MWM About

	R. P. H. Chang, Director Professor Department of Materials Science and Engineering Northwestern University BS, Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology PhD, Plasma Physics, Princeton University
	Matthew Hsu, Senior Developer and Research Associate Materials World Modules, Northwestern University BS, Chemical Engineering, University of California , Berkeley PhD, Materials Science & Engineering, Northwestern University
	Catherine Dvorak, Research Associate Materials World Modules, Northwestern University BS, University of Pittsburgh MSW, University of Pittsburgh MBA, Duquesne University
	Laura Ernst, Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing Materials World Modules, Northwestern University BA, English and Psychology, Lake Forest College MA, English, Northwestern University MAT, Education, Pending, National-Louis University
	Anne Muller , Assistant Director of Kit Production and Sales Materials World Modules, Northwestern University BA, Liberal Arts, University of Illinois M.Ed, Education, University of Illinois

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MWM TEACHER NETWORK

The teacher network provides a natural conduit for continuous exchange among the practitioners of the Materials World Modules (MWM). MWM is committed to establishing and cultivating informal communication and support networks among developers and users of these materials science modules. This kind of linkage is absolutely essential for supporting and stimulating teachers who implement curricular reform and for achieving long-term impact.

The MWM Forum serves as a pipeline to new innovation on the substance and process of learning. For example, teachers can exchange project design ideas, ask questions, and develop lessons through the network medium. The resulting environment also fosters collaboration in projects and group exploration within and across the districts. Peer feedback is possible for participants in different schools, states, and even countries.

Teachers can take advantage of network conferencing capabilities to build consensus to produce basic changes in the education system by addressing such fundamental concerns as the curriculum, student grouping pattern, the calendar, evaluation/assessment techniques of performance and achievement, organizational structure, and teacher development.

Contacting MWM Teachers Who Participated In The Development Of The Modules

Renee DeWald (Composites and Polymers Modules)
Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL
RDewald@aol.com

Brad Goral (Food Packaging Materials and Smart Sensors Modules)
New Trier High School, Wilmette, IL
goralbr@newtrier.k12.il.us

Kate Heroux (Food Packaging Materials Module)
Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest, IL
kheroux@d115.org

Jim Tefft (Concrete and Smart Sensors Modules)
Palatine High School, Palatine, IL
jtefft@d211.org

Ken Turner (Ceramics, Composites, Polymers, and Smart Sensors Modules)
Schaumburg High School, Schaumburg, IL
kturner@d211.org

Bill Weber (Sports Materials Module)
Strive High School, Milwaukee, WI
PhysicsWeb@aol.com

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