NISE Network Blog

The South Dakota Discovery Center (SDDC) has always promoted cutting edge science and supported youth in their community. Currently touring the Nano mini-exhibit to schools and libraries throughout the Dakotas, SDDC works hard to bring their programming to students in underrepresented areas. Earlier this year, SDDC helped a local elementary/middle school robotics team achieve great success at the FIRST LEGO League State Tournament in Sioux Falls, SD.

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The DIY Nano app (for iPhones) and DIY Nano HD (for iPads) allows families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go!

As we approach another summer season, we’d like to highlight a two day workshop held last summer by NISE Net partner, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, Oregon.  In July of 2012, OMSI was invited to participate in a unique summer STEM camp program called Adelante Chicas, to present creative and hands-on experiments on nanotechnology.

The NISE Net hosted a series of 4 Nano & Society workshops this past fall that focused on preparing museum educators to engage the public in conversations about the relationship between nanotechnology and society.

We are always excited to see photos of your NanoDays 2013 events -  in particular we love to get photos of your NanoDays team.

NanoDays 2011 at the Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY

Here’s how:

1. Take some photos of your team at your NanoDays event.

Tell us about your NanoDays 2013 event by filling out the NanoDays Online Report:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1160882/NanoDays-2013-Report

It has come to our attention that a few of the Exploring Properties - Invisibility activities may have been packed incorrectly.  Please make sure that you have the following materials:

NanoDays is just around the corner (March 30th - April 7th), and people all over th country are getting ready!  Check out the long list of partners who will be hosting NanoDays events.

Good luck with your final preparations, and have fun at your events!

Happy NanoDays!