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A Condensed Matter Physics class and a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) with the MIT Atomic-Scale Modeling Toolkit
07 Nov 2022 | | Contributor(s):: David Strubbe
In this presentation, Dr. Strubbe will discuss how he has been using the MIT Atomic-Scale Modeling Toolkit as a part of his undergraduate and graduate class on condensed matter physics. In discussion sections, simulations are performed to illustrate concepts like covalent bonding,...
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ABACUS PN Junctions (Spring 2022)
05 May 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
In this session, Dr. Gerhard Klimeck will give a brief overview of ABACUS and demonstrate the PN Junction Lab. With the PN Junction Lab, students can explore band edge diagrams and charge distributions as a function of bias...
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ABACUS Overview and Crystal Structures (Spring 2022)
04 May 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
In the first session, Dr. Klimeck will briefly overview ABACUS and demonstrate the crystal viewer tool. With crystal viewer, students can start with the visualization of a standard Silicon textbook unit cell, then expand the view to a larger crystal and immerse themselves into the various...
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nanoHUB.org: Immersive Online Semiconductor Education and Workforce Development with Broad Academic Adoption
02 Feb 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck, Daniel Mejia, Alejandro Strachan, Lynn Zentner, Michael Zentner
Over 150,000 nanoHUB users have run over 7 million simulations in browsers. Most nanoHUB apps deal with semiconductor device and materials modeling. These apps provide very simple and intuitive interfaces to community codes that are hard to install, operate, and to maintain even for experts. As...
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ABACUS PN Junctions (Winter 2021)
13 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
In this session, Dr. Gerhard Klimeck will give a brief overview of ABACUS and demonstrate the PN Junction Lab. With the PN Junction Lab, students can explore band edge diagrams and charge distributions as a function of bias...
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Introduction to Nanotechnology Educators Workshop
10 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: NACK Network
What education and career paths are available in nanotechnology? Learn the answers to these questions and more at our Intro to Nanotechnology for Educators Workshop.
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Classroom Resources
10 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: NACK Network
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ABACUS Overview and Crystal Structures (Winter 2021)
08 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
In the first session, Dr. Klimeck will briefly overview ABACUS and demonstrate the crystal viewer tool. With crystal viewer, students can start with the visualization of a standard Silicon textbook unit cell, then expand the view to a larger crystal and immerse themselves into the various...
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Recitation Series for Semiconductor Education
08 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
The objective of this recitation series is to enable faculty to enhance existing or new semiconductor classes with interactive simulations. Simulations and animations can immerse students into “what if” scenarios and engage them in more active forms of learning, including...
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Fun with Carbon Nanostructures using Crystal Viewer 2.3.4
02 Nov 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens
Quick tutorial/demonstration on how to create carbon nanostructures (buckyballs, graphene sheets, and carbon nanotubes) using Crystal Viewer 2.3.4.
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Carbon Nanotube Fracture
27 May 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Christine M Aikens, George C. Schatz, Marcelo Carignano
Due to their mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold promise as nanoreinforcements in a variety of composites. As a result, numerous theoretical and experimental studies have been performed in order to understand the behavior of CNTs under axial tension. Whereas quantum mechanical...
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nanoHUB R&D 100 Award Submission Video
05 Mar 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck, Alejandro Strachan
We at nanoHUB would like to thank our users and content contributors as well as our partners at Purdue University and elsewhere around the globe for all the support they have given us over the years. We couldn’t have done it without you.Purdue University nanoHUB.org, a web platform for...
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Teaching Engineering using Jupyter Notebooks
29 Dec 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Susan P Gentry, Rei Sanchez-Arias, David R. Ely, Jon Nykiel, Cindy Nguyen
This talk discusses the use of Jupyter Notebooks on nanoHUB for teaching materials engineering.
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Cycle Training App for PhysiCell
18 Dec 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Furkan Kurtoglu, Aneequa Sundus, Kali Nicole Konstantinopoulos, Drew Willis, Mary Chen, Randy Heiland, Paul Macklin
Training application for "Cycle" concept in PhysiCell.
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SCME and URE Program – It’s about the Students!
28 Oct 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Matthias Pleil, The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center
This session will be talking about his 2021 MEMS workshop and the upcoming URE opportunities at the University of New Mexico.
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NASA’s Science and Education Outreach Efforts
23 Oct 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Brandon Rodriguez, The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center
This session will detail the science and education outreach efforts taking place at NASA in both the K-12 and internship programs.
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State of STEM Education
16 Oct 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Kendrick Davis, Jared Ashcroft (editor), The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center
This session will focus on the presentation of key data points on STEM education and barriers to STEM success, with a specific focus on underrepresented subgroups in STEM: Black, Latinx, Native American, those with disabilities, foster youth.
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Science Alternatives for K-12 Education - Synchronous & Asynchronous Instruction Tools & Lessons
16 Sep 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Christina Crawford, NEWT Center
The goal of SAKE is to help K-12 teachers make engineering design accessible to students of all social-economic levels while social distancing measures are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All tools and suggestions provided have been determined useful by K-12 educational leaders who...
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Materials Science Education Champion Seminar Series
07 Sep 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Susan P Gentry
This webinar series will highlight computer simulation modules that are used by MSE educators around the country. Each topical webinar will feature a presentation by MSE faculty that use the tools as well as time for group discussion.
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Mechanics Training App for PhysiCell
14 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Furkan Kurtoglu, Aneequa Sundus, Mishler, Daniel S, Randy Heiland, Paul Macklin
Training application for "Mechanics" concept in PhysiCell.