The ASM Materials Education Foundation annually awards 30 grants of $500 each to help K-12 teachers bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms. “Living in a Material World” grants recognize creativity and enhance awareness of materials science and the role that materials play in society.
“Material choices are part of the design of all things,” says ASM Foundation Board Chair, Dr. Julio Maldonado. “Yet, for many students, this part of our world remains mysterious – as unknown to our children as the depths of the ocean.”
Members of ASM International know how rewarding it is to develop and produce the metals, glasses, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers that are at the heart of all new systems. The ASM Materials Education Foundation assists teachers in bringing that understanding of the importance of materials to their students.
The ASM Foundation is committed to working with and supporting teachers through “Living in a Material World” K-12 teacher grants.
With a network of local Chapters across North America, ASM members offer to work closely with local teachers to develop and implement various lessons. Feel free to share this information with other teachers in your district, as cooperative proposals are welcome.
Application Process
Describe a hands-on, curriculum-based K-12 project that involves student observation, teamwork, mathematics, and science skills that enhance student awareness of the everyday materials around them. We encourage you to contact local ASM International chapter members for assistance in creating imaginative, original projects that other teachers will want to emulate.
The ASM Materials Education Foundation has been delighted to receive many more proposals than can be funded. To speed the selection process, ONLY those proposals directly addressing materials science will be considered. Proposals will be reviewed by a subcommittee of the Action in Education Committee.
Please Note: A one-page summary report is required for each of the winning proposals upon completion of the project.
Apply for a K-12 “Living In A Material World” Education Grant here.
Application Deadline: September 30
Any applications received after a given deadline will be considered in next cycle.
Contact Jeane Deatherage, Program Director, or call 440-671-3831