NanoKids San Angelo Presentation...

NanoKids Project21st Century ExplorersMay 20, 2006

The NanoKids™:An Introduction to nanoscale science and technology

The United States and Nanotechnology

“First, I propose to double the federal

commitment to the most critical basic research

programs in the physical sciences over the next 10 years. This funding will

support the work ofAmerica's most creative minds as they explore

promising areas such as nanotechnology,

supercomputing, and alternative energy sources.“

The Problem

Most people do not know what nanotechnology isor why it is important.

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The Solution – Inform the Public

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This evening’s workshop is part of this effort.

• The NanoKids Project is working to bring understandingto our communities.

NanoKids Project2005-2007

Many of the fastest growing occupations require strong math

and science preparation, and training beyond the high school level.

President Bush, State of the Union 1/31/2006

Current ImplementationPending ImplementationProspective Implementation

Impacting the Nation State by State

Impacting the State City by City

NanoKids Network

Houston MetroGalveston

FriendswoodSpring

Harris CountyBrownsville

El PasoMcAllen

San Angelo

Impacting the Community Individual by Individual

TeachersScience and Technology

Parents/Caregivers School Students

Hispanic Community Outreach Statewide Network

Our goal is to help you answer the call to inspire the present generation of young Americans to achieve excellence in science,

technology, and mathematics...

Connecting the Nation to the Nanoscale!

Why the Big Push?

1. Fewer and fewer young Americans are choosing to enter the fields of science and technology.

2. An even smaller number of females and underrepresented minorities elect to take advanced science and mathematics courses in high school that would prepare them to enter the science and engineering (S&E) workforce [i].

Why the Big Push?

[i] Farmer, Wardrop, Anderson and Risinger 1995; Maple and Stage 1991

Why the Big Push?

3. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 47% increase in the number of S&E jobs by 2010 [ii].

Why the Big Push?

[ii] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. 2001. “National Industry-Occupation Employment Projections 2000-2010.” Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor.

[i] An Emerging and Critical Problem of the Science and Engineering Labor Force, A Companion to Science and Engineering Indicators 2004

Middle school students must make the decision to take appropriate math and science courses that will prepare them for the rigors of higher education in S&E fields 14 years before they enter the workforce [i].

If Not Now, When?

What is the catalyst that will motivate Hispanic youth to choose a S&E career path?

If Not Now, When?

• We must motivate students to want to learnmore!

• We must transmit the excitement of scienceinvestigation and engineering innovation!

• We must give teachers the proper tools tohelp them accomplish this.

Changes in the Classroom

The support of the family unit is critical in enablingHispanic youth to pursue higher education.

The Support of the Family

The Truth of the Matter

“We need to encourage children to take more math and science, and to make sure those courses are rigorous enough to compete with other nations.”

“If we ensure that America's children succeed in life, they will ensure that America succeeds in the world.”

President George W. Bush, State of the Union 1/31/2006

Do you know what ‘nano’ is?

Let’s Get Started

Nano comes from the Greek word nanos,

meaning dwarf.

What is Nano?

Hands-on activity

What is the Nanometer Scale?

It is a standard of measurement of the very small. One nanometer (nm) is one-billionth of a meter and is 10-9.

Meter - mMillimeter – mm – 1,000 times smaller than a meterMicrometer – µ – 1,000 times smaller than a millimeterNanometer – nm – 1,000 times smaller than a micrometer

1,000 X 1,000 X 1,000 = 1,000,000,000 times smaller

10-9

Please Remember!A nanometer is one-billion times smaller than a meter!

At the nanoscale, our world is seen as atoms and molecules.

The Nanoscale Is Difficult to See!

Atoms and molecules are the smallest building blocks of the universe. Our world depends on how atoms join together to form molecules.

What are Atoms and Molecules?

Nanoscale science: investigates the properties of matter in the critcal range of 1nm – 100 nm.

Nanotechnology: Is building and using devices from 1 nm – 100 nm.

What are Nanoscale Science and Technology?

The NanoKids are 2nm-sized molecules synthesized in the laboratory using similar methods of nanoscale science and technology.

Dr. Stephanie Chanteau The NanoKids Compounds

What are the NanoKids?

…are single molecules that serve as your guides in the world of atoms and molecules.

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“Hi, I’m Marski.”

The NanoKids Characters

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“Hi, I’m SpongeBob.”

Real, but not alive!

“The idea is to use these figures, in an animated sense, to instruct school kids on the beauty of nanoscale research and engineering

using entities that ‘live’ at that size domain.”

