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The term Nanoelectromechanical systems or NEMS is used to describe devices integrating electrical and mechanical functionality on the nanoscale. NEMS typically integrate transistor-like nanoelectronics with mechanical actuators, pumps, or motors, and may thereby form physical, biological, and chemical sensors.

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) (also written as micro-electro-mechanical, MicroElectroMechanical or microelectronic and microelectromechanical systems) is the technology of very small mechanical devices driven by electricity; it merges at the nano-scale into nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and nanotechnology.

MEMS are separate and distinct from the hypothetical vision of molecular nanotechnology or molecular electronics. MEMS are made up of components between 1 to 100 micrometres in size (i.e. 0.001 to 0.1 mm) and MEMS devices generally range in size from 20 micrometres (20 millionths of a metre) to a millimetre. They usually consist of a central unit that processes data, the microprocessor and several components that interact with the outside such as microsensors

Learn more about NEMS/MEMS from the many resources on this site, listed below. More information on NEMS/MEMS can be found here.

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  1. Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Microtechnology - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 29 May 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis

    This learning module is an overview of how microtechnology is used for standard clinical laboratory tests.  It covers the advantages and challenges of taking clinical tests out of the laboratory to the point of care (POC).  ...

  2. Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Microtechnology

    Teaching Materials | 29 May 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis

    This learning module is an overview of how microtechnology is used for standard clinical laboratory tests.  It covers the advantages and challenges of taking clinical tests out of the laboratory to the point of care (POC). ...

  3. DNA Microarray Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 29 May 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis

    This learning module provides an overview of DNA microarrays - types of arrays, applications, interpretation, design, and fabrication.  Activities provide the opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of these concepts as well as to discuss the ethical questions surrounding...

  4. DNA Microarray Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 29 May 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis

    This learning module provides an overview of DNA microarrays - types of arrays, aplications, interpretation, design, and fabrication.  Activities provide the opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of these concepts as well as to discuss the ethical questions surrounding...

  5. Therapeutics BioMEMS Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 22 Jan 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    In the medical field, therapeutics is the process of caring for the patient in a comprehensive manner.  Therapeutics includes preventing disease as well as managing disease or disease specific problems.  This learning module is an overview of BioMEMS that are currently being used or...

  6. Therapeutics BioMEMS Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 22 Jan 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    In the medical field, therapeutics is the process of caring for the patient in a comprehensive manner.  Therapeutics includes preventing disease as well as managing disease or disease specific problems.  This learning module is an overview of BioMEMS that are currently being used or...

  7. The Microtechnology of Pacemakers Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 22 Jan 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This module is an overview of how the heart works and how the technology of cardiac pacemakers has advanced from being an external, motor driven device to being an internal (in vivo) device that goes unnoticed by the user.  The why, where, who, and how of pacemakers is discussed.  An...

  8. Diagnostic BioMEMS Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 30 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    Diagnostic bioMEMS (biomedical MicroElectroMechanical Systems) have been increasing in number every year.  This learning module provides an introduction to some of the diagnostic tools currently in us and possibilities for future bioMEMS.  A research activity provides the opportunity...

  9. Diagnostic BioMEMS Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 30 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    Diagnostic bioMEMS (biomedical MicroElectroMechanical Systems) have been increasing in number every year.  This learning module provides an introduction to some of the diagnostic tools currently in us and possibilities for future bioMEMS.  A research activity provides the opportunity...

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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,...