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Dancing Magnets - Ferrofluids Lab
Teaching Materials | 29 Dec 2016 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about ferrofluids and how nanotechnology can be used to modify the properties of magnetic materials. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually...
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Sunscreen and Nanotechnology Lab
Teaching Materials | 29 Dec 2016 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about nanotechnology applications in sunscreens. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the Supporting Docs tab. Learning...
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Lab Exercise: Fluorescent Tagging of Liposomes
Teaching Materials | 21 Oct 2016 | Contributor(s):: NACK Network
This lab examines the liposome as a carrier of fluorescent tags used in cancer identification. The liposomes will be created from raw materials, tagged, extruded to a proper size, filtered, and characterized.
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Learning Module: Chemical Lab Safety Rules
Teaching Materials | 28 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s):: SCME NM
The fabrication of micro and nano devices requires the use of several types of chemicals, both inert and hazardous. This learning module provides the general safety rules for working in facilities and laboratories that use chemicals. Through its activities, the learning module gives...
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Learning Module: Deposition Processes Overview for Microsystems
Teaching Materials | 28 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s):: Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis
This learning module is an overview of the common deposition processes used for the fabrication of micro-size devices. This learning module discusses thermal oxidation, chemical deposition and physical deposition processes. Activities are provided for further exploration into these...
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Inclusion of Sustainability Aspects in Technician and Undergraduate Education Programs
Online Presentations | 18 Feb 2016 | Contributor(s):: Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education
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nanoHUB: Not Just for PhDs
Online Presentations | 20 Jan 2016 | Contributor(s):: Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education
In 2004, Dakota County Technical College started a 2 year, AAS degree Nanoscience Technician program. This program has always involved an aspect of computer simulations, both in a specific Computer Simulation class and as a part of several other classes such as the nanoelectronics and materials...
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Nano-Link: Never go in with a Blank Sheet of Paper
Online Presentations | 14 Jan 2016 | Contributor(s):: Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education
This presentation summarizes a proven approach that helps educators find, collect and refine the information that is needed to successfully work with industry and establish strong partnerships. The process and source for collecting employee competencies required by industry is...
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Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Water Splitting (Fuel Cell)
Teaching Materials | 10 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about fuel cells by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electrolysis. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the...
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Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Teaching Materials | 10 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about the synthesis and applications of gold and silver nanoparticles. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the Supporting Docs...
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Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Nanocrystalline Solar Cells
Teaching Materials | 10 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about solar cells. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the Supporting Docs tab. Learning Outcomes: To gain a basic understanding...
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Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Basic Principles
Teaching Materials | 07 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of demonstrations designed to teach students of any age about nanotechnology principles. Labs include Scale and Size, Thin Films, Ferrofluid, Magic Sand, Memory Wire, and Liquid Crystals. They can be used individually or in conjunction with each other. Most of the materials can...
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Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Lithography
Teaching Materials | 07 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about lithography. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the Supporting Docs tab. Learning Objectives: To understand how...
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Nanotechnology Principles Kit: Nano Demos
Teaching Materials | 05 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
The activities described below are short demonstrations designed to teach students of any age about nanotechnology principles.
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Applications of Nanotechnology
Teaching Materials | 04 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
Lecture 2 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.
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Let's Review…What is Nanotech?
Teaching Materials | 04 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
Lecture 5 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.
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Nanotechnology Characterization
Teaching Materials | 04 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
Lecture 4 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.
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Nanotechnology Fabrication
Teaching Materials | 04 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
Lecture 3 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.
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Nanotechnology: What is it?
Teaching Materials | 04 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
Lecture 1 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.
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An Introduction to Colloidal and Self-Assembled Materials II
Online Presentations | 26 May 2015 | Contributor(s):: Travis L. Benati, NACK Network
Outline Review of Solutions Colloids and Colloid Chemistry Self-Assembly What is it? Forces and interactions Examples from nature Nanotechnology examples