Seok-Woo published a book that introduces Materials Science to high school students.

Seok-Woo Lee, “Make materials that changes the world! Materials Science!,” (2024) – This book introduces Materials Science and Engineering to high schoolers! [Book contents and preface] [IngramSpark] [Amazon] [Barnes&Noble]

This book offers students a concise overview of materials science, covering key topics such as: (1) the significance of materials science, (2) the cosmic origins of materials, (3) the internal structure of materials, (4) methods for analyzing material structures, (5) materials thermodynamics, (6) materials kinetics, (7) properties of materials, (8) different classes of materials, and (9) innovations in materials science.

Given the crucial role of new materials in advancing technology, materials science has become increasingly important. Understanding this field is essential for anyone interested in engineering. Materials scientists work to address major challenges like global warming and the energy crisis, and they contribute to the development of technologies such as spacecraft, artificial intelligence, quantum computers, electric vehicles, and supersonic planes. This book will help students grasp the fundamentals of materials science and understand how materials scientists develop new materials that drive technological progress.

 

 

Gyuho, the former group member, gave a wonderful department seminar at UConn MSE on 09/20/24. His presentation discussed his PhD research on ductile-to-brittle transition and its relation to his life. He also shared the lessons that he has learned as an engineer at the start-up company (Frore systems). I think that his presentation was one of the best (also funniest) department seminars ever for my past 10 years at UConn.