Radiation Hardening

The SCALE Educational Standards focus on what students need to know. They were identified through input from government, industry, and faculty. They have been reviewed by stakeholders through panel discussions and are in their final draft form. This public review will enable SCALE to verify the content and establish the minimum training requirements for SCALE students.

For Radiation Hardening, there are four RH-specific standards and three cross-vertical standards. The three cross-vertical standards cover content that all SCALE students must master, across all of the SCALE technical verticals.

Key functions of SCALE Educational Standards:

1. Define a high-level list of topics. The Educational Standards identify the major concepts and skills students must have exposure to in order to be defense-ready in their area of microelectronics. The list creates a common foundation across SCALE institutions, ensuring that all students receive the same essential content. The standards capture the breadth of the technical area, not depth in any single topic.

2. Establish the baseline. The Educational Standards are the minimum requirements. They are not intended to encompass everything taught in a school’s plan of study, and are designed to allow for different areas of focus at different institutions.

3. Articulate the end goals of instruction. The Educational Standards are the outcome of a complete plan of study. The level of mastery will depend on the degree sought.

4. Provide a roadmap for student learning. By providing clear expectations, the Educational Standards allows schools to map their curriculum to the standards and identify and fill gaps in student learning.

5. Hold SCALE schools accountable. SCALE schools provide students with equivalent learning experiences through coursework, research, asynchronous instruction, and other learning opportunities.

6. Ensure adaptability. The Educational Standards will change with workforce needs, technology development, and educational research.

Your review of the SCALE Educational Standards:

1. Open the pdf document. Radiation Hardening Educational Standards - Draft.‍ ‍

2. Review the standards for: clarity, alignment, completeness.

3. Answer the question: Is this list the requirements for training programs to prepare the defense workforce in Radiation Hardening?

4. If your answer is no, please comment on what is missing from the list.

5. Please provide any additional feedback in the comments section.

6. Thank you for your time and expertise!