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The Gelfand STEM Center leverages the resources of Case Western Reserve University to engage preK-12 students in activities that introduce them to scientific practices and concepts and inspire a lasting interest in science and engineering.

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Future Scientists

Faculty and graduate students from the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering team up with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Education Division to provide learning experiences beyond those available in traditional high school coursework. "Polymer Science Day" is an extension of the Museum's Future Scientist (FS) program, which addresses students of grades 9 to 12.

As part of this program, each year the Case team invites the FS students to spend a day in their polymer labs. The Polymer Science Day features mini-lectures, demonstrations, lab tours and hands-on activities. In order to showcase the potential of polymers as highly tailored specialty products, the Case team highlights current cutting-edge research areas, such as "Polymers in Electronics" and "Polymer Nanomaterials".

(http://www.cmnh.org/education/classes/youth.html)

Dr. Christoph Weder (Macromolecular Science) (216) 368-6374, e-mail: christoph.weder@case.edu

Dr. Stuart J. Rowan (216) 368-4242, e-mail: stuart.rowan@case.edu