~~Professor James M. Tour, Ph.D.Chao Professor of Chemistry

Director of Carbon Nanotechnology LaboratorySmalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology

Rice University

There is nothing magical about the word nano, but there are manyunusual and unique properties that emerge at the nanoscale.

Solutions of gold nanoparticles in water

13 mm diameter

What Do I Need to Know About Nanoscience?

The main focus of nanoscience is the investigation of these unusual properties and their interrelationship with the size, shape, and internal structure of a given nano-object.

What is the Focus of Nanoscience?

Unique to the Nanoscale

These novel properties do not happen at the macro-, milli-, or even microscale.

The eye of a flea

=The planet Earth

To a NanoKid

Getting Down to the Nanoscale

The Scale of Things – In Nature

The Scale of Things – Manmade

This basic information about nanoscale science and technology isall you really need to know this evening.

This Is Sufficient

Now let’s talk about the future of your family and the prospects for the Hispanic community in this dynamic, emerging field.

The Future is Now!

How Can Nanotechnology Benefit Our Community?

Iron nanoparticles will be used to treat contaminants ingroundwater such as arsenic removal.

One example -

Provide a Cleaner Environment

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The U.S. Department of Energy plans to invest in technology for fuel cell cars such as Honda's FCX, pictured at this year's

New York International Auto Show.

Offer Alternative Energy Sources

One example -

In the future, huge 'sails' powered by solar particles could be used to push spacecraft through space, in the same way that sails power yachts through the sea.

From stain-resistant clothing to solar sails

for spacecrafts

Build Better, Stronger, Safer Materials

Nanowhisker bonded to cloth fibers

IBM scientists have created the tiniest, high-quality line patterns ever made using deep-ultraviolet optical lithography, a technology currently used to “print” circuits on chips. The distinct and uniformly spaced ridges are only 29.9 nanometers wide

Create Advanced Computer Technology

In a cancer therapy application, nanoshells are designed to absorb light and convert the energy to heat for tumor destruction.

From Wound Dressings to Cancer Treatment

Acti7 burns and grafts using silver nanoparticles

Develop Improved Diagnostic Techniquesand Medical Treatments

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The Nanocar Moves at the Nanoscale

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C60 and Carbon Nanotubes

Continuous change of properties at the nanoscale

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Visit the Carbon Nanotube Activity Table to your right.

A new way to build!

• Remove pollutants/toxins from air and water supplies = better health

• More efficient use of energy = lower energy costs

• Durable, longer-lasting products = fewer replacement costs

• Faster nanoprocessors = improved computer graphics andcommunication

• Early disease detection = increased chances of survival

How Can NanotechnologyBenefit the Family?

Nanotechnology can bring great good to humankind. But as with any other new

technology, we must be vigilant to ensure that it is properly studied to minimize its possible

negative effects on the environment and society.

Is Nanotechnology Dangerous?

(CBEN) is committed to studying the possible negative effects of nanotechnology on biological and environmental systems, and properly outlining the path to minimize or mitigate the negative impacts.

CBEN is to be thorough in studying and minimizing the potential toxic effects of nanotechnological materials from the point of formation to the possible use in commercial products.

Rice’s Center for Biological Environmental Nanotechnology

We are asking for direct public involvement in the agenda setting for the priorities of nanotech research and development.

This is why we are here. To help give the community of San Angelo an opportunity to learn more about what nanoscale engineering is so that you, as a community, can become active participants and make informed decisions.

We Want You To Be Involved!

Careers and Education

CAREER EDUCATION APPLICATION TOOL

Science Teacher

Process Chemist


Environmental Engineer



Aeronautical Engineer


Fuel Cell Engineer


Research & Development Technician


Biochemist


Biomaterial Scientist


Composite Nanomaterials Scientist


Nanolithography Engineer


Molecular Computing Scientist


Business Manager


Marketing Director

Angelo State University

Boys and Girls Clubs

Catholic Diocese

Chamber of Commerce

Concho Valley Workforce Development Board

San Angelo Independent School District

Shannon Health and Wellness

Your Community is Here to Help

Questions?

Funding Provided by:

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONCenter for Biological Environmental Nanotechnology

(NSF Award Number EEC-0118007)

HALLIBURTON FOUNDATION

NASATexas Institute for Intelligent Bio/Nano Materials and

Structures for Aerospace Vehicles (TiiMS)(Cooperative agreement #NCC-01-0203) Texas Engineering Experiment Station

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www.nanokids.rice.edu

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