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1. MEMS for Environmental and Bioterrorism Applications Learning Module

   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. 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.

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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...

8. 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...

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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,...

12. 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,...

13. 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...

14. 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...

15. Parallel Computation using MEMS Oscillator-based Computing System

    Presentation Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Xinrui Wang

    In recent years, parallel computing systems such as artificial neural networks (ANNs) have been of great interest. In these systems which emulate the behavior of human brains, the processing is carried out simultaneously. However, it is still a challenging engineering problem to design highly...

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. MEM oscillator network application simulation

    Tools | 30 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Xinrui Wang

    Simulate pattern recognition and convolution using a MEMS oscillator network solver. (To get started, click dashboard preview and go to "run all" under menu "cell".)

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

    Teaching Materials | 14 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.

20. Micropump Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 14 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.