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The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Larry Bell
Larry Bell*
Affiliation:
lbell@mos.org, Museum of Science, Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, Science Park, Boston, MA, 01876, United States, 617-589-0282, 617-589-0454
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Abstract

The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network was formed by the Museum of Science in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Exploratorium through a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation in the fall of 2005. Over the course of its first two years the NISE Net focused on developing prototype informal educational materials to engage the public in learning about nanoscale science and technology. Now the NISE Net if focusing on building the network and disseminating materials and knowledge broadly to facilitate capacity building, partnering, and getting nano education activities for the public to happen in over 100 sites nationwide. NanoDays in 2008 from March 29 through April 6 has been developed to focus these efforts.

Keywords

educationnanoscaledisplay
Type
Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1105: Symposium OO – The Role of Lifelong Education in Nanoscience and Engineering , 2008 , 1105-OO02-01
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 2008

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References

1 Crone, W.C., “Bringing Nano to the Public: A Collaboration Opportunity for Researchers and Museums”. Koch, Susan E., Editor, Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 2006. Available at http://www.mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/reprints/guidebook2006.pdfGoogle Scholar
2“Small Matters: Communicating Science at the Nanoscale”. ASTC Dimensions, Association of Science-Technology Centers, Jan/Feb 2008. Includes the following:Google Scholar