Programs for Teachers in Nanotechnology
Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Program
This program will engage 6 middle school and high school science teachers from the tri-county area in an intensive 6-week experience of real-world nanotechnology research and curriculum development at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) campus. No prior scientific research experience is necessary. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We welcome both pre-service and in-service teachers. We are eager to support you in your professional development goals.
Please click the link below for more information:
- General Information
- Application Information
- Research Experience for Teachers (RET) 2008
- Research Experience for Teachers (RET) 2007
- Research Experience for Teachers (RET) 2006
Please click here for an RET application (pdf).
Please click here for an RET application (Ms Word).
Summer Science Institute
This workshop is designed for teachers within commuting distance of UCSB who would like to brush up on a particular topic in physics, chemistry, or biology.
An encouraging, confidence-building, and supportive environment combined with hands-on labs will help strengthen understanding and help you to inspire your students. Professional development credits and stipends will be awarded to particpants of these workshops.
This program will begin in summer of 2009. If you are interested in participating in this program, or would like to learn more about it, please contact Angela Berenstein.
Professional development credits will be offered for participants.
Professional Development Workshops
Teachers will earn professional development credits for their participation in the RET program and the Summer Science Institute.
We will soon offer a workshop for
teachers that will offer an introduction to nanotechnology as well as
a curriculum development component.
Professional Development credits
will be earned for this experience.
More details will be posted as they become available
As scientists build stronger materials and devices that use smaller integrated circuits, there is a greater need to understand matter on scales that are only slightly larger than an atom, yet smaller than molecules. They must understand the nano scale: scales of matter that are one billionth of a meter in size. As we try to understand matter at the nanoscale, the lines between physics, chemistry, and biology blur, making nanotechnology a truly interdisciplinary and integrated approach to learning science. Our educational programs will immerse you in the world of the nanoscale, for a hands-on, mind-active experience you will never forget.
Link to NNIN Education Portal.
We have developed several nanotechnology activities for classroom use, as well as activities that your students can do in our teaching clean room here. Please contact Angela Berenstein (805) 893-5999 berenstein@ece.ucsb.edu if you would like to schedule an educational field trip.
Social and Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology
We are in
the process of developing educational programs that
address the social and ethical dimensions of nanotechnology.
Check back soon for more details. Meanwhile, the
link above goes to the SEI portal of the NNIN.
Please click here to browse teacher resources.