National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Education and Outreach Nancy Healy, Ph.D. – NNIN E&O Coordinator Joyce Palmer, Ed.S. – NNIN E&O Assistant Coordinator Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

NNIN Education & Outreach Encouraging Stem Involvement Assisting Workforce Development Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

NNIN Education Program Objectives Develop/distribut e activities to encourage K-12 to STEM Develop resources for the public Develop activities/info for undergrads - careers Develop resources & tools for undergrads and graduate students Design programs to ensure inclusion Design programs – workforce development Develop programs & resources for K-12 teachers K-12 Post-secondary Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

National and Local Activities Two-pronged approach for education and outreach Programs & activities across network – national reach Programs & activities that address local needs and interest NNIN uses the synergy from local and national programs to develop and maintain high quality education outreach that meets the needs of diverse groups. Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Program Growth Tracking of program growth began in 2005 through a data management system Participants = attendees at education events and not users Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

National Programs National Conferences and Meetings –Symposium on Nanotechnology for Public, Health, Environment, and Energy Washington University at St. Louis 9/24-25/2009 Technical Workshops –Cornell University - Technology and Characterization of the Nanoscale Offered twice per year; hands-on intro nanofabrication techniques Underwater Observatories Symposium Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

REU as a Network Program NNIN REU - 14 sites 75 participants 10 weeks High Quality Projects Presentations Publications Convocation REU Research Accomplishments Award # EEC Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

International NNIN REU Programs A second year experience program for prior summer interns –International - iREU National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan Forschungszentrum, Jülich Germany Helmotz Research Institute participants - funded by NSF (IRES & IREE) 2009 – 10 participants funded by NNIN & IRES NIMS Helmholtz Research Center NNIN iREU Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

NNIN RET Program Building a Cadre of NanoEducators NSF award sites –Prior award reached 60 teachers 8 week program –6 summer research –2 follow-up –Focus - bringing nano into secondary science classrooms reaching under-represented students –Classroom lessons developed Award # EEC Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Inclusion and Diversity NNIN Showcase for Students Nanotechnology: Education, Research, & Career Opportunities Half day demos/ activities Half day lectures Underrepresented Undergraduates SHPE – 600 HETCC -100 NSBE All sites participate with demos/activities and staff Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Laboratory Experience for Faculty Goal – help build successful research experiences in the MSI community  NNIN sites – 8 weeks  $12K support – travel, stipend, housing  NNIN sites – training, technical support & resources LEF 2009 Minority Faculty or Faculty from MSI Spelman – Georgia Tech ‘08 Norfolk State – Georgia Tech ’09 Univ. of PR Maya. – Cornell ’08 ’09 Shaw Univ. – Cornell ’08 Old Dominion – Cornell ’09 UT El Paso (2) – UT ’08 San Jose State – Stanford ‘09 Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

International Winter School for Graduate Students U.S. participants 10 graduate students 5 faculty -1 S&E faculty Foreign participants graduate students and faculty Provide a global experience to future leaders through education, mentoring, and networking. Learn first hand impact of technology on developing world 1 week lecture 1 week visiting rural settings Winter 2008 – Organic Electronics & Optoelectronics at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Winter 2009 – Nanoelectronics at IIT-Bombay, Mumbai Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

NNIN Education Portal NNIN Web Site- Education Portal –General info –User training videos - equipment –Multimedia – talks, symposia, short courses Teacher Resources –Instructional units RET developed Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

NNIN Education Portal Nanooze – childrens’ online science magazine (grades 5- 8) –Devloped at Cornell - Carl Batt –Original articles –Games –Special Editions Self Assembly –Print – 8,000 at NSTA as classroom packs & single issues Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Nanooze the Exhibit Travelling 1500 square foot exhibit –Currently at Georgia Tech –Will travel to other NNIN sites –Designed for students in grades 4-8 (but high school students enjoy) This interactive exhibition is designed to introduce nanotechnology concepts and help educate student visitors interested in learning more about nanotechnology. Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Local Activities Camps for middle and high school students –Chip Camp – UCSB –Nano/Chip Camp – U. of Michigan –Nano Camp – Georgia Tech and PSU Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Local Activities Workshops for teachers –Local, regional, & national –2 hours – 1 week –Connecting nanotechnology to the secondary science curriculum Georgia Institute of Technology Addressing Science Standards Using the Big Ideas in Nanotechnology Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Local Activities NanoExpress – Howard University –Mobile lab to explore nano –~10,000 visitors in 2008 –Massachusetts to Georgia Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

Local Activities Other outreach activities –School visits On-site and off-site –Lectures, hands-on activities, demos, tours –Community Days –Visiting college classes (local colleges) –Local museums –Regional meetings – booth –Community groups –NanoDays NanoDays at Georgia Tech NanoDays at U. of Michigan Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009

NNIN Education and Outreach Our programs seek to –Educate a dynamic workforce –Be a resource for all ages and educational backgrounds Thank your for your attention Nanoscale Science & Engineering Conference, Dec. 2009