Integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum of a new major in ceramic engineering at the colorado school of mines

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $150,000 Cooperative Agreement under its Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to the Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines. The purpose of this 3-year award is to integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum of the university's new major in Ceramic Engineering. The awardee will develop and integrate three modules covering introductory standards for sophomores, standards in senior capstone projects, and standards for mechanical testing of ceramics for graduate students. The expected outcome is that students will gain a strong understanding and appreciation for the value and benefits of standards and standardization, better preparing them to understand, use, and participate in standards development activities throughout their professional careers.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to integrate standards and standardization content into the curriculum of a new major in ceramic engineering at the colorado school of mines.

Activities

The awardee will develop and integrate three modules into the ceramic engineering curriculum: introductory standards for sophomores; standards in senior capstone projects; and standards for mechanical testing of ceramics for graduate students.

Expected outcomes

Students will learn about the impact and nature of standards and standardization so that they enter the workforce and/or continue their academic studies with a strong understanding and appreciation for the value and benefits of standards and standardization. The awardee will deepen their experience and expertise on the value and impact of standards, standardization, and standards development and will strengthen their program offerings, and as a result, students will be better-qualified to understand, use, and participate in standards development activities throughout their professional careers.

Intended beneficiaries

The awardee will deepen their experience and expertise on the value and impact of standards, standardization, and standards development and will strengthen their program offerings, and as a result, students will be better-qualified to understand, use, and participate in standards development activities throughout their professional careers.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.