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  1. 2010 Nano-Biophotonics Summer School @ UIUC Lecture 1 - Introduction

    20 Sep 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Rashid Bashir, Stephen Boppart

    Edited and Uploaded by Omar Sobh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  2. A Look into the Nanoworld: An introduction to Nanoscale Science and Engineering

    23 Aug 2021 | | Contributor(s):: NNCI Nano, Jackie Smith

    This is a four-part lesson that has students explore the nanoscale. The lesson includes: size and scale, metric system and conversions, measurement, nanotechnology applications, and careers in nano-science. The activities can be done in groups of 2-4 and requires viewing of videos.

  3. A profile of a Nano EPICS High School - Agawam High School

    10 May 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Tamecia Raishaun Jones

    This is a short profile of an EPICS High School that has found a way to integrate nano into its curriculum.  The profile describes how the teacher used her specialized background in marine biology to create a plan for nano project in a marine biology classroom.  At the time, this...

  4. Affordable Labs for Nanotechnology Education

    10 May 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Wesley C. Sanders, The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center

  5. An Introduction to Colloidal and Self-Assembled Materials I

    05 May 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Travis L. Benati, NACK Network

    OutlineReview of SolutionsColloids and Colloidal ChemistrySelf-Assembly

  6. An Introduction to Colloidal and Self-Assembled Materials II

    26 May 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Travis L. Benati, NACK Network

    Outline Review of Solutions Colloids and Colloid Chemistry Self-Assembly What is it? Forces and interactions Examples from nature Nanotechnology examples

  7. An Introduction to Nanoparticle Synthesis and Applications

    26 May 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network

    OutlineNanoparticle SynthesisColloidal Chemical MethodsAttritionPyrolysisRF PlasmaThermal decompositionPulsed Laser MethodSome Nanoparticle Applications

  8. An Introduction to Nanoparticles and Nanostructures

    26 May 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network

    OutlineDefinition and ExamplesPhysical PropertiesSizeCrystalStructureMelting PointMechanical StrengthOptical PropertiesSurface PlasmonsQuantum Confinement EffectsElectrical PropertiesHealth Concerns

  9. Applications of Nanotechnology

    03 Nov 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Kazarinoff, Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network

  10. Applications of Nanotechnology

    04 Dec 2015 | | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project

    Lecture 2 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.

  11. Big vs. Little - Micro to Nano

    02 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Ellie Devine, Lisa Perazone, NNCI Nano

    This is a five part lesson dealing with size and scale. Elementary children will explore the concept of size by comparing and categorizing objects, then constructing various sized structures.  The lesson is designed to begin their understanding of big and small which will be important as...

  12. Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview I

    28 Nov 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Terry Kuzma, NACK Network

    Outline:BiocompatibilityQuick overview of cellular interactionscale, size, generic animal cellNanoscale materials for biological interactionLiposomesMetal NanoparticlesNanoshellsExamples of bionano applicationsLectures:Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview I (this lecture)Biocompatibility and...

  13. Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview II: Role of Proteins and Cellular Junctions

    28 Nov 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Terry Kuzma, NACK Network

    Outline:BiocompatibilityQuick overview of cellular interactionscale, size, generic animal cellNanoscale materials for biological interactionLiposomesMetal NanoparticlesNanoshellsExamples of bionano applicationsLectures:Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview IBiocompatibility and Cellular Overview...

  14. Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview III: Nanoparticles for Biological Applications Including Liposomes

    28 Nov 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Terry Kuzma, NACK Network

    Outline:BiocompatibilityQuick overview of cellular interactionscale, size, generic animal cellNanoscale materials for biological interactionLiposomesMetal NanoparticlesNanoshellsExamples of bionano applicationsLectures:Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview IBiocompatibility and Cellular Overview...

  15. Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview IV: Role of Metal Nanoparticles in Biological Applications

    28 Nov 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Terry Kuzma, NACK Network

    Outline:BiocompatibilityQuick overview of cellular interactionscale, size, generic animal cellNanoscale materials for biological interactionLiposomesMetal NanoparticlesNanoshellsExamples of bionano applicationsLectures:Biocompatibility and Cellular Overview IBiocompatibility and Cellular Overview...

  16. Cell Factory for Small Molecule Inducible Delivery of Low Dose IL-2

    31 Aug 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Celsa Pachlhofer, Yafet Arefeayne, Rice University

    Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are characterized by insufficient regulatory T cells (Treg), which play a central role in maintaining peripheral tolerance, preventing autoimmunity, and limiting chronic inflammation.  Treg cells depend on IL-2 for survival and maintenance of their...

  17. Classroom Resources

    10 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: NACK Network

  18. Development and Validation of a Nano Size and Scale Instrument (NSSI)

    11 Nov 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Yi Kong, Heidi A Diefes-Dux, Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Anna Douglas, Krishna Madhavan

    The concepts of size and scale are fundamental to nanotechnology education but can be difficult for beginning undergraduate students to grasp. It is important to develop curricular interventions to increase students’ conceptual understanding of size and scale, before moving on to more...

  19. Diagnostics for All: Teaching Relevance of Science and Engineering to Solving Societal Problems

    21 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: J. Marc Abelard, NNCI Nano

    This a cross-disciplinary lesson that connects chemistry with social and ethical issues. It is tied to a new and promising inexpensive form of diagnostics called paper diagnostics. The issue discussed focuses on HIV Aids.

  20. Dielectrics by Growth and Deposition

    19 Mar 2018 | | Contributor(s):: NACK Network

    Outline:Introduction - Silicon DioxideTypes of OxideFurnace DepositionDry OxidationWet OxidationHigh Pressure OxidationChemical Vapor DepositionModifying Dielectric Constant