MATTER Project
Work-experience for EU Materials Science Students
Development of innovative web-based learning resources for ferrous metallurgy
|
||
The Placements...The MATTER Project at the University of Liverpool is offering work-experience placements for two materials science students from other EU countries. The students will join the MATTER team to work on a project funded by the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) to develop innovative and interactive web-based learning resources for ferrous metallurgy. The students will be given a background in the basic principles of designing high quality computer based learning resources, and will also have the opportunity to learn many of the software development languages and tools currently in use, including HTML, ASP, web-database connectivity, Flash, Java, etc. They will also spend some time at one of Corus' integrated steel plants to gain firsthand experience of the processes being covered in this project. This is a unique opportunity to develop science, engineering and IT knowledge and skills in one project, and will provide successful students with a very important 'door' to the rapidly developing "e-Learning" sector of the European economy. About MATTER...The MATTER Project has been producing interactive computer-based learning (CBL) software for materials science, engineering, physics and chemistry since it was formed in 1993. In 1996 MATTER published Materials Science on CD-ROM v1.1, with a second version released in 1998. This won the Euromat '97 prize for best educational video/CD-ROM/CDi. Materials Science on CD-ROM is now used in universities, colleges and industry throughout the world. Since 1998, MATTER has developed all its new learning software for the web. Modules to support solidification, diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and ferrous metallurgy are all freely-available from the MATTER website. The last of the modules, entitled SteelMATTER was produced in partnership with Corus (formerly British Steel), and formed the 'springboard' for this current initiative by the IISI. The MATTER Project is housed in the Division of Materials Science and Engineering, in the Department of Engineering of the University of Liverpool. About the University...Our mission at Liverpool is the pursuit of excellence. Liverpool is one of the UK's leading research universities with a reputation nationally and internationally for high quality teaching and research. In the course of its history the University has been associated with no less than eight Nobel Laureates. Established more than a century ago as one of the first of the civic universities, Liverpool now has over 23,000 registered students and an annual income of almost £180 million, which includes £59 million for research. Liverpool is distinctive for the high proportion of teaching and research which relates to the professions including accountancy, architecture, dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, planning, social work and veterinary science. This is combined with considerable strengths in all the principal areas of study in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. The nature of its academic portfolio and its location at the heart of the city and region have also enabled the University to play a prominent role in the regeneration of Merseyside. About Liverpool...Liverpool is an exciting city with an illustrious history. But, apart from the instantly recognisable waterfront, the architectural heritage including two unique cathedrals and its many famous sons and daughters, Liverpool is vibrant with culture and creativity. Liverpool is ideally located for access to beautiful countryside and to beaches and seaside resorts. It is situated on the North-west coast of Britain, just over two hundred miles from the UK capital, London. Ideal candidatesThis project is ideally suited to students who have:
The University of Liverpool is an Equal Opportunity employer and education provider. However, we especially welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented in science and engineering. Project timescaleThe projects will commence around July 2001 and last for 6 months, with the possibility of extending up to 12 months. Interested?If you are interested in this placement (or have students who might be) please contact contact me directly. (Please do not contact the University's central admissions office.) Dr. Andrew Green |
|
|