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New Nanotech Class
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"Big news about small science: Integrating nanoscience and nanotechnoloy
into physical sciences and mathematics curricula"
Host Institution: Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Workshop Dates: March 5-7, 2004
Sponsoring Organization: PEW
Midstates Consortium
Workshop Hosts: Karen Nordell, Lawrence Chemistry Department
and George Lisensky, Beloit Chemistry Department
Workshop Abstract:
Nanoscale science is a rapidly growing field that integrates various scientific
disciplines in a focus on the fabrication of new materials and the development
of new technologies. This new branch of science derives much of its power
and potential from its cross-disciplinary character - a character that stems
from the merging of many conventional scientific sub-disciplines with equally
varied aspects of engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM). This broad
interdisciplinarity contributes much to the novelty of this new field, fosters
invention and innovation, and will likely cause widespread change in the
way science is pursued in the 21st century. These aspects of nanoscale science
have the potential to generate strong interest among the nation's science
and engineering students. Nanoscience is having a profound impact on topics
throughout the physical and biological sciences as well as mathematics, computer
science and sociology, government and law. This workshop will provide opportunities
for faculty from various disciplines and different institutions to engage
in the excitement of nanoscience. Presenters and participants will share
ideas and best practices about how to incorporate nanoscience content, examples,
experiments, and activities into the curricula of various disciplines.
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