The Graduate Student School Outreach Program, GRASSHOPR, pairs Cornell graduate students with teachers across neighboring counties. The students visit the schools and teach courses on topics related to their fields of interest. The K-12 students are able to experience new mentors that are eager to share their knowledge, while the graduate students and teachers benefit from exchanging ideas as they dev
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Functional materials, like semiconductors, polymers, and nanoparticles, are materials that have interesting non-mechanical properties. The definition of a functional material is usually used as a distinction from a structural material, which refers to load-bearing materials.
The information gained at the beamline can help model existing materials, while also helping to tailor new materials to better withstand harsh conditions.
What did the scientists discover?
Nondestructive residual strain measurements of thick, DOD-relevant armor steel with typical forming and welding procedures were possible using MSN-C capabilities.
What is the new discovery?
The FAST beamline focuses on high energy monochromatic techniques in diffraction and imaging. These techniques are applied to in situ sample environments in order to investigate the microstructure of materials while they are being mechanically loaded, thermally cycled, and/or being processed or built up (as in 3D printing).
As CHESS strives to align research with education, we asked Ryan a few questions about the award and how he uses CHESS to pursue his research and educational goals.