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Janine K Nunes1,2,3, Ananya Chakravarti3, Z Vivian Feng4

  • 1Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, United States.

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High school students explored materials science and engineering (MSE) through fun, hands-on chocolate-themed activities. This approach increased awareness and understanding of MSE principles and research methods.

Keywords:
Computer-Based Learning Materials ScienceCurriculumHands-On Learning/ManipulativesHigh School/Introductory ChemistryInquiry-Based/Discovery LearningInterdisciplinary/MultidisciplinaryThermal Analysis

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  • Materials Science and Engineering Education

Background:

  • Many college students lack awareness of materials science and engineering (MSE), hindering entry into this critical technological field.
  • Bridging this awareness gap is essential for cultivating future scientists and engineers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a short course curriculum introducing high school students to MSE concepts.
  • To enhance scientific literacy and engineering perspective using accessible, hands-on, and computational methods.
  • To lower barriers to entry in MSE by connecting everyday experiences to core scientific principles.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a curriculum using Context-Based Learning with a chocolate science theme.
  • Incorporated low-cost, hands-on activities linked to advanced laboratory techniques (e.g., differential scanning calorimetry, polarized optical microscopy).
  • Integrated computational modules using Python for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.

    • Main Results:

    • Students engaged with MSE concepts through relatable, experimental, and computational activities.
    • The curriculum successfully connected everyday observations to the materials science tetrahedron (structure, process, properties, performance).
    • Students produced publication-quality figures and investigated hypotheses using computational tools.

    Conclusions:

    • The chocolate-themed, integrated experimental-computational approach effectively lowered barriers to MSE.
    • The curriculum increased student awareness of MSE and its relevance.
    • Students were empowered to act as citizen scientists, fostering interest in STEM fields.