The realism and popularity of superheroes present a great opportunity to teach science through a fun and engaging lens. UC Davis associate professor Ricardo Castro uses superheroes to inspire learning in both the classroom and laboratory, including through a new initiative called Engineering Superheroes.
Read MoreUC Davis professor Ricardo Castro’s “Science of Superheroes” undergraduate course, born from a childhood love of comic books, is capitalizing on pop culture to communicate enthusiasm in materials science to young students.
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