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Composites: Lighter,
Stronger, Better

A free textbook introducing students to composites and materials engineering. Includes four supporting YouTube videos. Sponsored by the William Dahlgren Family.

Free of ChargeK-12 EducatorsShips in 5-7 Days4 YouTube Videos
About the Book

An Explanation of What Composites Are, How They Work, and Why They Are Important

SAMPE International and the SAMPE Foundation are pleased to offer Brent Strong's latest book free of charge to K-12 educators. This book and its supporting videos aim to introduce students to composites and explain how these remarkable materials can help make the world better and create richer and fuller lives.

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.

Photo note: L to R: A. Roberts (Upper School Principal), E. Herlihey (Department Science Chair), J. Ingalls (SAMPE Foundation Administrator), CA Ingalls (Former Department Science Chair). Presentation of signed copies of the Composites Book at St. Margaret's Episcopal School, where Foundation filmed the Composites Training Program with Dr. Brent Strong.
Sponsored by:
William Dahlgren Family
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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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