About

MatEd Information

About The NSF National Resource Center

The National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education (MatEd) is headquartered at Edmonds CC. Funded by the National Science Foundation, MatEd is creating a national network of industry and educational professionals to increase the number and diversity of highly skilled technicians ready for employment.


Resources

The Resource Center provides curriculum resources for materials technology program enhancement and improvement at community and technical colleges nationwide. MatEd and EdCC collaborated to develop an 11,000 ft2 advanced technology lab which houses the only two year materials science degree in Washington state.


Goals
  • Website for a permanent repository for materials science curriculum
  • Collect teaching materials for faculty use in technician education
  • Creating professional development opportunities for instructors
  • Sustainable information dissemination

Impact Highlights
  • Partnering with eleven higher educational institutions nationally to assist in educating thousands in materials science
  • Website database is expanding rapidly to include over 400 materials science labs, modules and papers
  • Developing instructional and professional workshops in materials science, including the S.T.A.R. Corps program
  • Collaborating with NSF Centers and ATE projects to create a national materials science presence
  • Working with industry representatives to initiate and incorporate advanced study programs that meet stakeholder needs
  • Supporting local, regional and national outreach, highlighting the need for materials science curriculum and trained technicians

Policy Manual & Procedures

MatEd Policy Manual
Appendices
Procedures & Templates

Frequently Asked Questions

MatEd FAQ -