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Can Cells Enhance Their Response to the Tumor Microenvironment? Integrating Engineered Circuits with Existing Cellular Pathways
Animations | 28 Aug 2024 | Contributor(s):: Cynthia Flores, Rice University
Current cancer treatments struggle with solid tumors due to varied antigens and off-target effects. The Tumor Microenvironment (TME), which includes low oxygen, oxidative stress, and low glucose, are tied to specific gene activation. This project aims to link a cell-based system that makes...
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Unveiling Hidden Threats: Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Microplastic Detection in Human Placental Tissue
Animations | 28 Aug 2024 | Contributor(s):: Alexandra Hofferek, NEWT Center, Rice University
Background: Microplastics pose a growing health concern, potentially releasing harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules (PAHs) into the body. This study aims to develop a sensitive and rapid method using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect microplastics in human...
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Importance of Phosphorus Recovery
Animations | 28 Aug 2024 | Contributor(s):: Tiffany Marchand, Rice University
Phosphorus is essential in fertilizers for crop production, but excess phosphorus leads to ecological damage. It is estimated that about one-third of fertilizers are lost each year due to runoff and erosion. Eutrophication and the depletion of phosphorus resources have led to the need to...
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Electrospinner: How does it work?
Animations | 28 Aug 2024 | Contributor(s):: Erika Mendoza, NEWT Center, Rice University
Background Electrospinning technology produces PVDF polymers with high porosity, large surface area and well built pore structure. These qualities are essential in CO/CO₂ electrolysis because it fosters high uptake of electrolyte and provides a conducive environment for ion transport. This...
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ReCT K2 Rethinking Circle Time Curriculum
Series | 27 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich
This curriculum was designed to integrate computational thinking into K-2 literacy activities.
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#Task 0: Robot Mouse Introduction
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich
This is our introductory task that introduces the robot mouse.
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Task #1: Sequencing: Simple Conditional Logic
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Kristina M. Tank, Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Tamara J. Moore
In this CT lesson, students will work on developing the conditional logic required to construct sequences and to understand how programs store and manipulate data. They will perform unplugged and embodied activities to use simple conditional logic.
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Task #2: Sequencing/Conditionals: Simple Conditional Logic + Literacy: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Kristina M. Tank, Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Tamara J. Moore
In this literacy and CT lesson, students work on sequencing and conditionals in a story using a book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. The book gives various directions and events on what will happen if a mouse receives a cookie. Students will use their literacy...
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Task #3: Reverse Sequencing
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Tamara J. Moore, Kristina M. Tank, Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich
In this lesson, students work on forward and reverse sequencing using a board-game set up to move the mouse piece through a version of the map used in the coded version. Students get the mouse to the cheese on a previously determined map requiring they go into and...
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Task #4: Sequencing/Conditionals: Reverse Sequencing + Literacy: Joey and Jet
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Kristina M. Tank, Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Tamara J. Moore
In this literacy and CT lesson, students work on prepositions and sequencing in a story using the book Joey and Jet by James Yang. This book takes students through a game of fetch from the perspective of the dog, Jet. Students sequence the actions from the story, reverse the sequence,...
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Task #5: Sequencing with Multiple Logic Paths: Robot Mouse Obstacles
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Kristina Tank, Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Tamara J. Moore
Three versions (unplugged, embodied, CT toy) with three different course options - randomize the order of the version and use a different course (map A, map B, map C) for each version. In the unplugged version lesson, students work on creating multiple logic paths to avoid obstacles. Students...
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Task #6: Sequencing/Conditionals: Sequencing with Multiple Logic Paths + Literacy: The Snowy Day
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Tamara J. Moore, Kristina Tank, Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich
In this literacy and CT lesson, students work on sequencing the events of a familiar process and making connections with literature using The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel. These books take students through Peter’s day in the snow and...
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Microelectronics Integration Curriculum Development Framework: Checklist version
Papers | 09 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Tamara J. Moore, Siddika Selcen Guzey, Morgan M Hynes, Kerrie Douglas, Greg J. Strimel
The Microelectronics Integration Curriculum Development Framework was based on the STEM Integration Framework set forth by Moore & Guzey (2017) and adapted to fit the integration of high-level content (specifically, microelectronics) into K-12 curriculum for any course....
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Semiconductors and Sustainability
Online Presentations | 05 Jan 2024 | Contributor(s):: John Howater
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Surface Modification of Aluminum Nanocrystals with Biologically Relevant Ligands
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s):: Carla Dagher, Oara Neumann, NEWT Center, Rice University
This approach allowed the exploration of the use of Aluminum Nanocrystal's functionalized ligands in biomedicine utilizing cost effective procedures.
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Reducing Toxicity, Sequestration, and Degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs)
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s):: Gokhan Mutcali, Daniel Rivera, NEWT Center
Per- and Polyflyoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that are commonly used everyday. Consumers are exposed to these by consuming contaminated water or food, using products made with PFAS or breathing contaminated air. This project focuses on the...
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Transfer of CO2 Into Organics by Au-Biofilm
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s):: Ashley Fauss, Min Long, NEWT Center, Rice University
There is currently an increase in urbanization and deforestation causing an abrupt increase of CO2 in the atmosphere. This project focuses on reducing carbon emissions in an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change by utilizing a membrane biofilm reactor which diffuses the CO2 across...
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Photovoltaic Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells Based on Hole Transport Layer
Online Presentations | 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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Unveiling the Journey of Making Single Crystals
Online Presentations | 31 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s):: Ritu Gandhi, Karthik Rao, Rice University
Growing crystals in saturated solution is a fundamental technique for obtaining well-ordered crystals with controlled properties. This process involves a method called “flux growth”, where single crystals are grown by employing a flux, which is a solvent that facilitates the...
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Investigating Biomolecular Size Effects on the Performance of Organic Electrochemical Transistors
Online Presentations | 31 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s):: Mariana Prado, Erin Porter, Rice University
Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs) use biomolecular sensor technology in order to detect biomolecules. These sensors have many advantages such as low cost, ability to amplify molecular binding, and their stability in aqueous environments. OECTs have shown high sensitivity, but there is...