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1. Teaching Nanotechnology across the Undergraduate STEM Curriuculum

   05 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: David W. Mogk, NNCI Nano

   This is a website designed by the NNCI site at Montana State University in collaboration with the Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College . This website has been developed to meet the need of introducing nanotechnology education across the STEM curriculum: For...

2. 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...

3. 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.

4. Ethics and Integrity in Research

   08 Mar 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Jay P. Gore, Peter Meckl

   In this presentation, we will motivate the importance of doing research with integrity. We will discuss what it takes to make ethical decisions and work through several case studies that exemplify the types of issues that may arise.

5. Doing Research with Integrity

   13 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Meckl, Jay P. Gore

   In this presentation, we will motivate the importance of doing research with integrity. We will discuss what it takes to make ethical decisions and work through several case studies that exemplify the types of issues that may arise.

6. Help or Hype: The Ethics of Bio-nanotechnology

   11 Jan 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Samantha Andrews, NNCI Nano

   This lesson explores the ethical concerns related to bio-nanotechnology. Bio-nanotechnology is the application of nanotechnology to living things. This ranges from the creation of pharmaceuticals to medical devices. While scientists have created many life-saving treatments ethical concerns,...

7. Competing Policy Choices at the Intersection of Energy and Climate Change – An Engineer’s Role

   03 Feb 2012 | | Contributor(s):: Suresh V. Garimella

   I will explore the tension between the seemingly contradictory but equally critical needs of energy security and climate change mitigation, and discuss the potential of renewable sources. I will highlight the role of engineers and scientists in informing this confusing policy landscape.

8. History of Research with Human Subjects: Ethical Steps Forward and Back

   29 Apr 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Jason T. Eberl