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A free textbook introducing students to composites and materials engineering. Includes four supporting YouTube videos. Sponsored by Boston Materials, Ernest Solvay Fund, KraussMaffei, the Los Angeles Chapter of SAMPE, Fives, and the William Dahlgren Family.

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STEM Books Program

STEM Books

Book 1: Composites: Lighter, Stronger, Better
An explanation of what composites are, how they work, and why they are important — with 4 supporting YouTube videos.
Book 2: Materials: Everything is Made of Something
An introduction to materials science for K-12 students — covering the science behind everyday materials and how they shape the world around us.
Book 3: STEM: Learning from the Past, Building a Better Future
Explores how discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics throughout history have shaped the world and continue to drive innovation today.

The SAMPE Foundation is pleased to offer three STEM books free of charge to K-12 educators. Each book is designed to engage and inspire K-12 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Select the titles you would like and complete the request form below.

Book orders are processed in 5-7 business days. Fill out the request form below to receive your copy.

About the Author — Dr. Brent Strong

Dr. Brent Strong, Ph.D., is an emeritus faculty member in the Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (Manufacturing) at Brigham Young University. He was named the Loren Farr Professor of Entrepreneurial Technology and was awarded the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Award — BYU's highest faculty recognition.

Dr. Strong was also awarded the Maeser General Education Professorship and, on four occasions, the Outstanding Faculty Award in the School of Technology and the Outstanding College Research Award in the College of Engineering and Technology.

Joe Ingalls presenting Composites textbooks at St. Margaret's Episcopal School library
L to R: E. Herlihey (Department Science Chair), A. Roberts (Upper School Principal), Joe Ingalls (SAMPE Foundation Administrator), CA Ingalls (Former Department Science Chair). Presentation of signed copies of the Composites textbook at St. Margaret's Episcopal School, where the Foundation filmed the Composites Training Program with Dr. Brent Strong.

SAMPE International and the SAMPE Foundation are pleased to offer these STEM books free of charge to K-12 educators. These books and the supporting videos introduce students to composites, materials science, and the history of STEM innovation — explaining how these remarkable fields help make the world better and create richer and fuller lives.

Sponsored by:
Boston Materials  ·  Ernest Solvay Fund  ·  KraussMaffei
SAMPE Los Angeles Chapter  ·  Fives  ·  William Dahlgren Family
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4 YouTube Videos
Free supporting curriculum videos for the textbook
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Supporting Videos

Free YouTube Video Series

Four videos produced by the SAMPE Foundation to accompany the composites textbook. Free to use in any classroom.

Composites Video 1 — Introduction to Composites
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Composites Video 2 — Properties and Applications
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Composites Video 3 — Manufacturing Processes
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Composites Video 4 — Future of Composites
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