Information Technology in Support of Materials Education

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Information Technology in Support of Materials Education Date: March 26th 2010
Location: University of Cambridge

This international symposium will explore how software and information resources can be used to best advantage across engineering and materials courses. Focusing on: engaging and retaining 21st century students, integrating sustainability into the engineering curriculum, PBL and supporting interdisciplinary study.

The event will feature speakers from leading universities discussing ideas for teaching of materials and processes in engineering and related subjects.

Confirmed speakers include:

Prof. Mike Ashby, University of Cambridge
Prof. Alexander Wanner, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Dr. Erik Tempelman, Delft University of Technology
Dr. Javier Orozco, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Dr. Matt Murphy, University of Liverpool
Dr. Joe Carruthers, ewcastle University
Dr. Diane Taktak, UK Centre for Materials Education
Dr. Rob Wallach, University of Cambridge

Talks will discuss the use of teaching resources such as CES EduPack. CES EduPack will be the focus of optional short courses on the two days before the Symposium, led by Professor Mike Ashby.

For more information and registration details please visit:
http://www.grantadesign.com/symposium/cambridge/

Information Technology in Support of Materials Education

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