How to teach nanoscience... - photos from Margaret Glass, Washington, DC, United States - The International NanoScience Community

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András Paszternák, PhD (founder) June 3, 2008 at 8:20pm

Good idea, we can organise the firs classroom about nanoscience...
Jose Feneque, DVM June 3, 2008 at 5:29am

Binoy, your idea of virtual classroom for Ning groups sounds very interesting. I recomend that you add this idea to the comments on the blog about Brainstorming. I am very sure that Andras would like to hear about it.

Jose
BINOY BABU June 1, 2008 at 5:46pm

Hi,
The internet is a wonderful medium to learn and teach nanoscience and technology. I have learnt a lot from the net. I believe that virtual classrooms can be introduced on Ning so that those who are interested can learn from people who know. I would be a great idea to invite eminent scientists from this field so that we could have a one - one interaction with them.
Jose Feneque, DVM May 26, 2008 at 2:39pm

I would like to get information of how to introduce concepts of nanotechnology to 1st graders. One of our local elementary schools do a science week every year and I think it will be nice to bring some nanotech info into the classroom.

Jose
TINC May 24, 2008 at 11:09pm
Carolyn Nichol, PhD May 24, 2008 at 10:51pm

The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN) at Rice University hosts several programs to engage students, teachers and the Houston community in in science and engineering using nanotechnology as a hook. Each spring we teach a semester long course graduate course, CHEM 570 Nanotechnology for Teachers and we have several summer programs for Houston students. Here is a clip from last summer's Nanochemistry Academy www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfOtPu-UAY
Margaret Glass May 24, 2008 at 3:33pm

Hi,
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) is a US funded project to create exhibits and programs to engage the public in nanoscale science. We include a number of science centers and museums, researchers, and educators. These photos include some examples of the kinds of exhibits that were tested. From march 29 throug april 6, 2008, we organized events across the country called "NanoDays". Over 100 participating organizations received kits with activities and introduced these to the public.

What kinds of activities do you do the help the public understand nanoscience? Is nano taught in your schools?

Margaret
Judith Light Feather May 24, 2008 at 2:46pm

All I can see is a picture. Where is the article on How to teach Nanoscience?
Judith