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2004 Computational Materials Science Summer School
29 Aug 2005
This short course will explore a range of computational approaches relevant for nanotechnology.
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2007 Summer Undergraduate Research Intern Program Conference
Series | 13 Aug 2007
The NASA Institute for Nanoelectronics and Computing and NSF Network for Computating Nanotechnology offers qualifying students the opportunity to become Summer Undergraduate Research Interns (SURIs). SURIs join an ongoing cross-disciplinary research project team comprised of faculty and graduate...
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3D Molecular Models
Animations | 21 Jun 2007 | Contributor(s):: Nicholas Vargo
This animation was created as part of the Children's Museum Nanotechnology Exhibit to give the viewer an idea of what objects look like at the nano-level. The molecules range from something as small as caffeine to major proteins and viruses.
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A Computational model of EGFR and IGF1R pathways in lung cancer
Tools | 15 Nov 2022 | Contributor(s):: Supriya Bidanta, FNU POORVA, Dhanusha Duraiyan
A Computational model of EGFR and IGF1R pathways in lung cancer
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A Gentle Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
Online Presentations | 13 Feb 2006 | Contributor(s):: Mark Ratner
While the Greek root nano just means dwarf, the nanoscale has become a giant focus of contemporary science and technology. We will examine the fundamental issues underlying the excitement involved in nanoscale research - what, why and how. Specific topics include assembly, properties,...
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A MATLAB code for Hartree Fock calculation of H-H ground state bondlength and energy using STO-4G
Downloads | 08 Aug 2006 | Contributor(s):: Amritanshu Palaria
Hartree Fock (HF) theory is one of the basic theories underlying the current understanding of the electronic structure of materials. It is a simple non-relativistic treatment of many electron system that accounts for the antisymmetric (fermion) nature of electronic wavefunction but does not...
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A Primer on Semiconductor Device Simulation
Online Presentations | 23 Jan 2006 | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom
Computer simulation is now an essential tool for the research and development of semiconductor processes and devices, but to use a simulation tool intelligently, one must know what's "under the hood." This talk is a tutorial introduction designed for someone using semiconductor...
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An Overview of Virtualization Techniques
Online Presentations | 03 Feb 2006 | Contributor(s):: Renato Figueiredo
This presentation presents an introduction to resource virtualizationtechniques, which are one of the foundations of the infrastructure foronline simulation provided by the nanoHUB.
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Atomic Force Microscopy
Online Presentations | 01 Dec 2005 | Contributor(s):: Arvind Raman
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is an indispensible tool in nano science for the fabrication, metrology, manipulation, and property characterization of nanostructures. This tutorial reviews some of the physics of the interaction forces between the nanoscale tip and sample, the dynamics of the...
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Atomistic Modeling of the Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Materials
Online Presentations | 16 Apr 2007 | Contributor(s):: SeongJun Heo, Susan Sinnott
The mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes are studied by using classical molecular dynamics simulations. Especially, the effects of filling, temperature, and functionalization on CNT's tensional and twisting properties are considered in this study.
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Balloon Skewer Relay Race
Teaching Materials | 29 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s):: Amber Genau
Do you think you could get a bamboo barbecue skewer through a balloon without popping it? With a little dish soap and some practice, I bet you could! Skewering a balloon is a fun and inexpensive way to demonstrate the structure-dependent properties of polymers. Polymers are made...
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Building Capacity for Nano Education and Outreach through Partnerships with Science Museums: Overview and Case Study
Online Presentations | 31 Mar 2009 | Contributor(s):: Carol Lynn Alpert, National Center for Learning & Teaching in Nanoscale Science & Engineering
This session will present the background and theory behind these collaborations and activities, provide examples, and address evaluative aspects. We will also touch briefly on a range of other examples of nanoscale research center – informal science education institutional collaborations,...
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Can numerical “experiments” INSPIRE physical experiments?
Online Presentations | 20 Dec 2007 | Contributor(s):: Supriyo Datta
This presentation was one of 13 presentations in the one-day forum, "Excellence in Computer Simulation," which brought together a broad set of experts to reflect on the future of computational science and engineering.
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Cell Factory for Small Molecule Inducible Delivery of Low Dose IL-2
Online Presentations | 31 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s):: Celsa Pachlhofer, Yafet Arefeayne, Rice University
Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are characterized by insufficient regulatory T cells (Treg), which play a central role in maintaining peripheral tolerance, preventing autoimmunity, and limiting chronic inflammation. Treg cells depend on IL-2 for survival and maintenance of their...
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CMOS Nanotechnology
Online Presentations | 07 Jul 2004 | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom
In non-specialist language, this talk introduces CMOS technology used for modern electronics. Beginning with an explanation of "CMOS," the speaker relates basic system considerations of transistor design and identifies future challenges for CMOS electronics. Anyone with an elementary...
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CNDO/INDO
Tools | 09 Oct 2007 | Contributor(s):: Baudilio Tejerina, Jeff Reimers
Semi-empirical Molecular Orbital calculations.
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Computational Chemistry: An Introduction to Molecular Dynamic Simulations
Teaching Materials | 08 Dec 2006 | Contributor(s):: Shalayna Lair
This module gives a brief overview of computational chemistry, a branch of chemistry concerned with theoretically determining properties of molecules. The fundamentals of how to conduct a computational project are discussed as well as the variety of different models that can be used. Because of...
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Computational Modeling: Experience from my Bell Lab Days
Online Presentations | 19 Dec 2007 | Contributor(s):: Muhammad A. Alam
This presentation was one of 13 presentations in the one-day forum, "Excellence in Computer Simulation," which brought together a broad set of experts to reflect on the future of computational science and engineering.
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Creating Research Links between Science at the Nanoscale and Science Education
Online Presentations | 28 Feb 2006 | Contributor(s):: Nora H. Sabelli
This talk will address what is needed to reduce the gap between current science education and science education that incorporates the ideas in current nanoscience. The ability to manipulate matter at increasingly smaller scales of distance and time has blurred the boundaries between disciplines....
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Curriculum on Nanotechnology
Courses | 27 Jan 2005
To exploit the opportunities that nanoscience is giving us, engineers will need to learn how to think about materials, devices, circuits, and systems in new ways. The NCN seeks to bring the new understanding emerging from research in nanoscience into the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. The...