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K-12 STUFF Program

Two female middle school students are sitting at a table contemplating a science experiment they are conducting. The science experiment sits in a petri dish in front of them and they are wearing purple latex gloves.

Public outreach and education of the K-12 community is central to overarching vision of CDCM. It is the goal of the CDCM K-12 program, known as STUFF, to educate teachers, students and parents on materials science, dynamics and the control of materials. This outreach will excite students about science and technology, teach them fundamental concepts, illustrate the endless career possibilities available to them through a materials-based science degree, and above all, foster a love of discovery and innovation.

Core STUFF programs and initiatives:

Strategic School Partnerships
Science Academies in Underserved Schools
Educational School Visits
Fieldtrips to CDCM labs
Teacher Professional Development Days
Research Experiences for Teachers Program
Community Outreach events like Explore UT & Girl Day

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If you are interested in volunteering for any of the MRSEC Outreach Programs, please contact Risa Hartman.

2017-2018 STUFF Events

October 4, 2017 - Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Science Club
Led hands on material science activities for middle school students

October 11, 2017 – Semi High Tech University
Facilitated hands on activities and lab tours of the Bank Group LASE Lab, Microelectronics Building Cleanrooms

October 28, 2017 – Society of Women Engineers – Invent It. Build It. Outreach Event
Facilitated hands on materials science activities for the K-12 community

November 10, 2017 – Lanier High School Learning Tour
Led activities and facilitated 10+ lab tours for more than 100 high school students

December 6, 2017 – Texas School for the Deaf Science Club
Facilitated hands on materials science activities for deaf/hard of hearing students

February 2, 2018 – Texas School for the Deaf Science Fair
Participated as science fair judges for the Texas School for the Deaf

February 3, 2018 – Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired STEM Day
Designed and led more than 8 activities at a MRSEC sponsored STEM day for blind and visually impaired students at TSBVI

February 17, 2018 – AAAS Family Science Days
Facilitated hands on materials science activities for the K-12 community

February 24, 2018 – Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Designed and led 8+ hands-on materials science activities for the K-12 community, impacting more than 500 students

March 4, 2018 – Explore UT
Facilitated 8+ activities at UT’s largest open house of the year, impacting more than 350 students