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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network. Education and Outreach. Nancy Healy, Ph.D. – NNIN E&O Coordinator Joyce Palmer, Ed.S. – NNIN E&O Assistant Coordinator. Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009. NNIN Education & Outreach. NNIN Education & Outreach.

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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

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  1. National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Education and Outreach Nancy Healy, Ph.D. – NNIN E&O Coordinator Joyce Palmer, Ed.S. – NNIN E&O Assistant Coordinator Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  2. NNIN Education & Outreach NNIN Education & Outreach Encouraging Stem Involvement Assisting Workforce Development Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  3. NNIN Education Program Objectives Develop/distribute activities to encourage K-12 to STEM Develop programs & resources for K-12 teachers K-12 Design programs – workforce development Post-secondary Develop resources & tools for undergrads and graduate students Develop activities/info for undergrads - careers Design programs to ensure inclusion Develop resources for the public Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  4. National and Local Activities Two-pronged approach for education and outreach Programs & activities across network – national reach Programs & activities that address local needs and interest NNIN uses the synergy from local and national programs to develop and maintain high quality education outreach that meets the needs of diverse groups. Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  5. Program Growth Tracking of program growth began in 2005 through a data management system Participants = attendees at education events and not users Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  6. National Programs • National Conferences and Meetings • Symposium on Nanotechnology for Public, Health, Environment, and Energy • Washington University at St. Louis 9/24-25/2009 • Technical Workshops • Cornell University - Technology and Characterization of the Nanoscale • Offered twice per year; hands-on intro nanofabrication techniques Underwater Observatories Symposium Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  7. REU as a Network Program NNIN REU - 14 sites 75 participants10 weeks High QualityProjects Convocation REU Research Accomplishments Presentations Publications Award # EEC-0649215 Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  8. InternationalNNIN REU Programs NNIN iREU • A second year experience program for prior summer interns • International- iREU • National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan • Forschungszentrum, Jülich Germany Helmotz Research Institute • 2008 - 8 participants - funded by NSF (IRES & IREE) • 2009 – 10 participants funded by NNIN & IRES NIMS Helmholtz Research Center Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  9. NNIN RET ProgramBuilding a Cadre of NanoEducators • NSF award 2009 - 5 sites • Prior award reached 60 teachers • 8 week program • 6 summer research • 2 follow-up • Focus - bringing nano into secondary science classrooms • reaching under-represented students • Classroom lessons developed Award # EEC-0908895 Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  10. Inclusion and DiversityNNIN Showcase for Students Nanotechnology: Education , Research, & Career Opportunities Half day lectures Half day demos/ activities Underrepresented Undergraduates SHPE – 600 HETCC -100 NSBE - 150 All sites participate with demos/activities and staff Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  11. Laboratory Experience for Faculty Goal – help build successful research experiences in the MSI community LEF 2009 Minority Faculty or Faculty from MSI • NNIN sites – 8 weeks • $12K support – travel, stipend, housing • NNIN sites – training, technical support & resources Spelman – Georgia Tech ‘08Norfolk State – Georgia Tech ’09Univ. of PR Maya. – Cornell ’08 ’09Shaw Univ. – Cornell ’08Old Dominion – Cornell ’09UT El Paso (2) – UT ’08San Jose State – Stanford ‘09 Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  12. International Winter School for Graduate Students U.S. participants 10 graduate students 5 faculty -1 S&E faculty Foreign participants 45-50 graduate students and faculty 1 week lecture 1 week visiting rural settings Provide a global experience to future leadersthrough education, mentoring, and networking. Learn first hand impact of technology on developing world Winter 2008 – Organic Electronics & Optoelectronics at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Winter 2009 – Nanoelectronics at IIT-Bombay, Mumbai Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  13. NNIN Education Portal • NNIN Web Site- Education Portal • General info • User training videos - equipment • Multimedia – talks, symposia, short courses • Teacher Resources • Instructionalunits • RET developed Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  14. NNIN Education Portal • Nanooze – childrens’ online science magazine (grades 5-8) • Devloped at Cornell - Carl Batt • Original articles • Games • Special Editions • Self Assembly • Print – • 8,000 at NSTA as classroom packs & single issues Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  15. Nanooze the Exhibit • Travelling 1500 square foot exhibit • Currently at Georgia Tech • Will travel to other NNIN sites • Designed for students in grades 4-8 (but high school students enjoy) This interactive exhibition is designed to introduce nanotechnology concepts and help educate student visitors interested in learning more about nanotechnology. Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  16. Local Activities • Camps for middle and high school students • Chip Camp – UCSB • Nano/Chip Camp – U. of Michigan • Nano Camp – Georgia Tech and PSU Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  17. Local Activities Addressing Science Standards Using the Big Ideas in Nanotechnology • Workshops for teachers • Local, regional, & national • 2 hours – 1 week • Connecting nanotechnology to the secondary science curriculum Georgia Institute of Technology Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  18. Local Activities • NanoExpress – Howard University • Mobile lab to explore nano • ~10,000 visitors in 2008 • Massachusetts to Georgia Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  19. Local Activities • Other outreach activities • School visits • On-site and off-site • Lectures, hands-on activities, demos, tours • Community Days • Visiting college classes (local colleges) • Local museums • Regional meetings – booth • Community groups • NanoDays NanoDays at Georgia Tech NanoDays at U. of Michigan Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

  20. NNIN Education and Outreach • Our programs seek to • Educate a dynamic workforce • Be a resource for all ages and educational backgrounds Thank your for your attention Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

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