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| Name: | UW CNT Nanotechnology RET |
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| School/Institution: | Universtiy of Washtington |
| City: | Seattle |
| State: | WA |
| Opportunity Type: | RET |
| Teacher Status: | Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | Middle School High School |
| Description: | The Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in nanoscience and nanotechnology is part of the University of Washington's participation in the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). NNIN-RET enables several high school science teachers each summer to participate in a 10-day long laboratory immersion, familiarizing them with the burgeoning field of nanoscale science and engineering, assisting them in developing teaching tools, and enhancing their enthusiasm and effectiveness for promoting students' pursuit of careers in nanotechnology. Working along side UW Center for Nanotechnology (CNT) faculty, NNIN-RET participants: • Explore cutting-edge, scientific advances in nanoscience and/or nanotechnology using current laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and approaches • Collaborate to develop inquiry-based learning classroom activities that will engage and excite high school students • Discover career opportunities in nanoscale science and technology to share with students Each NNIN-RET experience is structured collaboratively by the participating teacher and UW CNT faculty member, but typically will include the following components: • Joint development of agenda, expectations, and goals for the specific research project • Readings in basic nanotechnology concepts, methods, and applications • Lab overview and safety training • Meetings, seminars, and colloquia with a range of nanotechnology researchers, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other faculty members • Hands-on experiences with cutting edge nanotechnology instrumentation in the CNT's Nanotech User Facility • Collegial development of hands-on nanotechnology learning modules that incorporate best educational practices RET projects may focus on any of a diverse array of topics, including, but not limited to: • Bio-Inspired Materials • Biological Nanosystems • Hybrid Materials • Hydrogels • Nanomaterials • Photonics • Self-Assembled Systems • Sol-Gel Processes |
| Duration: | ~2 weeks |
| Application Deadline: | 03/21/2009 |
| Opportunity Website: | https://depts.washington.edu/ntuf/outreach/ret.php |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Benefits: | Stipend College Transcript Credit $300 supplies budget |
| Benefit Explanation: | $1,000 |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Ethan Allen Center for Nanotechnology, Box 352140 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-616-9760 |
