Molecular Recycling: Application of the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry in the Diversion of Post-Consumer Poly(Lactic Acid) Waste
Jennifer N. Boice¹, Christina M. King¹, Carol Higginbotham² and Richard W. Gurney^1
1Simmons College, Boston;  ²Central Orgeon Community College, Bend, Oregon

Converting Traditional Materials Labs to Project-Based Learning Experiences: Aiding Students' Development of Higher-Order Cognitive Skills
Linda Vanasupa¹, Katherine C. Chen¹, Jonathan Stolk², Richard Savage¹, Trevor Harding¹, Blair London¹ and William Hughes^1
1California Polytechnic State University; ²Franklin W. Olin College, Needham, Massachusetts

A Partnership Inspiring Interest in MSE Careers:  The Center for Research on Interface Structures and Phenomena (CRISP)
C. Caragianis-Broadbridge¹, H. Edgecumbe¹, G. Osenko², A. Lehman¹, L. Alter³ and J. Tully^4
1Dept. of Physics, Southern Connecticut State University; ²CCSAR, Southern Connecticut State University, ³CT Scholars Academy, New Haven Public Schools;  ⁴Yale University

Model-Eliciting Activities: A Case-Based Approach for Getting Students Interested in Materials Science and Engineering
Tamara J. Moore
University of Minnesota

The Nanoscience and Engineering High School Research Internship Program at the University of Alabama
David E. Nikles and Gregory B. Thompson
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Designing an Introductory Course in Materials Science and Engineering, Based on "How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School", and "Assessing Student Performance"
P.R. Howell and R.H. Locklin
Pennsylvania State University

An Interdisciplinary Project Course to Expand Materials Engineering Curriculum
Robert A. Heard and Deanna H. Matthews
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

An Intensive "Camp" Format to Provide Undergraduate Research Experiences to First Year Students
D.F. Bahr and K.O. Findley
Washington State University

Creating Positive Materials Science Learning Experiences at a University Venue for 1000 Middle School Students
Daniel Steinberg and Shannon Swilley
Princeton University

'Helical' Learning Model Applied in a Nano-Technology for Science and Engineering Course
E. Peterson¹, D. Cocke¹, J, O'Connor² and J.A. Gomes^1
1Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas;  ²San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas

Collaboration Between The Exploratorium Museum (San Francisco) and the University of Chicago MRSEC in Educational Outreach Programs
Eileen Sheu¹, Heinrich Jaeger^1,2, Sidney Nagel^1,2, Barry Kluger-Bell³, Shawn Lani³ and Charles Sowers^3
1James Franck Institute, University of Chicago; ²Dept. of Physics, University of Chicago; ³The Exploratorium, San Francisco

Addressing Broader Impacts through Research Center - Science Museum Partnerships
Carol Lynn Alpert
Museum of Science, Boston

Policy Considerations for Nanoscience Education
David Devraj Kumar and Pat Maslin-Ostrowski
Florida Atlantic University

Full Circle:  Demonstrating the Effects of Processing on Structure and Properties via the Annealing and Strain Hardening of Copper
Angela L. Moran, Lloyd Brown and Michelle G. Koul
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis

Laboratory Experiment on Diamond Thin Film Deposition
S. Nasrazadani¹, H.R. Salimijazi² and F. Ashrafizadeh^3
1University of North Texas; ²University of Toronto;  ³Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Review:-  "Mass Transport & Reactive Barriers in Packaging:  Theory, Applications and Design", by  Stanislav E. Solovyov and Anatoliy Y. Goldman.    DEStech Publications, Inc., 2007.
W. Brostow
University of North Texas