Academic Affairs Committee

The Academic Affairs Committee assesses existing educational curricula in materials science and engineering and evaluates the need for materials specialists in current and emerging technical areas. It also engages in and recommends appropriate initiatives to the Board of Directors. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to University Chapters and maintains a current record of University Chapter officers and advisors.

The subcommittees for this committee are:

  1. Accreditation Subcommittee 
  2. Curriculum Subcommittee 
  3. International Student Affairs Subcommittee 
  4. University Chapters and Special Projects Subcommittee    
Chair M. Stanley Whittingham, SUNY-Binghamton
HQ Liaison Betsy Fleischer, Principal Development Editor

Subcommittees

Accreditation Subcommittee

Chair Steven M. Yalisove, University of Michigan
HQ Liaison Betsy Fleischer, Principal Development Editor

The Accreditation Subcommittee works through ABET, a federation of 30 professional and technical societies representing the fields of applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, to insure quality standards in materials science and engineering curricula.  

Curriculum Subcommittee

HQ Liaison Betsy Fleischer, Principal Development Editor

The Curriculum Subcommittee assesses existing educational curricula in materials science and engineering and evaluates the need for materials specialists in current and emerging technical areas.  

International Student Affairs Subcommittee

Chair Cleva W. Ow-Yang, Sabanci University
HQ Liaison Betsy Fleischer, Principal Development Editor

Description in development.  

University Chapters and Special Projects Subcommittee

Chair Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University
HQ Liaison Lorri Smiley, Professional Services and Awards Coordinator

The University Chapters and Special Projects Subcommittee serves in an advisory capacity to University Chapters, and maintains a current record of University Chapter officers and advisors.

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