The National Science Teachers Association annual meeting is March 31 - April 2, 2022 in Houston, TX. There will be a booth co-sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) and National Nanotechnology Coordination Office offering information on free resources for educators. There will also be a session on nanotechnology education resources by the nano@Stanford […]
There are 103 Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) in the United Stated. HBCU’s have existed for for over 200 years and deliver over 27% of the STEM graduates while educating only 10% of the African Americans in higher education in the US. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the expertise, innovation, entrepreneurialism and […]
The live AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Annual Conference will be held on April 30-May 2, 2022 in New York, NY. One of the largest convenings of community college professionals that offers engaging speakers, relevant professional development, and unsurpassed networking opportunities. AACC Annual creates opportunities to design and solve today's priority challenges and to […]
Do you teach a course involving fine powders, aerosols, and/or nanoparticles? Are you unsure of how to handle these materials safely in your lab or classroom? This summer MNT-EC is offering a four-day workshop on Micro/Nanotechnology Health and Safety, to be held June 13-16, 2022. Offered by the University of Minnesota’s Environmental Health Sciences Division […]
The Micro Nano Technology education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG) is comprised of educators and industry partners who work together to bring micro and nanotechnology to classrooms across the US and internationally. Our Mission is to foster collaboration between educators at all levels, industry, and agencies for relentless improvement of the micro and nano technology workforce. […]
Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site. As […]
Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (in-person workshop, not virtual) Vacuum Technology is an important but not well known technology that enables manufacturing and cutting-edge research. Come learn why vacuum technology is so important in manufacturing a variety of products we rely on every day. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to perform […]
This Fundamentals of Photonics Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic photonics theory and concepts supported by hands-on laboratory activities, and an overview of the photonics industry and photonics related careers. Participants will perform laboratory experiments and learn about the characteristics of light and lasers. […]
In this workshop we will learn about the various technologies and deposition methods to print electrically conductive features to fabricate electronics circuits. Presenter: Frank Silva Register for the Workshop here.
This Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation, hands-on laboratory activities, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos, interface sensors and output devices, and build, test, and troubleshoot circuits. […]
In this session, undergraduate and graduate students will learn about current missions at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, upcoming research objectives for solar system exploration, and how they can contribute. We will cover internships and programs at JPL, how and when to apply, and what reviewers are looking for in a strong application. Presenter: Brandon Rodriguez Workshop […]
In this workshop, teachers and lecturers are invited to discuss resources around promoting engagement in lecture-style courses. We will demonstrate several activities in chemistry, physics, and earth science that can be easily done in any sized classroom to help students conceptualize big ideas. Presenter: Brandon Rodriguez Register here.
