Advancing education in critical, rare, and abundant materials in Washington State

About the event

The next session of the Symposium Series is right around the corner on Tuesday, December 8th. We have partnered with a team of experts to speak about a new program focused on the state’s needs for further education and workforce development in materials science. We will have virtual breakout rooms between our main speakers where attendees can participate in an exercise related to the session material as well as network with others.

Make sure to register and add the Zoom details to your calendar.

SPEAKERS:

Mel Cossette has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing education. She has developed technician training programs for industry and educational institutions and currently serves as the Executive Director and Principal Investigator for MatEdU, providing instructional resources for materials science technology education.

Ann Avary is the director of the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology. She works directly with the marine industries of Washington State, standards organizations, state and national partners, to introduce industry-based technologies, processes and best practices in the classroom and lab to support the marine industries workforce.

Patricia Townsend is a Regional Extension Specialist for WSU. She works with stakeholders throughout the Pacific Northwest on issues related to green infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainability, and ecosystem services.

AGENDA:

(Pacific time)

9:30 | Welcome – Opening Remarks from Dr. Aaron Feaver

9:45 | Mel Cossette & Ann Avary – Materials Washington: Advancing Education in Critical, Rare and Abundant Materials in Washington State

10:10 | Breakout Rooms

10:30 | Dr. Patricia Townsend – Assessment of Community and Technical College Education on Clean Energy and Earth Abundant Materials in Washington State

10:50 | Breakout Rooms

11:10 | Q&A and Report Out