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This article, published by Nanowerk, provides an example of the way in which the use of nanotechnology in combination with other branches of science and technology leads to technological innovations.  The paper cites a specific instance where "the convergence of nanotechnology, microtechnology,...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, uses an EasyBake oven and edible materials as a means to interest younger students in nanotechnology. The creation of a 'wafer' in the EasyBake oven simulates concepts in chip fabrication for electronic devices, such as...

In this animated object, learners consider how nanoscientists are mimicking intracellular movements when building nanobots.

Created by the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization at Pennsylvania State University, this presentation provides an introduction to products and careers related to nanotechnology. After providing a definition of nanotechnology, the presentation goes on to illustrate the size of a...

This 7-page article is provided by Utah Valley University and discusses the use of virtual reality in nanotechnology education. This article "... share[s] development methods for creating virtual reality simulations for an electron microscope, an RF sputter deposition unit, a photolithography...

This page from Foothill College describes a course on nanoscience for those who need an introduction to the subject. This course is the second in a five course series that leads to a certificate in nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanomaterials engineering. This course teaches "applications of...

This webpage is provided by nanoHUB and includes a PowerPoint lecture that is the second in a series of five lectures on nanotechnology created by SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education and North Seattle College. This lecture discusses nano-enhanced materials and the...

This video from the Internet Scout Research Group is part of a series that highlights student success stories related to advanced technological education (ATE) programs. In this video, Paula Kirya talks about her experience with the nanotechnology program at Pasadena City College. Nanotechnology,...

This Atlas of Nanotechnology, from SRI International "is a "super-ontology" of nanoscience, nanoindustry, and nanoeducation," and links nanoindustry work skills to nano curriculum and training for intelligent design and management of workforce development efforts. The atlas includes six topic maps:...

This video from the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC), published by Pasadena City College, is part of a series of seminars on micro nano technologies and issues in the field. In the video, Rodriguez details the science and education outreach efforts taking place at NASA in both K-12...