1. Nanotechnology & Society
Engaging Visitors in
Nanotechnology & Society

2. Agenda “Water-Water” improv exercise
Big idea 3: Technologies work because they’re part of systems
“Speed Bump” video
“Light Switch” discussion
“Flying Cars” activity

3. Improv Exercise Water-Water
What skills are we practicing in this activity?

4. Nano & Society Big Ideas
Values shape technologies.
Technologies affect social relationships.
Technologies work because they’re part of systems.
WORKSHEET

5. Systems Technologies work because they’re part of larger systems.
VIDEO

6. Systems Technologies work because they’re part of larger systems.
VIDEO

7. Conversations about Systems
Exploring Nano & Society—Flying Cars

8. This presentation is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Nos and
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.