3D Molecular Models

21 Jun 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Nicholas Vargo

This animation was created as part of the Children's Museum Nanotechnology Exhibit to give the viewer an idea of what objects look like at the nano-level. The molecules range from something as small …

https://nanohub.org/resources/2821

A Gentle Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

13 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner

While the Greek root nano just means dwarf, the nanoscale has become a giant focus of contemporary science and technology. We will examine the fundamental issues underlying the excitement involved …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1021

Building Capacity for Nano Education and Outreach through Partnerships with Science Museums: Overview and Case Study

31 Mar 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Carol Lynn Alpert, NCLT administator

This session will present the background and theory behind these collaborations and activities, provide examples, and address evaluative aspects. We will also touch briefly on a range of other …

https://nanohub.org/resources/6187

CNT_bands

09 Sep 2005 | Tools | Contributor(s): Jing Guo, Akira Matsudaira

Computes E(k) and the density-of-states (DOS) vs. energy for a carbon nanotube

https://nanohub.org/resources/cntbands

Creating Research Links between Science at the Nanoscale and Science Education

28 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nora H. Sabelli

This talk will address what is needed to reduce the gap between current science education and science education that incorporates the ideas in current nanoscience. The ability to manipulate matter at …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1098

DragonflyTV Nano – Using the Power of Television to Introduce Middle School Children to Nanotechnology

15 Jan 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Richard Hudson, Joan Freese, Angie Prindle, Lisa Regalla

DragonflyTV is a PBS science series for children, broadcast nationwide and on the internet. DragonflyTV models authentic science inquiry through its unique approach: In each episode, ordinary …

https://nanohub.org/resources/6123

Embedding science and technology education into students' lifestyles and technology choices

06 Dec 2005 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Krishna Madhavan

Learning experiences of the future will be multi-sensory, engage technologies and significant computational power continuously and invisibly, and will be completely engaging. The emergence of …

https://nanohub.org/resources/831

Fabrication of a MOSFET within a Microprocessor

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

This resource depicts the step-by-step process by which the transistors of an integrated circuit are made.

https://nanohub.org/resources/440

Feasibility of Molecular Manufacturing

14 Mar 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): EPICS LSPM Team

Martin and Laura have an interesting debate about the feasibility of Molecular Manufacturing. Can molecular assemblers be developed to create new materials, new devices, and even macroscopic …

https://nanohub.org/resources/93

General Introduction to Nanotechnology

20 Apr 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Hyung-Seok Hahm

This is an 80 second movie clip. The camera zooms in from a computer to molecules with a narration. The design goals are - Give a smooth introduction to nano-world - Deliver ideas of how small …

https://nanohub.org/resources/2619

How Can Your Educational Modules Contain Interactive Online Simulation?

28 Feb 2005 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Gerhard Klimeck

The Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) is a multi-university, NSF-funded initiative with a mission to lead in research, education, and outreach to students and professionals, while at …

https://nanohub.org/resources/833

How Semiconductors and Transistors Work

20 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

This animation shows how semiconductor crystals work and how they are used to make transistor switches.

https://nanohub.org/resources/486

Introduction to Scanning Tunneling Microscopy

20 Apr 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Hyung-Seok Hahm

This is a 60 second movie clip with an introduction to Scanning Tunneling Microscopy(STM). Design goals are - Give an idea of what STM looks like - Provide an overview of what STM does and …

https://nanohub.org/resources/2620

K-12: Introduction to Quantum Wells

24 Nov 2008 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): David Beck, Mark M Budnik

A lesson plan for a 20-30 minute exercise for 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented students to explore the concept of quantum wells. The objectives of the lesson are: * The students will be able …

https://nanohub.org/resources/5925

Launch of a Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network

21 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): larry bell

The Museum of Science, Boston, in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Exploratorium in San Francisco, has been selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to form and …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1049

Mark Ratner Interview on Nanotechnology

23 Mar 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner, Krishna Madhavan

Nanotechnology interview with Krishna Madhavan.

https://nanohub.org/resources/1135

Molecular Beam Epitaxy

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

Microelectronic devices are made by repeating two steps: 1) Depositing a thin uniform layer of material; 2) Then using a photographic process to pattern and remove unwanted areas of that layer.

https://nanohub.org/resources/448

Molecular Workbench: An Interface to the Molecular World

25 Jun 2006 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Charles Xie

The Molecular Workbench software is a free, open-source modeling and authoring program specifically designed for use in science education. Powered by a set of real-time molecular simulation engines …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1592

Nano*High: From Atoms to Electricity: An Introduction to Nuclear Power, Its Promise and Challenge

02 Feb 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Brian D. Wirth

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Nano*High. Professor Brian Wirth from the UC Berkeley Dept. of Nuclear Engineering presents the basics of nuclear science, and discusses the technological …

https://nanohub.org/resources/5477

Nano*High: Got Plastic? What Saran Wrap & Renewable Energy Generation Have in Common

31 Jan 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Rachel Segalman, Eric Isaacs, Jeffrey B. Neaton

Rachel Segalman is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Berkeley and a Faculty Scientist at LBNL. Nano*High The Molecular Foundry Lawrence Berkeley National …

https://nanohub.org/resources/10497