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Nanoscience and Nanotech Workshop
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Workshop - Hands-on Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy for STEM Teachers
Presentation Materials:
PDF and PowerPoint
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00am-3:00pm - lunch provided
Where: Albuquerque - University of New Mexico, Manufacturing Training and Technology Center
The first 25 educators will receive $50 stipends for attending!
Program:
- Introductions
- What is the difference between Nanoscience and Nanotech and why should you care?
- Surface Treatments – Hydrophobic systems and what they are used for
- Surface to Volume Ratio Activity – Reaction rate, materials and money
- Rainbow Wafers – measuring very thin films with your eye
- Discussion on applying these activities in your STEM classroom
- What kinds of jobs use Nanotechnology? Show your students a great technical career choice.
For more information, contact Dr. Matt Pleil at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
This workshop is made possible through a grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers, Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering (Grant # EEC-1042062) in collaboration with the Southwest Center for Microsystems Education and the University of New Mexico.