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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...

A premier research laboratory in the College of Engineering, the Carnegie Mellon Nanofabrication Facility is one of the most well equipped university based facilities for thin film and nano/micro device development in the United States. The Nanofab includes a cleanroom with 2,600 square feet of...

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 lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the diffraction behavior of light waves. Students will discover how CDs and DVDs contain regularly spaced micrometer sized features that act like diffraction grating. Using these items rather than commercially...

The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology website provides information about nanoscale measurement and fabrication methods and technology. "The CNST's Nanofab provides economical access to and training on a commercial state-of-the-art tool set." "The CNST's NanoLab offers opportunities for...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the concept of semiconductor manufacturing. Students will learn how scientist "take advantage of diffusion to 'dope' or introduce atoms into a silicon wafer to change its conductive properties." The lesson simulates...

This reference sheet, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network provides a valuable chemistry reference sheet for high school students. Definition of terms, diagrams, abbreviations, mathematical notations, the periodic table, and other useful information is provided in an easy...

Module Description:  This module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides participants with "an overview of how microtechnology is used for standard clinical laboratory tests". The module presents information for participants to learn about "the testing that takes place in a...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, will help students begin to understand nanotechnology, specifically behaviors of materials at the nanoscale. Students will "explore two factors affecting the thin film deposition, film cracking and the formation of 'coffee...

The Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility (CNF) is a national facility that supports a broad range of nanoscale science and technology projects by providing state-of-the-art resources and staff support. The website includes sections on how to get started with CNF, links to their...