Teaching Materials (1-3 of 3)

1. Using Media to Explore Social and Ethical Issues in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies

   23 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Deborah Bassett, NNCI Nano

   This lesson introduces students to social and ethical issues related to  nanotechnology. The lesson demonstrates possible social issues through case studies using popular films, books, and news stories. The lesson is intended to stimulate discussion about social and ethical issues related...

2. 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.

3. Nanotechnology and Cosmetics

   15 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Rochelle Lofstrand, NNCI Nano

   This is a series of four lessons which build upon each other to explore the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics as well as the social and ethical issues associated with nano-based cosmetics. The purpose of these lessons is to familiarize students with the chemistry of cosmetics and the anatomy...