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Stan Trout
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Niels Bohr reminded us that predictions are difficult, especially about the future.
Groups that fund research tend to focus on topics they see as immediate or near-term concerns. Researchers, in turn, write proposals that address these concerns. They also look for ways to use their current equipment or purchase new equipment. It does not always hit the mark. That really should not be a surprise, especially when the priorities shift drastically, as they have with rare earths.
Until there is a specific priority given to educating engineers in this space, it ain’t going to happen to a large extent in academe.
Is there something that could be done in the meantime?
Actually, a solution is already available.
About twenty years ago, I developed a preconference seminar called the Magnetic Bootcamps. It contains everything someone would need to know to get started in our industry in an 8-hour seminar.
I estimate that about 2,000 people have attended my seminar over the past two decades. It has been presented on 4 continents and in at least 10 countries. During COVID, I gave the Magnetics Bootcamp to the entire country of Denmark, at least for the members of their Magnetics Society.
A typical course outline can be seen via the link below.
www.spontaneousmaterials.com/Papers/Bootcamp_Outline.pdf
When presented to a company, the topics are modified to best suit the client’s needs.
So yes, training is already available, and I would be happy to develop additional training on related topics in this area.
Groups that fund research tend to focus on topics they see as immediate or near-term concerns. Researchers, in turn, write proposals that address these concerns. They also look for ways to use their current equipment or purchase new equipment. It does not always hit the mark. That really should not be a surprise, especially when the priorities shift drastically, as they have with rare earths.
Until there is a specific priority given to educating engineers in this space, it ain’t going to happen to a large extent in academe.
Is there something that could be done in the meantime?
Actually, a solution is already available.
About twenty years ago, I developed a preconference seminar called the Magnetic Bootcamps. It contains everything someone would need to know to get started in our industry in an 8-hour seminar.
I estimate that about 2,000 people have attended my seminar over the past two decades. It has been presented on 4 continents and in at least 10 countries. During COVID, I gave the Magnetics Bootcamp to the entire country of Denmark, at least for the members of their Magnetics Society.
A typical course outline can be seen via the link below.
www.spontaneousmaterials.com/Papers/Bootcamp_Outline.pdf
When presented to a company, the topics are modified to best suit the client’s needs.
So yes, training is already available, and I would be happy to develop additional training on related topics in this area.
