Explore Science! Zoom into nanotechnology
Overview Hands-on STEM Nano 101
Hands-on science Experiential Learner-led Memorable
Hands-on science Develop an interest in STEM and STEM learning activities Develop a capacity to productively engage in STEM learning activities Come to value the goals of STEM and STEM learning activities STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Credit: Afterschool Alliance, Framework of Youth Outcomes
Nano 101
What is nano? Small and different Studying and making tiny things New technologies Part of our society and our future
Gecko feet
meters micrometers nanometers “Nano” means small: a nanometer is a billionth of a meter
Nano is different: properties like color can change Gold
Nano is different: surprising forces can dominate Geckos
Nano is different: chemical reactions are faster Aluminum
Nano is studying and making tiny things Computer chips
Everything is made of atoms Carbon
Computer chips
Self-assembly in nature
Nano is found in nature and technology Gecko Lotus flower Snowflake Blue Morpho butterfly
Nano is new technologies Thin film solar cell
Energy Graphene
Medicine Nano gold
Water Nanofilter
Nano is part of our society and our future
Thinking ahead with nanotechnologies Balancing costs, risks, and benefits
Everyone has a role in shaping nanotechnology Citizens, scientists, governments, and companies
Making decisions about Nanotechnologies Sunblock
Nano is…
Small and different Studying and making tiny things New technologies Part of our society and our future
Hands-on science is…
Experiential Learner-led Memorable
Credits Autumn, K. et al Evidence for van der Waals adhesion in gecko setae. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, nanoComposix A. Kellar, Lewis & Clark College A. Dhinojwala, University of Akron M. Cutkosky, Stanford University U.S. Chemical and Safety Board K. Molhave, Open Source Handbook of Nanotechnology K. Libbrecht, G. Jenkins, Montezuma’s Reptiles Konarka Technologies Lifesaver Systems, Ltd.
This project was supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.