1. Andrew R. Barron Applications of Connexions in Teaching
Charles W. Duncan, Jr. - Welch Chair of Chemistry,
and Professor of Materials Science, Rice University
Prince of Wales Innovator, University of Wales

2. Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry
Providing training in nano for the oil and gas industry
Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry
Advanced Energy Consortium
UT Austin - managing partner
Rice - technical partner
How to assist companies in oil and gas industry understand what is real and what is “hype” in nano?
History of nanotechnology
Synthesis of nanomaterials
Characterization of nanomaterials
Fundamentals for nanotechnology

3. Physical Methods in Inorganic and Nano Chemistry
Learning through teaching others
Physical Methods in Inorganic and Nano Chemistry
Chem 575/475 - traditional classroom
How can it be changed to provide a more useful experience for grad students?
Traditional approach based upon techniques
New approach based upon information
Elemental analysis
Physical and thermal analysis
Chemical speciation
Dynamic processes
Molecular and solid state structure
Structure at the nano scale
Surface morphology and structure

4. Project Management for Scientists and Engineers
Providing background to allow hands on teaching
Project Management for Scientists and Engineers
Initial approach - teach + project
Industry requested “project management” Wastes time in complex course
Need new approach
Becoming an accidental project manager
History of project management
What is a project?
Project characteristics
Project stakeholders
The politics of projects
What is project management?
Areas of expertise
The project life cycle
Project initiation
Project planning
Project execution
Project closeout
Glossary
Merrie Barron - the “real” project manager