How To Teach Nanoscience

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1 Deb Newberry Dakota County Technical College Rosemount MN Nano-Link Regional Center for Nanotechnology Education NSE Grantees Conference December 2011

2 Create topical modules containing nanoscience content for integration into traditional sciences, technical disciplines, industry training and nanotechnology programs

3 As with many NSF grants --- multiple tasks Re: ATE Train technicians for the workforce Create and disseminate curriculum Two year and 4 year level Work with industry correlate SKAs with curriculum Recruit students Career pathways - articulation Informal education Professional Development College High School Student Outreach Dissemination and sustainability

4 As with many NSF grants --- multiple tasks Re: ATE Train technicians for the workforce Create and disseminate curriculum Two year and 4 year level Work with industry correlate SKAs with curriculum Recruit students Career pathways - articulation Informal education Professional Development College High School Student Outreach Dissemination and sustainability

5 Dakota County Technical College Nanoscience Technology Program Course Outline and Credit Allocation rev Semester 1 at DCTC Semester 2 at DCTC Semester 3 at DCTC Semester 4 At U of MN Course Name Credits Course Name Credits Course Name Credits Course Name Credits BIOL General 4 CHEM Introduction to 4 NANO Nano 3 MT Elem. of Micro Biology 1500 Chemistry 2101 Electronics 3111 Manufacturing PHYS 1100 College Physics I 4 PHYS 1200 College Physics II 4 NANO 2111 Nanobiotechnology/ Agriculture 3 MT 3112 Elem. of Micro Mfg Lab 1 NANO 1211 Student Research 3 NANO 2121 Nanomaterials 3 MT 3121 Thin Films Deposition 3 ENGL 1100 Writing & Research Skills 3 SPEE 1020 Interpersonal Communication 3 NANO 2131 Manufacturing, Quality Assurance 2 MT 3131 Intro to Materials Characterization 3 MATS 1300 College Algebra 4 MATS 1250 Principles of Statistical Analysis 4 NANO 2140 Interdisciplinary Lab 3 MT 3132 Materials Characterization Lab 1 NANO 1100 Fund. of Nano I 3 NANO 1200 Fund of Nano II 3 NANO 2151 Career Planning and Industry 1 MT 3141 Principles and Applications of Bionanotechnology 3 NANO 1210 Computer Simulation 1 MT 3142 Nanoparticles & Biotechnology Lab 1 NANO 2970 Internship 2 Credits 13 to 21 Credits 19 Credits 15 Credits 17

6 NanoScience To Traditional Science Concept Correlation Trad. Concept NS1 NS2 NS 3 Physics Classical physics macro level: Electricity and Magnetism: NS4 NS 5 NS6 NS7 NS8 NS9 X X X X X X NA X X X X X X Light and Optics: X X X X X Atomic Physics: X X X X X X Materials Science Introductory Materials Properties: X X X X X Atomic Structure: X X X X X X X Polymers: X X X Ceramics: X X X Chemistry Aqueous solutions and Solubility: X X X X X Water: X X X X X Structure of atoms X X X X X X X Chemical Reactions: X X X X X X The Big Ideas or Concepts of Nanotechnology Ref: S. Stevens U of MI NS 1: Sense of Scale NS2: Surface Area to Volume Ratio NS3: Nature/Structure of Matter NS 4: Forces and Interactions NS 5: Size Dependent Properties NS 6: Self Assembly NS 7: Societal Impacts NS 8: Tools of Nanoscience (AFM, SEM, XRD, TEM etc.) NS 9: Simulation Biology Atoms and Molecules: X X X X X X Biotechnology: X X X X X X X X Immune System: X X X X Deb Newberry and DCTC 2008

7 Professional Development: Lessons Learned Situation Results Approach Result HS teachers have very little time during/after school No time to travel to training, low attendance Offer training as Prof Dev or In- Service that is already on their school calendar, modifying content to fit within the allotted time Sessions can vary from 5 to 120 teachers, but they do show up! No room in their class curriculum to introduce new subjects Even cool stuff like nano doesn t get introduced 1. Develop experiment to fit within timeframe available 2. Implement into course when appropriate (teacher s discretion) as an alternative to traditional experiments covering core topics Synergy methodology is guiding module development with teacher input as a key factor Willing to do something at the beginning or end of the summer Get training in June or August Offer summer Educators Academy with stipend (if funding can be obtained) and credit Full rosters in these academies or courses High attendance at certain events Difficult to ensure handson Additional staff recruited to divide into smaller rotating groups Positive feedback from a variety of backgrounds participating in the sessions

8 What we really wanted Easy for high school teachers Get to students to have an impact on their interest in science Increase interest, knowledge and career path decision

9 A Module is.. Module Topic or concept specific Topic specific 3 to 5 hours of class time Background information on the topic Prerequisites List of companion traditional concepts Lecture Power Points Nano Concepts As Appropriate: Demonstrations Activities Experiments Student Assessment Topics for Discussion Models, Simulations, animations Related journal articles and worksheets

10 Correlation to Traditional Sciences Specific Content Areas And Nano Central Concepts Prerequisites Math Sciences Traditional/Macro level concepts needed Industry Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Soft Skills Standards High School, State, National Module Topic or concept specific Applications Skill, Knowledge and Abilities Outcome Statements Competencies

11 Status & Accomplishments Nano-Link Summary 3/2010 4/2011 Students in programs and classes 206 High school students reached 9,889 High school educators reached 1,116 People reached through informal education 6,173 Industries involved 88 Demos, workshops, kits shown to educators and students 284 Articulation, partnerships 6

12 Synergy Project Synergy Project: ATE Projects involving 13 ATE Centers Start Jan 2010 Focus on intentional dissemination PI: Deb Newberry Innovation Coach: Kristi Jean Center selects project area: Nano-Link HS Prof. Dev. ** Looking at not only educational/module content but also how it is disseminated and taught Learn process: logic model ala Norton Determine critical success factors Implement

13 Asked of Project Leaders: What do you think is most important to high school educators for implementation of emerging technology content? Part of the Synergy Project An ATE scaling project.

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15 5. What would motivate you to integrate nanoscience into your program/content? Hands on 95% Fun 85% Short time (fits into a 50 min class) 65% Connectivity to other disciplines 60% Training 45% Science rigor 35% Application driven 25% Stipend 25%

16 4. What areas/concept of nano are you interested in? Basic nanoscale concepts 80% Forces and interactions 45% Properties (physical, electrical, biological, etc.) 55% Structure (polymers, crystal, composites, proteins, etc.) 25% Not sure 15%

17 6. Implementation Components; 4-Must Have, 1-Not Needed Experiments 3.95 Student Activities 3.9 Background Information 3.65 Video/multimedia 3.42 Application Example 3.35 Questions/Answers 3.25 Correlation to Standards 2.89 Lecture Files (ppt) 2.6 Textbook References 2.37

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20 THANK YOU Deb Newberry Nano-link.org