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NanoDays 2019

Partner Highlight: Celebrating NanoDays 2019 Events Across the Country

April 19, 2019
Catherine McCarthy, Science Museum of Minnesota
Many NISE Network partners have shared images of their NanoDays 2019 events on social networking. We have gathered just a few of many images shared by partners highlighting the different ways partners continue to use NanoDays kits and resources to engage the public.
Nanostructures: Nature vs. Engineering and the Nano Exhibit

Partner Highlight: NANOMonth: The Museum of Life and Science goes big on things that are really small

February 28, 2019
Brad Herring, Museum of Life and Science
On certain Saturdays throughout the year the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC, hosts local scientists in The Lab to show off some of their most recent research. For the entire month of February we partnered with Dr...
NanoDays Collection book cover featuring a family of learners observing materials

"NanoDays Collection" printed book shipped to active NISE Network partners in the US

June 15, 2016
Catherine McCarthy, Science Museum of Minnesota
In June 2016, the NISE Network shipped a box of printed and digital materials to selected active NISE Network partner museums and universities located in the United States.The NISE Network leadership wants to thank partner organizations for your involvement with...
Montana State University NanoDays / MicroDays

Partner Highlight: NanoDays…keep the fire burnin’ in Bozeman, Montana!

April 4, 2016
Suzi Taylor, Extended University, Montana State University – Bozeman
Apologies for the REO Speedwagon earworm, but it’s been fun to see how we at Montana State University can continue hosting…and even growing…our NanoDays program now that the 10-year NSF-funded program has ended. COLLABORATING WITH OUR MICRO PARTNERS Our 2016...

NanoDays at the 2015 International Beijing Science Festival

November 4, 2015
Brad Herring, Museum of Life and Science and Frank Kusiak, Lawrence Hall of Science
How do you go from doing NanoDays in the US to holding NanoDays in Beijing, China? The story starts simply enough. While facilitating activities at NanoDays 2015 in the Museum of Science, Boston, Pei Zhang was inspired by what she...

Partner Highlight: An Invasive Beetle Puts a Local Spin on Penn State’s NanoDays 2015

May 1, 2015
Jayatri Das, The Franklin Institute, and NISE Network Mid-Atlantic Regional Hub Leader
In her position as Program Director for Education and Outreach at Penn State University’s Center for Nanoscale Science , Kristin Dreyer’s initiatives reach a wide range of audiences. For NanoDays 2015 , she planned three different events. First, she coordinated...

NanoDays 2015 Media Roundup!

April 8, 2015
Ali Jackson
We've gotten some great press and social media coverage of NanoDays events around the country this year. Below are a few highlights! NanoDays on social media (search #NanoDays) NanoDays on Twitter NanoDays on Instagram You can also find NanoDays photos...

Boxing up Boxes in Boxes - NanoDays Kit Storage

April 6, 2015
Christina Leavell
Highlights from partners who found effective ways to store their NISE Network hands-on activity resources.
NanoDays at Purdue

Looking for inspiration for your NanoDays 2015 PR and Marketing?

March 9, 2015
Catherine McCarthy
NanoDays promotional and marketing materials include a sample press release you can customize for your institution, promotional 30-second video, logos, clip art, and photos (these were included in your physical kit). We’ve also included icons if you want to put...