MatSE Afterschool Academy

2021 GIANT Selection

Abstract - 

With the MatSE Afterschool Academy, the team will establish an online program to illustrate the field of Materials Science and Engineering to juniors from under-resourced high schools, discuss future career options, and prepare participants to apply to Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by establishing close and lasting relationships with MatSE mentors before their college career.

Team Members:

• Current PI: Andre Schleife (schleife@illinois.edu)
• Cecilia Leal
• Emiliana Rose Cofell
• Ibukun Ajifolokun

Groups Engaged: High School