students.
Promoting science
education is a
key goal for
H.C. Starck,
because
there is a lack of
qualified scientists
and engineers in the
marketplace.”
Dmitry Shashkov
Organizer
2013 ASM Materials Camp
Teachers in Boston
Air Products Inc.
Doug Allan, FASM, and the
Dave Fallen Memorial
John and Marian Andrews
Wendy Asphahani
Bruce E. and Marilyn L.
Boardman
Buehler and Employees
Mary Hegler Carus
Mary and Ray Decker
William and Mary Dyrkacz
Elwood Group Inc.
Engineering Systems Inc. and
Professional Staff
Diane Goldin
Maryella and Bob Halverstadt
William Hunt Eisenman Estate
William P. Koster
William D. Manly
Mary P. Muzyka
Northwest Pennsylvania ASM
Chapter and Friends
Jeanne and Richard Pitler
John and Nancy Pridgeon
George A. Roberts
R. P. Simmons Family
Foundation
EISENMAN ASM MATERIALS CAMP
PERMANENTLY ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS DONORS
Dr. Julio G. Maldonado
Chair
Chevron Energy Technology Co.
Dr. Padma Kodali
Vice Chair
Caterpillar Inc.
Mr. Kevin J. Bockenstedt
Immediate Past Chair
ATI Allvac
Dr. Pranesh Aswath
Temple University
Dr. Christopher C. Berndt, FASM
Swinburne University of Technology,
Australia
Dr. Dianne Chong, FASM
The Boeing Co.
Dr. Benjamin Church
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ms. Erica Corral
University of Arizona
Dr. Carl J. Czajkowski
Brookhaven National Laboratory
(retired)
Dr. Daniel P. Dennies, FASM
Exponent
Ms. Janice L. Edwards
J.E. Consulting
Dr. Kip O. Findley
Colorado School of Mines
Mr. Thomas K. Glasgow, FASM
NASA Glenn (retired)
Mr. Robert L. Hanlin
Honeywell (retired)
Dr. Robin Forbes Jones
ATI Allvac
Dr. Daniel J. Lewis
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ms. Carolyn L. Merritt
Test Spectrum Inc.
Prof. Gregory B. Olson, FASM
Northwestern University
Prof. Vilupanur A. Ravi, P.E., FASM
California State Polytechnic University
Mrs. Pergentina L. Deatherage
Staff Liaison
ASM Materials Education Foundation
ACTION IN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
“LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD” – K-12 TEACHER GRANTS PROGRAM
2013 WINNERS
Provides support and incentive for K-12 teachers to develop and implement science-teaching activities.
Program started in 2001 and awards 10 grants at $500 each annually.
500 AWARDS
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
FAIRS
ASM Foundation in
partnership with Intel has
participated since 2001
presenting one
“Most Outstanding Exhibit
in Materials Science”
award at approximately
500 regional science &
engineering fairs
throughout the world.