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When people think of career paths, nanotechnology is probably not on the forefront of their minds. Perhaps it should be. This website, created by The National Nanotechnology Institute Network, shows that nanotechnology will have “increasing impacts on many aspects of our daily lives, the...

In this presentation, Jim Marti, from the University of Minnesota, highlights career opportunities for STEM students in nanotechnology. The following roles are explored: engineer, scientist, technician, and end user. Nanotechnology job trends, job titles, and places of employment are also...

Teachers' Domain presents this video as part of a series on advanced technological education. Filmed at NPE: The International Plastics Showcase, the video features careers in the plastics industry. Degrees that lead to careers in plastics are discussed. The video also talks about emerging green...

Careers in Welding is a portal jointly produced by the American Welding Society and Weld-Ed, the National Center for Welding Education and Training. Here, visitors will find information for educators, students, and welding professionals, in addition to general information about exploring a career in...

This booklet, created by Weld-Ed: The National Center for Welding Education and Training, encourages students to work towards a career in welding. Articles include A Dynamic Industry with a Big Future, Computers and Robots Play a Big Role, Welding Career Profiles, and Amazing Choices, Amazing Pay....

The ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode from ATETV focuses "on two schools where programs in environmental sciences and biomanufacturing are helping students make a difference in people’s lives." The episode can be watched in...

This learning activity will provide a useful technique for students to learn casting concepts. The class will be allowed a hands-on experience with casting. Students will make their own fishing sinkers. The lesson plan document includes step by step instructions for the lesson along with...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the concept of chemical reactions. Students will learn about "the reactions involved in catalytic converters and the importance of nanocatalysts in the reactions." Teacher Preparation Guides, Student Guides, and Next...

This site gives an overview of the Geographic Information Systems degree program from Cayuga Community College.  "By learning specialized computer software that takes images drawn from satellites, GPS waypoints, aerial photography, and any other source of data," students "will make interactive maps...

This lab sequence guides students through the process of converting plant-based fuel sources (biomass) first into sugars then ethanol. "As biomass samples are pretreated, enzymatically digested, and fermented, students use glucose meters and ethanol probes to measure the key products of this...