Interactive Learning of Materials Science Concepts

Laszlo Mihaly, SUNY@Stony Brook

Thanks to:

01/16/98
Carlos Rivera (SUNY@Stony Brook; JAVA programs)
Bob Silsbee and Joerg Draeger (Cornell; authors of Solid State Simulation: An Interactive Resource for Students and Teachers)
Michael C. Martin (Berkeley; co-author of Solid State Physics: Problems and Solutions)

• GOALS
• Interactive, network-based learning tool
• Easy access by students
• Possibility of additions/modifications by instructors
• Minimum amount of programming experience needed

• LONG TERM GOALS
• Rely on graphics to illustrate concepts
• Reduce or eliminate the need for learning advanced math (see "Economics 101")

1. THREE MAIN COMPONENTS
2. Collection of simulation/rendering/graphing programs
3. Collection of homework assignments
4. Solutions, teacher's manual

• OPEN QUESTIONS
• How to advertise?
• Who is going to pay for this?