1. Explore Science! Zoom into nanotechnology

2. Overview Hands-on STEM Nano 101

3. Hands-on science Experiential Learner-led Memorable

4. 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

5. Nano 101

6. What is nano? Small and different Studying and making tiny things New technologies Part of our society and our future

7. Gecko feet

8. meters micrometers nanometers “Nano” means small: a nanometer is a billionth of a meter

9. Nano is different: properties like color can change Gold

10. Nano is different: surprising forces can dominate Geckos

11. Nano is different: chemical reactions are faster Aluminum

12. Nano is studying and making tiny things Computer chips

13. Everything is made of atoms Carbon

14. Computer chips

15. Self-assembly in nature

16. Nano is found in nature and technology Gecko Lotus flower Snowflake Blue Morpho butterfly

17. Nano is new technologies Thin film solar cell

18. Energy Graphene

19. Medicine Nano gold

20. Water Nanofilter

21. Nano is part of our society and our future

22. Thinking ahead with nanotechnologies Balancing costs, risks, and benefits

23. Everyone has a role in shaping nanotechnology Citizens, scientists, governments, and companies

24. Making decisions about Nanotechnologies Sunblock

25. Nano is…

26. Small and different Studying and making tiny things New technologies Part of our society and our future

27. Hands-on science is…

28. Experiential Learner-led Memorable

29. Credits Autumn, K. et al. 2002. Evidence for van der Waals adhesion in gecko setae. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99, 12252-12256. 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, www.snowcrystals.com G. Jenkins, Montezuma’s Reptiles Konarka Technologies Lifesaver Systems, Ltd.

30. This project was supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.