Two-Week Summer Institutes Participants in a Nano-CEMMS Summer
Teachers Institute work on a soft-lithography project under the
guidance of Professor Kenis. Interdisciplinary teams of math,
science, and career and technical education teachers participate
in a two-week summer Institute and partner with scientists and
engineers in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. They
see first hand how these specialists utilize scientific inquiry,
mathematical problem-solving, and engineering design and
technology to solve real-world problems associated with the
science of nanotechnology. Teachers develop hands-on, cross-
disciplinary classroom activities designed to teach students the
principles of nanotechnology and to highlight many of the
careers associated with science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics. During the first week of the Institute, teachers
are introduced to nanotechnology through demonstrations and
presentations. They tour Nano-CEMMS research facilities and work
directly with nanoscientists