Science Games

Nanocos: The Card Game of Nanotechnology Concepts
Siu-Hin Wan, Joey Hsu, Lee Lamers, Stephen Wylie, John Brundage, Professor R.P.H. Chang, Dr. Penny Hirsch, Dr. Emma Tevaarwerk

Books

Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials (ISBN 0-85404-664-X)
G. Ozin and A. Arsenault, University of Toronto, Canada (The first textbook designed for teaching nanochemistry)

Nanotechnology And Homeland Security
Mark Ratner and Daniel Ratner

Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction To The Next Big Idea
Mark Ratner and Daniel Ratner

Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education (ISBN: 1-58883-085-3)
Edited by Aldrin E. Sweeney & Sudipta Seal, University of Central Florida

Papers/Articles

Assessing the need for nanotechnology education reform in the United States
E. T. Foley and M. C. Hersam, Nanotechnology Law and Business , 3 , 467-484 (2006).

Implementation of Interdisciplinary Group Learning and Peer Assessment in a Nanotechnology Engineering Course
M. C. Hersam, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University;
M. Luna, Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, Northwestern University;
G. Light, Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, Northwestern University

Nanotechnology Education and Training
M. Meyyappan, NASA Ames Research Center, Center for Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology, Biology, Ethics and Society: Overcoming the Multidisciplinary Teaching Challenges
Linda Vanasupa, Matthew Ritter, Barbara Schader, Katherine Chen, Richard Savage, Peter Schwartz, Lynne Slivovsky
California Polytechnic State University

Web Links

Aldrich Material Matters
Publication dedicated to addressing your research needs in materials science and technology. The issues, published quarterly, will be thematic in content, and will feature technical reviews, application notes, and highlight new products and relevant services.

Global Educational Outreach for Science Engineering and Technology
A highly flexible medium enabling a wide range of different educational approaches to be explored and particularly useful for SET teachers. Site contains valuable downloadable teaching resource material created by the best science and technology experts and educators. A key aim is to catalyse the creation of a global network of participating sites catering to the local and global need to improve SET education.

International Journal of Nanomedicine
An international, peer-reviewed journal focusing on the application of nanotechnology in diagnostics, therapeutics, and drug delivery systems throughout the biomedical field.

Materials World Modules (MWM)
A series of interdisciplinary modules based on topics in materials science, including Composites, Ceramics, Concrete, Biosensors, Biodegradable Materials, Smart Sensors, Polymers, Food Packaging, and Sports Materials.

Nanoforum: European Nanotechnology Gateway: Education Tree
An introduction to nanotechnology applications in health, the environment, energy, electronics and modern life. It also provides information on some of the societal implications of nanotechnology, some of the myths and a timeline of some of the key nanotechnology developments.

NanoHub
A web-based resource for research, education, and collaboration in nanotechnology, is an initiative of the NSF-funded Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN). The NCN is a network of universities with a vision to pioneer the development of nanotechnology from science to manufacturing through innovative theory, exploratory simulation, and novel cyberinfrastructure.

Nanotechnology: The Power of Small
Explores the ethical issues surrounding the applications of Nanotechnology. The site features an online forum for users to deliberate and share ideas, videos of experts on a Fred Friendly Seminar panel struggle with the dilemmas presented by these new technologies and resources about nanotechnology.

Nanowerk
The site offers extensive nanotechnology directory, unique (and free) Nanomaterial Database, largest nanotech conference database, daily news coverage, exclusive Nanowerk Spotlight articles plus a vast range of other information and links.

NanoZone
A website and exhibition at the UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science for eight to fourteen year olds interested in nanotechnology. The site explains what nanotechnology is, why it is important and who work on it using interactive games, videos and comics.

National Nanotechnology Initiative Education Center
A federal R&D program established to coordinate the multiagency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.

NISE Network
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education (NISE) Network brings researchers and informal science educators together to inform the public about nanoscience and technology. Through a new Web site, the NISE Network Resource Center, you can access a vast collection of educational resources and even join in this creative community effort.

NNIN Education Portal
An integrated partnership of thirteen user facilities, supported by NSF, providing unparalleled opportunities for nanoscience and nanotechnology research.

Understanding Nanotechnology
A web site dedicated to making nanotechnology concepts and applications understandable by anyone.