In this set of short videos, Professor Lorna Gibson discusses various aspects of how she taught 3.054 Cellular Solids. The collection includes a faculty introduction and background, information about student projects and support, lecture preparation, and the role of images and other unique aspects o…
Professor Lorna Gibson introduces herself, the course, and talks about her background and how she became interested in engineering.
Some unique aspects of the course, particularly the focus on materials in nature, and projects on bamboo and cork are discussed.
Lorna Gibson discusses how she prepares her lectures, as well as some of the extra things she likes to include.
Student project examples are discussed by Professor Gibson in this video clip.
Logistics of the assigned student projects, faculty feedback and support of students' work, and challenges that the students encounter are discussed.
Professor Gibson discusses the importance of images in the study of cellular materials in the course.
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