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Particle Size and Spectral Analysis of AgNO3 and Cu: Design Challenge Activity
17 Jun 2021 | | Contributor(s):: John H. Hitchcock, NNCI Nano
When the traditional silver nitrate reduction by copper is performed, students are often puzzled by the black appearance of the silver when it first is observed. In this activity, students will research two questions about the reaction, develop a viable system of gathering data, and investigate...
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PfFP Lecture 1: Energy and Power I
26 Jan 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Jerry M. Woodall
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PfFP Lecture 2: Energy and Power II
26 Jan 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Jerry M. Woodall
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PfFP Lecture 3: Energy and Power III
26 Jan 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Jerry M. Woodall
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PhotoBleaching
20 Aug 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Jessica Dupa, Rice University, NEWT Center
What is PhotoBleaching? Is this shorting video, we will learning about pigments and how color can be lost due to photobleaching.
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Photolithography (Option A)
06 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: James J Marti, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education
This module presents an introduction and demonstration of photolithography, the process of copying a high-resolution pattern onto multiple substrates. Students replicate key steps in the process of photolithography and learn how these processes fit into the fabrication of micro- and nanoscale...
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Photolithography (Option B)
06 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: James J Marti, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education
This module presents an introduction and demonstration of a key step in photolithography, the process of patterning a substrate used in the manufacture of integrated circuit chips. Students replicate some of the steps in the process of photolithography, and learn how these processes fit into...
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Photovoltaic Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells Based on Hole Transport Layer
31 Aug 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Chika Okolo, Mariana Quinn, Rice University
Heatwaves are responsible for more deaths across the world than floods, tornados, or hurricanes. The problem, and the potential solution is the Sun. Every hour, it emits enough energy to power our entire world for a year. However, we need an efficient, green, and cost effective way to harness...
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Physics for Future Presidents
26 Jan 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Jerry M. Woodall
The purpose and goals of this course are to provide a liberal arts style education in physics that could be important for you to understand if you were the president of the United States (or any other executive job). In other words, you will learn real, advanced physics without employing any...
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Planet Andoddin: An EngrTEAMS Curricular Unit
21 Jun 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Andrea Appel, Todd Marder, Emilie Siverling, Hillary E Merzdorf, Justin McFadden, Kerrie Douglas, Tamara J. Moore
Planet Andoddin is an engineering design-based STEM curricular unit. The unit aims to facilitate the learning of major science and mathematical concepts and skills within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) respectively. The unit includes teacher...
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Plant Growth in Solution of Nanoparticles Lab
20 Sep 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, William Miller
A problem based learning lab growing mung beans in a nanoparticle solution and using the Remoteley Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network for imaging and analysis was created for use in K-12 and University classrooms.
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Polímeros de Anillo (Ring Polymers)
24 Apr 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Deb Newberry, NISE Net, Rodfal A. Rodríguez (editor), María T. Rivera (editor)
Este módulo es una variación de la actividad sobre los polímeros entrecruzados o reticulados y presenta mucho del mismo trasfondo de la estructura y propiedades de los polímeros. En esta versión se utiliza una forma de poliacrilato de sodio con una...
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Polímeros Entrecruzados o Reticulados (Cross-Link Polymer)
22 Apr 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Deb Newberry, Billie Copley, Laura Arndt (editor), jim Marti (editor), Rodfal A. Rodríguez (editor), María T. Rivera (editor)
Este módulo les permite a los estudiantes investigar las fuerzas e interacciones a escala molecular mezclando diferentes líquidos con un polímero entrecruzado/reticulado. Este polímero (poliacrilato de sodio) comparte similitudes estructurales con la celulosa y...
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Pollutants in the Pond: An EngrTEAMS Curricular Unit
20 Jun 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Sean Duncanson, Teresa Stevens, Drew Houland, Richard Lie, Corey Mathis, Angelina Constantine, Christina Miller, Kerrie Douglas, Tamara J. Moore
Pollutants in the Pond is an engineering design-based STEM curricular unit. The unit aims to facilitate the learning of major science and mathematical concepts and skills within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) respectively. The unit includes...
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Polyaniline Synthesized Conducting Polymer for Applicable Uses as Nanomaterials
06 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Mark Dignan, NNCI Nano
This lesson introduces students to polyaniline, a conducting polymer. It demonstrates how nanofibers significantly improve the processing of polyaniline and its performance as a conventional application involving polymer interactions with its environment (i.e. inorganic and organic uses). The...
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Powers of Ten with the Blue Morpho Butterfly
09 Jan 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Nancy Healy, Marilyn Garza, NNCI Nano
This activity is designed to help students understand the concept of scale and magnification when examining a Blue Morpho butterfly wing. The activity requires the use of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) but images are provided if there is no access to an SEM.
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Properties of Fluids
21 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Astrid Hernandez, NNCI Nano
This lab explores the properties of water flow. This inquiry-based lab consists of 2 sections: the Guided Lab Activity and the Going Further (research) portion. The guided lab activity, performed on the first day, is designed to help students observe and understand the way fluids interact with...
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PTC: AI Design Challenge, Activity 3 - Conversion Calculator and Data Visualization
22 Mar 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Nancy Ruzycki, Michael Roberts
The convcalc notebook helps convert values energy values in Activity 3 from kBtu/ft^2 to kWyr and the act3datavisualization notebook provides simple data visualization of household consumption energy data throughout years, months, and hours.
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QIQC Quantum Computing Workshop
03 Feb 2012 | | Contributor(s):: Sabre Kais
The National Science Foundation's Quantum Information for Quantum Chemistry Center (NSF's QIQC) presents several talks organized by Bill Bayley, QIQC Outreach Coordinator, with the goal of conveying the basics of their field of interest to the lay public. This is done in hopes to both inspire...
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Quantum Dots: Real-world Particles in a Box
15 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Joyce Allen, NNCI Nano
The purpose of this activity is to show that nanosize particles of a given substance often exhibit different properties and behavior than macro or micro size particles of the same material. The property studied in this activity is the absorption and reflection of light which is based on energy...