The course details the common materials science & engineering concepts by relating them to a ‘familiar’ topic of sports (golf, tennis, skiing, bicycles, kayaks, etc.). Students learn: (1) the fundamentals of structure-property-processing relationships of engineering materials used in common sports; (2) the relationship of these fundamentals to the performance of these materials; (3) the relevant properties of past, present and future materials used in sports; (4) materials selection as part of engineering design. Field trip to relevant sports facilities and equipment rooms provide an experiential learning opportunity to connect theoretical lectures to the real world.

Georgia Tech Faculty/Staff lead:  Dr. Jud Ready.  Materials Science & Engineering & Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)