Blog: NanoDays
Thanks to Annual Partner Survey participants!
November 21, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
Many thanks to all those who shared their opinions and experiences in the Annual Partner Survey in October -November, 2012. The survey is part of our ongoing efforts to understand and enhance the NISE Net partner experience. Nearly 300 people...
Thanks for participating in Annual Partner Survey
November 21, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
Many thanks to all those who participated in the Annual Partner Survey in October -November, 2012. Survey Background: This survey represents an integral component of our ongoing efforts to understand and enhance the NISE Net partner experience, and as such...
NanoDays 2013 kit applications - due December 1, 2012
September 24, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
Apply now for a NanoDays 2013 physical kit! NanoDays 2013 will be held on March 30 through April 7, 2013. NanoDays is a week of community-based educational outreach events to raise public awareness of nanoscale science, technology and engineering throughout...
Annual Partner Survey to launch in late October 2012
September 24, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
We are excited to announce that the NISE Net Annual Partner Survey will be launched in late October! This survey represents an integral component of our ongoing efforts to understand and enhance the NISE Net partner experience, and as such...
DIY Nano App Wins Parents' Choice Award!
September 14, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
The DIY Na noApp has just been awarded a Silver Honor award for mobile apps. The Fall 2012 Parents' Choice review states, "DIY Nano is a lovely way to provide hands on, accessible science learning to your child." "It offers...
Storage and Safety Tips for Your Graphene Activity
September 10, 2012
KC
If you're planning to use your graphene acitivity again (or use it on a regular basis), here are just a few things to keep in mind: It's best to remove the snap connectors from the battery, and disconnect the alligator...
NISE Network announces 2013 Mini-Grants - applications due November 4, 2012
August 22, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
What’s a Mini-Grant? The NISE Network is making available a limited number of small, one-time awards to support initiatives by NISE Net partners to engage their local audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology topics. Requests can be made for...
NanoDays 2012 report - winners chosen
May 22, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
Two winners! We have two randomly drawn winners who submitted their online NanoDays reports by the May 1st deadline. Both will be receivinig additional educaitonal materials to use with their visitors: Barbara McMillin, Program & Volunteer Coordinator the Children's Museum...
NanoDays 2012 Reports- tell us about your events!
April 10, 2012
Catherine McCarthy
Tell us about your NanoDays 2012 event by filling out the NanoDays Online Report: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/768876/NanoDays-2012-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...
Suggestions for the Exploring Materials- Graphene Activity
March 22, 2012
KC
We’ve heard that some NanoDays 2012 kit recipients are having trouble getting the Graphene activity to work. If you can’t get the bulb to light, here are a few solutions you might try: Try printing the graphene cards on regular...