A CMI researcher at OLI Systems conducted the activity for this highlight
Achievement
- CMI Leadership Academy member Gaurav Das, OLI Systems, used the CMI Education Toolkit in a presentation to introduce critical materials to middle school students in New Jersey.
- “Outreach sparks curiosity and shows students that STEM is more than textbooks – it’s about discovering the hidden building blocks that shape the world around us,” Das says.
Significance and Impact
Students experimented with magnets made from domestically sourced rare earth elements and experienced science in action. The rare earth elements make possible so many modern technologies, from phosphors in displays to catalysts and powerful magnets.
Hub Targets Addressed
- Training the critical materials workforce of the future.
- Providing the leaders, technical experts, and skilled professionals needed by U.S. industry to assure supply chains.
