Caption: Engineering Open House Guide - 2010
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17 EOH 2010 Learn how electromagnets can provide the driving force for these materials as well as how they are applied in current technology. Location: Main Hallway By dissecting the helmet and applying a material science perspective, there is much to be learned about its durability. Location: Main Hallway Non-newtonian Fluids Material Science Non-newtonian fluids are probably nothing like you have seen before. How can a liquid be both hard and soft at the same time? Come and see for yourself the strange properties of non-newtonian fluids at our hands-on demonstration. You will be able to learn how they are able to achieve these weird properties and how to make some for yourself at home. Don’t forget to take home your very own sample of non-newtonian fluid too! Location: Main Hallway Hydrogels Material Advantage We will be demonstrating the many medically relevant functions of hydrogels such as wound dressing applications and drug delivery systems. We will also be exploring the water absorbency and molecular exchange capabilities of a hydrogel. Come and learn how materials are bio-compatible, and how the degradation of hydrogels plays an important role in bio-compatibility. Location: Main Hallway Materials Science of Food Material Science of Toys Material Science Be sure to stop by as we discuss the material science behind some of your favorite toys. We will be demonstrating how a lava lamp works with one that we have built ourselves and teaching you how to make one at home. By playing with certain material properties, we can show you how to really make it move. Location: Main Hallway Materials Challenge Material Advantage Think you have what it takes to make the best composite? Come test your skills at the Materials Challenge booth! We will be making advanced composites out of household items such as string, toothpicks, and paperclips; and then testing them to see which is the strongest. The strongest composites will receive prizes, and everyone can learn how composite materials achieve their superior properties. Location: Main Hallway Materials Science in Sports Material Science Many common sports equipment take advantage of material science. We will be displaying how material science can effect sport balls and why they are made of different materials. We will also be discussing the recent debate over new batting helmets for baseball players. Material Science Come to our exhibit to learn how material science plays a critical role in food processing. We be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen to explore how material science plays an important part in food preparation, the effect of cooling, and melting temperature. You will also be able to learn the material science behind other food products. Optical Materials Location: Main Hallway Material Science Optical materials are seen in a wide variety Materials Show of applications and have many uses in adMaterial Advantage vanced technology. Come to our exhibit to It’s MatSE at the movies! After a walk down learn how they are made, how they work, the red carpet of amazing projects and ex- and where they are used. We will also be hibits, make sure to rest your feet in MSEB demonstrating how to make your very own 119 as we have the world premier of the optical glass fibers out of Jolly Ranchers. 2010 Materials Show. This unique movie Location: Main Hallway will capture the essence of material science and is sure to be a hit with all the critics. Photochromic Materials Location: 119 Keramos Mechanical Properties of Materials Photochromic materials are ones that can change color in the presence of ultraviolet Material Science The goal of our exhibit is to show you how light. Come join us as we display a variety materials are tested for mechanical proper- of applications for photochromic materials, ties such as strength and impact resistance. such as transition lenses, and explain how We will be testing a wide variety of mate- they work. We will also be making color rials and explaining how their properties changing bracelets and testing them out make them good for applications ranging under our black lights! from bulletproof vests to storage contain- Location: Main Hallway ers. Come watch as we destroy materials in order to build our knowledge. Piezoelectric Materials Location: Main Hallway Material Science Piezoelectric materials are able to produce Metals Processing a battery-like voltage simply by changing Material Advantage their shape. Come to our exhibit to learn Are you interested in metals? Visit our ex- how a small ceramic material can produce hibit to learn about various applications enough electricity to power a light bulb. metals have in material science. We will You can also learn how piezoelectrics are have a demonstration of the Indium-Gal- used in everyday objects such as grills and lium eutectic, and we will be examining electric guitars. how structural welds can affect the prop- Location: Main Hallway erties of metals in super-structures such as buildings and bridges. Polymer Slime Location: Main Hallway Material Science Polymers are a unique class of material that can be used for many practical applications.
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