Computational materials science and industrial R&D: accelerating progress

2001 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
S.C. Glotzer ◽  
J.A. Warren
Keyword(s):  
Materials Science ◽  
Computational Materials Science ◽  
Computational Materials

Mentoring Undergraduate Students in Computational Materials Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 1762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zou
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Computational Materials Science ◽  
Undergraduate Institutions ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
Computational Research ◽  
Computational Materials ◽  
Eastern Illinois University ◽  
Physics Department

ABSTRACTComputation has become an increasingly important tool in materials science. Compared to experimental research, which requires facilities that are often beyond the financial capability of primarily-undergraduate institutions, computation provides a more affordable approach. In the Physics Department at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), students have opportunities to participate in computational materials research. In this paper, I will discuss our approach to involving undergraduate students in this area. Specifically, I will discuss (i) how to prepare undergraduate students for computational research, (ii) how to motivate and recruit students to participate in computational research, and (iii) how to select and design undergraduate projects in computational materials science. Suggestions on how similar approaches can be implemented at other institutions are also given.

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