Have you ever wondered where the term "MEMS" came from?
Read J.E. Wood's account:
Click Here: A brief history of the term Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
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SCME Webinar Series Spring 2013
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The Spring 2013 Webinar Series is now complete and all recorded sessions are available here.
View the last recorded webinar NOW!
Problem-Solving Tools Applied to Microfabrication (Recorded March 28, 2013)
In this webinar, attendees were presented with a real life example of a microsystems manufacturing problem. Attendees used the tools of problem-solving, Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to solve the problem and recommend next steps. The link to the recorded webinar can be found below.
This recorded webinar is now available online.
To view the recorded webinar for Problem-Solving Tools Applied to Microfabrication, click here for webinar. (NOTE: You will be asked for a name and email address. It may take a couple minutes for the presentation to fully load.)
To download a pdf of the slides from DOE for Technicians, click here for slides.
To download the handout (with URL's from presentation), click here for handout.
To view any of the 12 recorded webinars, click here for the links.
Welcome to the Southwest Center for Microsystems Education
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, DUE #1205138
My na
me is Matthias Pleil, I am the Principal Investigator for the Southwest Center for Microsystems Education, a National Science Foundation supported Advanced Technological Education Center at the University of New Mexico. Welcome to our site! Follow me on Twitter and check out the MEMS for High School Students Facebook page.
USF January 2013 Pressure_Sensor_Workshop
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3-day SCME Pressure Sensor Cleanroom Workshop at
The University of South Florida
in collaboration with
The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education
This workshop was offered January 2 - 4th, 2013
This workshop at USF is by invitation only. If you want to be invited, contact Matt Pleil and fill out the application form.
ATMAE 2012 - SCME Presentations
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ATMAE Conference - A Success!
Click to get: Presentations for Download
Check out the ATMAE Website
Session I
What are MEMS and Why a 2yr Tech Program Should Care?
Session II
How are MEMS Made? The Pressure Sensor Process Kit and Understanding Microfabrication Processes in the Classroom.
The SCME Pressure Sensor Process Kit - Understanding Microfabrication Processes in the Classroom
Session III
Building a Micro Pressure Sensor in the STEM Classroom
Wheatstone Bridge Overview - Applied Approach!
Make sure you explore the Educational Materials to download the corresponding learning modules. If you create an account - you will also have access to educator materials including learning module instructor guides, and powerpoint files.
Check out our SCME YouTube channel as well!
SCME Workshop at MATEd's 2012 NEW Conference
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SCME will be presenting a two-part workshop and presenting our wares at MATEd's NEW Conference being held at Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne Indiana. We encourage all attending to come by our showcase booth and attend the workshop. See the Schedule at a Glance on the Conference Website. The SCME Workshop is entitled "Building a Micro Pressure Sensor in the STEM Classroom"
Browse SCME's Educational materials from the drop down menu!
Create an account to see more! (PowerPoints, Instructor Guides....)
Make sure you visit our booth to see our Hands-on Kits and how you can enhance your STEM classes! - These can be ordered online at our Kit Store