Workshop Enrollment

The CNSI High School Nanoscience Program currently has eight different experiments.  The experiments give students hands-on experience with materials, methods, and devices, including self-assembly, magnetic fluids, chemical sensors, solar cells, photolithography, superhydrophobic surfaces (or the lotus effect), water filtration, and the toxicity of nanoscale systems compared to similar materials in bulk form.   

The workshop starts off with a critical question related to the concept to be introduced.  Discussion then takes place around this scientific or nanotechnology concept.  The teachers do a “hands on” lab, guided by the graduate student and/or postdoc.  The teachers conclude the workshop by discussing and reviewing the concepts presented, determining where the concept will fit into their curriculum and with what specific California Science Standard(s).  Each teacher is given a kit, with enough materials for 90 students, to take back to their classroom.

There are five program areas from which to choose. 

• Program A is designed for 9th grade teachers in an Integrative Science Program.  Program A has three core classes, Self Assembly, Biotoxicity, and Water Filtration and five optional classes.  
• Program B is designed for biology teachers.  Program B has three core classes, Solar Cells, Biotoxicity, and Water Filtration and two optional classes.
• Program C is designed for chemistry teachers.  Program C has two core classes, Self Assembly and Chemical Sensors (Polyaniline) and five optional classes.
• Program D is designed for physics teachers.  Program D has three core classes, Solar Cells, Photolithography, and Magnetic Fluids (Ferrofluids) and two optional classes.
• Program E is a customized selection of workshops a teacher may design in order to optimize his or her class needs.  A one class minimum is required for this program.
  

PLEASE NOTE:  For “over enrolled” workshops, precedence will be given to participants needing the core class.

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UCLA EXTENSION CREDIT (OPTIONAL)

Teachers have the option of receiving UCLA extension credit for the workshops.  Arrangements have been made through UCLA Center X to have teachers register and pay for UCLA Extension credit at the conclusion of their respective program’s core classes. Each 8:30 am to 1:00 pm class is equivalent to 1/2 a unit and extension requires each student to take a minimum of 1 and 1/2 units or 3 classes.