Andrew R. Barron Applications of Connexions in Teaching Charles W. Duncan, Jr. - Welch Chair of Chemistry, and Professor of Materials Science, Rice University Prince of Wales Innovator, University of Wales www.rice.edu/barron arb@rice.edu

Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry Providing training in nano for the oil and gas industry Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry http://cnx.org/content/col10700/latest/ Advanced Energy Consortium UT Austin - managing partner Rice - technical partner How to assist companies in oil and gas industry understand what is real and what is “hype” in nano? History of nanotechnology Synthesis of nanomaterials Characterization of nanomaterials Fundamentals for nanotechnology

Physical Methods in Inorganic and Nano Chemistry Learning through teaching others Physical Methods in Inorganic and Nano Chemistry http://cnx.org/content/col10699/latest/ Chem 575/475 - traditional classroom How can it be changed to provide a more useful experience for grad students? Traditional approach based upon techniques New approach based upon information Elemental analysis Physical and thermal analysis Chemical speciation Dynamic processes Molecular and solid state structure Structure at the nano scale Surface morphology and structure

Project Management for Scientists and Engineers Providing background to allow hands on teaching Project Management for Scientists and Engineers http://cnx.org/content/col11120/latest/ Initial approach - teach + project Industry requested “project management” Wastes time in complex course Need new approach Becoming an accidental project manager History of project management What is a project? Project characteristics Project stakeholders The politics of projects What is project management? Areas of expertise The project life cycle Project initiation Project planning Project execution Project closeout Glossary Merrie Barron - the “real” project manager