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1. MEMS for Environmental and Bioterrorism Applications Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides an overview of how MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) are being used for bioterrorism and environmental sensing.  An activity allows for more in-depth exploration into an application of personal interest.

2. Cells: The Building Blocks of Life Learning Module

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides a review of "cells", the smallest unit exhibiting the properties of life.  It discusses how these cells are being used in bioMEMS as well as other micro and nano-sized devices.  A research activity provides the opportunity to further explore how...

3. Cells: The Building Blocks of Life Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides a review of "cells", the smallest unit exhibiting the properties of life.  It discusses how these cells are being used in bioMEMS as well as other micro and nano-sized devices.  A research activity provides the opportunity to further explore how...

4. DNA to Protein Overview Learning Module

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides information needed to understand how the digitally encoded information in DNA is translated into a functional protein that can be used for biomedical applications.  Activities delve deeper into protein structure and function as well as gene transcription.

5. DNA to Protein Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides information needed to understand how the digitally encoded information in DNA is translated into a functional protein that can be used for biomedical applications.  Activities delve deeper into protein structure and function as well as gene transcription.

6. Overview of DNA Learning Module

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides an overview of the DNA molecule, its role as genetic material, its molecular components and structure, and DNA replication. This information is necessary to understand the role of DNA in bioMEMS (bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems).  Activities provide the...

7. Overview of DNA Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides an overview of the DNA molecule, its role as genetic material, its molecular components and structure, and DNA replication. This information is necessary to understand the role of DNA in bioMEMS (bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems).  Activities provide the...

8. BioMEMS Applications Overview Learning Module

   Teaching Materials | 18 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module is an overview of some of the major biomedical developments and applications of BioMEMS.  There are three activities that provide further exploration into some of these applications, how they are used ad how they work.

9. BioMEMS Applications Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 18 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module is an overview of some of the major biomedical developments and applications of BioMEMS.  There are three activities that provide further exploration into some of these applications, how they are used ad how they work.

10. Biomolecular Applications of BioMEMS

    Teaching Materials | 18 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module is an overview of biomolecules, what are they?, types of biomolecules, and how microtechnology is using biomolecules or exploiting their functions for micro and nano applications.  Activities provide the opportunity to better understand the functions of biomolecules,...

11. Biomolecular Applications of BioMEMS Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 18 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module is an overview of biomolecules, what are they?, types of biomolecules, and how microtechnology is using biomolecules or exploiting their functions for micro and nano applications.  Activities provide the opportunity to better understand the functions of biomolecules,...

12. Learning Microsystems Through Problem Solving Activity

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This activity provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), MEMS components, applications and operations.  This activity works best if you work in small groups or with at least one other person to design and construct...

13. Learning Microsystems Through Problem Solving Activity - Instructor Guide

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This activity provides the opportunity for participants to demonstrate their knowledge of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), MEMS components, applications and operations.  Participants work in small groups to design and construct a model of a MEMS device. This activity is...

14. BioMEMS Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module explains what "BioMEMS" are and how they are used today in different fields.  An activity provides the opportunity to reinforce the importance of BioMEMS, study where they are used, and explore the endless possibilities of future BioMEMS devices.

15. BioMEMS Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module explains what "BioMEMS" are and how they are used today in different fields.  An activity provides the opportunity to reinforce the importance of BioMEMS, study where they are used, and explore the endless possibilities of future BioMEMS devices.

16. Nanotechnology and the NAE Grand Challenge Reverse Engineer the Brain

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Edward Davis, Virginia Davis, Joni Lakin

    This group of materials is designed to provide a framework to teach students in an introductory engineering course basic nanotechnology concepts. The materials use the NAE grand challenge “Reverse Engineering the Brain” to underpin the need and potential for nanotechnology to address...

17. Statistical Process Control (SPC) Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a set of tools used for continuous improvement and the assurance of quality in an active manufacturing process.  This learning module introduces some of the SPC tools used by technicians and engineers, including one of the most common tools - control charts.

18. Micropump Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces the MEMS micropump, how it works and where it is used in microtechnology.  Activities allow for further discovery into the operation of micropumps.

19. Micropumps Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces the MEMS micropump, how it works and where it is used in microtechnology.  Activities allow for further discovery into the operation of micropumps.

20. Statistical Process Control (SPC) Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 20 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a set of tools used for continuous improvement and the assurance of quality in an active manufacturing process.  This learning module introduces some of the SPC tools used by technicians and engineers, including one of the most common tools - control...