Interactive Teaching Tools in Combating the Pervasive Menace
Interactive Teaching Tools in Combating the Pervasive Menace
National Educators Workshop Corrosion Session November 6, 2012 Neil
G. Thompson, Ph.D., President of The NACE Foundation
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The NACE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION The NACE INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION The NACE FOUNDATION is making a difference by inspiring
the next generation of corrosion professionals 2
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NACE International The largest society of corrosion
professionals in the world 30,000 members worldwide NACEs mission
is to Protect people, assets, and the environment from the effects
of corrosion NACE International Foundation Established to support
NACE International The Foundations mission is to Inspire the future
workforce to engage in the prevention of corrosion through science,
engineering and technology NACE INTERNATIONAL 3
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The Current Situation The failing infrastructure is
compromising safety and the environment The cost of corrosion to
the United States is over $300 billion annually Globally, the
economic impact of corrosion is $1.8 trillion Poor corrosion
prevention & control IMPACTS Public safety The environment
Economy IMPACT OF CORROSION 4 Natural Gas Pipeline Failures
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IMPACT OF CORROSION 5 Environment [Crude Oil Pipeline
Failure]
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The Problem 44% of corrosion professionals will retire in 3 to
7 years Number of graduates with corrosion background is
insufficient to meet industry needs Lack of new professionals
entering workforce Interest in science and engineering at the
secondary education level is low EDUCATION IS NEEDED Laboratory
Field Science & Research 6
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EDUCATION IS NEEDED Corrosion Erosion Corrosion Rotating
Electrode 7
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EDUCATION IS NEEDED 8 ModelingSubseaConnector
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The Opportunity Create programs to inspire the next generation
of corrosion professionals Enhance students experience in science
and engineering Inspire teachers by training and providing
resources Drive workforce development Attract industry partners THE
NACE FOUNDATION 9 Bench Top Large Scale Laboratory
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The Solution Scholarships Program cKit Educational Resource
Program Teacher Camp Program Workforce Development Program THE NACE
FOUNDATION 10
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Scholarships 11
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NACE Annual Conference Receive award in person Scholarship
Details (2011) 24 students awarded scholarships $112,000 in
scholarships awarded Scholarships used for educational purposes
only Each Scholarship has its own eligibility requirements
Scholarships 12
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Can significantly change the recipients life and career
aspirations More students are introduced to corrosion as a career
Fills the need for corrosion awareness in the engineering workforce
Why it Matters 13 Blake Whitley 2012 Scholarship Recipient "The
resources that NACE provides to emerging professionals are highly
beneficial. NACE is the clear leader for students interested in
corrosion studies, and the financial opportunities offered to
students like me are outstanding. Blake Whitley, University of
Alabama
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cKit A Corrosion Resource for Teachers and Students 14
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Corrosion Toolkits (cKits) Includes a hands-on curriculum
Provides corrosion experiments Clearly explains the effects of
corrosion Comic Book Created for children 8- 15 A fun way to become
aware of the effects of corrosion C-Kit Program Above displays a
Fruit Juice experiment 15
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Experiments (c-Kit) Total of Six Experiments Meets the National
Science Education Standards Example: Mr. Copper and Miss Sulfate
Experiment involving reactivity of different metals in 3% sulfate
solution Example: Fruit Juice Objective Finds the corrosion of
metals in an acidic environment cKit Program Above displays a Mr.
Copper and Miss Sulfate experiment 16
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I love the cKits! They are so helpful & will definitely go
to good use in my classroom. Becky H., Dayton, OH Thanks for all
the wonderful materials for corrosion science. Ill definitely be
able to use them in my classroom. Scott C., DeKalb, IL Thank you
for the corrosion kit at this camp. It will impact my teaching
practice and my students learning experiences for years to come!
Awesome! James B., Hattiesburg, MS Provides a resource to teachers
to enhance the classroom experience 80% of teachers introduced to
the cKit at the Teachers Camp used it in the classroom Why it
Matters 17
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Teacher Camps in Cooperation with ASM International 18
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Enhances interest in science and engineering in an interactive
learning experience Introduces the importance of corrosion control
Allows students to discover their passion in becoming a corrosion
professional Why it Matters 19
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Workforce Development 20
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Gives veterans the opportunities they deserve Helps maintain
our infrastructures by facilitating workforce development of
trained corrosion professionals Communicates to others that we
believe in the industry and in United States Veterans Why it
Matters 21 NACE has been a life changer for me and my family. I
cant say enough about all the help, time and effort the staff has
given to me. I am truly grateful and appreciative of everything and
everyone that has come to me from my involvement with NACE. Thank
you. Elliott Henson, Program Participant
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The NACE FOUNDATION The NACE FOUNDATION is making a difference
by inspiring the next generation of corrosion professionals.
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