Blog: NanoDays
NanoDays 2014 kit applications - due December 1, 2013
September 26, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
Apply now for a NanoDays 2014 physical kit! NanoDays 2014 will be held from March 29 through April 6, 2014. NanoDays is a week of community-based educational outreach events to raise public awareness of nanoscale science, technology and engineering throughout...
Common Sense Media features DIY Nano as their "iPhone App of the Week" !
August 20, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
Common Sense Media has featured the NISE Network's DIY Nano as their "iPhone App of the Week" this week! DIY Nano makes nanotechnology understandable for kids and gives them ways to experiment with the tiniest bits of engineering and science...
DIY Nano App now available for the iPad!
April 24, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
Description: 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! The apps provide free, easy to use, hands-on activities...
NanoDays 2013 - sharing photos from your event
March 13, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
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...
NanoDays 2013 Training Videos now available!
March 12, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
These videos are perfect for NanoDays 2013 staff and volunteer training. Please feel free to distribute these links to people volunteering at your NanoDays event. All of these videos may be downloaded from Vimeo simply by creating a free "basic"...
NanoDays 2013 Reports- tell us about your events!
March 11, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
Tell us about your NanoDays 2013 event by filling out the NanoDays Online Report: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1160882/NanoDays-2013-Report We ask that partners hosting NanoDays events report back to the Network about your experiences through this online survey. There are two sections in this...
NanoDays 2013 - Please double-check your Invisibility activity
March 8, 2013
KC
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: >Activity guide, nanotechnology mirage sheet, and sign (English and Spanish)...
NanoDays Across the Nation
March 8, 2013
KC
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...
DIY Nano App featured in Wired Magazine's review of apps
January 11, 2013
Catherine McCarthy
The NISE Network DIY Nano App is featured in Wired Magazine's review of apps! https://www.wired.com/2013/01/app-guide-2012-diy/ The DIY Nano app allows families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! The app provides...
Ordering your own buckyball die to make your own paper buckyball models
January 3, 2013
KC
The NISE Network has created a custom buckyball die for hand-operated roller die-cutting machines so that you can make your own buckyball paper models. We no longer have pre-cut paper buckyballs available for distribution. Instructions on how to order this...