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Nano and Society Training Materials

Professional development training tools to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Nano and Society activities.
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NanoDays Training Materials

Professional development training resources to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate NanoDays activities.
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Flying Cars

In this stage presentation, learners explore how people's predictions of future technology change throughout time.
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Journal article first page Let’s Have a Plática – Tengamos Una Plática: Practical Considerations and Lessons Learned From Conducting Pláticas in Three Different Settings

Let’s Have a Plática – Tengamos Una Plática: Practical Considerations and Lessons Learned From Conducting Pláticas in Three Different Settings

Peer-reviewed journal article that explores the methodology of pláticas, culturally relevant conversations used to engage Hispanic populations in research.
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Tips Sheets for Engaging Public Audiences

A collection of tips sheets for engaging public audiences in hands-on STEM activities. Specific sheets for: girls, young learners, bilingual audiences, preparing guest speakers, creating conversations, difficult concepts, and accessibility and inclusion.
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Online Workshop Recording: Activities and Conversations about Synthetic Biology: The Building with Biology Project

Online professional development workshop recording (2015).
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Online Workshop Recording Nano Brown-Bag: Nano and Society

Online professional development workshop recording (2014).
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Speed-ucate Video or How to have an Effective Science and Society Conversation

In this 7-minute video, actors depict facilitators in a comedic take on a TV dating show to showcase tips for having meaningful conversations with museum visitors.
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Exploring Nano & Society - Flying Cars

In this activity, learners imagine and build a flying car out of small foam pieces while having conversations about future technology.
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