Lights, Camera, MATLAB: Dallas Trinkle’s Journey from Filmmaking to Teaching Engineering

Professor Dallas Trinkle speaks to SIIP and Share about his work integrating computational tools like MATLAB, Python, and finite element methods into materials science courses. He has insights on aligning engineering curricula with industry needs, training faculty and computational TAs, and fostering sustainable educational innovation. Trinkle also shares a behind-the-scenes look at his unexpected journey from filmmaking and swing dancing.  

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⁠Impact of Computation in Undergraduate Curriculum : Alumni Perspective⁠⁠Impact of Integrating Computation into Undergraduate Curriculum: New Modules and Long-term Trends⁠Guest:  ⁠Dallas Trinkle⁠ 

Host: ⁠Holly Golecki ⁠ 

Engineered by: ⁠Piper Pascarella⁠  

Produced by: ⁠Colleen King ⁠ 

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