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Are you:
- A K-12 teacher or educator?
- Innovative?
- Curious about emerging technology?
- Interested in Nanoscience?
Join us in Danville, Virginia at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, where the experts in the field of nanotechnology will be your guides to the nanoworld.
Your adventure begins with Nobel Laureate Sir Harry Kroto, co-discoverer of the buckyball known as the founding father of nanotechnology. Kroto, a passionate science educator, will share his tools for unlocking the mysteries of nanoscience with your students.
Your tour into the nanoworld will continue at the direction of Dr. Wade Adams, the Director of the Smalley Institute at Rice University. The Smalley Institute is responsible for some of the most astounding nanoscience discoveries to date. Your journey will continue with the help of Dr. Jim Batterson, a recently retired NASA Scientist and Senior Advisor to the Commonwealth for STEM Initiatives. He will discuss the state of STEM in Virginia and what nanotechnology could mean to Virginia Sol's.
Two prominent women also join our nanoscience exploration:Marlene Bourne and Lisa Regalla. Bourne is one of the leading experts in nanoscience consumer products. Rounding out this professional development program is Lisa Regalla, the Science Editor of Dragonfly TV and creator of the children’s mini-series on nanoscience for middle school students. Regalla will direct teachers to the best, FREE nanoscience resources for the classroom.
The conference is appropriate for all elementary, middle and high school teachers of all disciplines, especially physical science, earth science, biology, math, physics, and chemistry. Cost for the entire conference is $15.00, which includes lunch and refreshments. Teachers will receive extensive take-away materials and will have the opportunity to win giveaways and participate in an early bird drawing! Registration is limited to 125 teachers, so don’t delay!
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"Architecture in Nano-Space"
Sir Harry Kroto
Nobel Laureate, Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1996,
Knighted for his contributions to chemistry
Discover the nanoworld from the one of the founding fathers of nanotechnology, himself, who states, “Science is different from any other subject and what makes it special is that it can only thrive if question and doubt are actively encouraged.” This co-discoverer of the buckyball, which is the foundation of nanoscience, will share his tools for introducing students to nanoscience and nanotechnology - the SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) of the 21st century. Together you’ll experience the Global Educational Outreach (GEO) – an Internet-based education initiative to encourage knowledge in science engineering and math, which is vital for our survival through the 21st century. Nanotechnology is being hailed as the solution for many of society’s largest problems. Uncover how Society and Sustainability issues are being solved with this emerging science and why your students need to know about it.
"Preparing Virginia’s Students for Their Century-How the 21st Century
Differs from the 20th and What We Should Expect from Virginia’s SOL"
Jim Batterson
Senior Advisor to the Commonwealth for STEM Initiatives
A half-century of computer and information technology development has driven us into new scientific understandings and a new economy. If we assume that K-12 should start our children onto a path that leads to economic prosperity in their time, what changes should we expect in our curriculum over the past 50 years? Some 86% of our high school students in Virginia rely on the SOL for their content, yet a recent review of the high school physics and chemistry SOL by panels of practicing scientists and engineers found content more appropriate for the 1960’s – sputnik era science. This talk will look at some of the strategic thinking that is readily available regarding STEM needs in society over the next 25 years and present findings and recommendations from three panels of practicing scientists and engineers who met in 2007 to review Virginia’s physics, chemistry, and engineering K-12 content.
"Nanotechnology and Energy – Be a Scientist, Save the World!"
Wade Adams
Director of the Smalley Institute at Rice University
Following Rick Smalley’s energy vision of 2003, the Smalley Institute at Rice University continues to pursue solutions for the world’s energy problems through innovative application of nanotechnology. These solutions include the Armchair Quantum Wire, a carbon nanotube cable capable of carrying vast amounts of electrical energy long distances, thereby enabling renewable and sustainable energy revolutions. More near-term advances include energy efficiency improvements leading to conservation, especially from revolutionary ultra-light weight materials, which will reduce fuel usage across all transportation sectors and allow for downscaling heavy equipment in the fossil fuel industry. Nanomaterials also offer promise for greatly enhanced oil recovery from current and new wells. This lecture will look at all of these opportunities and more, pointing out some of the world-leading research of faculty and students here at Rice University.
"Small is Cool: The Amazing World of Nanotechnology"
Marlene Bourne
Futurist. Industry Analyst. Radio Host and Author
What is nanotechnology? And what’s the big deal about it anyway? How about paper batteries? Fabrics that repel mosquitoes? Removable tattoos? Houseplants that generate electricity? These are just a few exciting examples of how nanotechnology is already being put to use. From food and clothing, to sports and medicine, we'll explore how nanotechnology is playing a major role in re-shaping our world.
"Nanoscience Tools for the Classroom: Bringing Nano to the Students"
Lisa Regalla
Science Editor, Dragonfly TV
Discover the plethora of free print, video, and online resources to broaden your students’ understanding of the nanoworld. This tour of multimedia nanoscience and nanotechnology resources will highlight select tools for K-12 classrooms from the NISE Network and DragonflyTV, an Emmy-award winning PBS children’s science series whose seventh season focused exclusively on nanoscale science and technology. Each participant will receive complimentary copies of the entire DragonflyTV Nano DVD series, the companion Educator’s Guide, and the NanoBlast boardgame. Together, these resources comprise a mini-curriculum on nanotechnology and nanoscale science that is correlated with the National Science Education Standards.
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Materials participants will receive for attending include Buckyball Kit from the Vega Science Trust by Sir Harry Kroto, The Book: Nanotechnology Demystified by Wade Adams, The Book: Consumers Guide to MEM’s and Nanotechnology by Marlene Bourne, DragonflyTV Nano DVD series, the companion Educator’s Guide, and the NanoBlast boardgame as well as Lunch and refreshments.
Giveaways include IALR NanoKits, Ferrofluid Demo Kits, UV Sensitive Nano polish & UV Beads, and Nanoscale Science Activities Book.
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Some interesting reading from Dr. Jim Batterson:
A Whole New Mind – Dan Pink
The Singularity is Near – Ray Kurzweil
Grown Up Digital – Don Tapscott
The Wikipedia Revolution – Andrew Lih
The Art and Politics of Science – Harold Varmus
To Engineer is Human – Henry Petroski
MathScience Innovation Center 2015 Plan – VA MSiC
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If you are an innovative, K-12 teacher curious about emerging technology and want to know what the big deal is about nanotechnology this conference is for you.
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