Mission & Vision

MatEd Mission

MatEd's Mission is to advance materials technology education nationally.

MatEd Vision:

MatEd will be the focal point where industry, education and community collaborate to meet materials technology workforce needs.

Specific goals of the Resource Center are:

1. Website: Broaden access to resources for materials technology education for faculty and other professionals through an up-to-date, innovative and easily accessible website with multiple linkages to curriculum materials, workshops, conferences, journals, and professional organizations.

2. Curriculum Collection: Improve and broaden the project curriculum collection to encompass high-quality modules both in traditional and new advanced materials technologies focused at the technician level.

3. Dissemination: Broaden dissemination strategies to include an enhanced website, increased partnerships, stronger regional and national support systems, and expanded professional development

4. Sustainability: Implement a long-term program plan of sustainability by exploring and developing revenue streams and leveraged resources.