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Tools and Guides NISE Net Guidelines for Collecting and Handling Data This guide outlines general rules for collecting and handling TBI data. The guide was created for inclusion in the NISE Net IRB protocol as a part of the human subjects training of NISE Net...	Programs Composite Materials: Designing Mud Bricks In this activity, students learn what composite materials are and why they are used in many industries. Students put these ideas to work as they design and create their own bricks. After the...	Media Science Xplained: Spidey Science video Spiderman isn't the only person who can walk on walls and make webs stronger than steel. Scientists are making this possible in the lab. In this Science Xplained, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez...
Programs Small Science, Big Decisions The objective of this facilitated activity is for participants to come to a consensus over the distribution of federal funds for nanotechnology in different research areas. Participants are...	Exhibits NanoFabulous NanoFabulous, an exhibition developed by the University of Maryland, College Park Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) is on display at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in...	Media The strange new world of Nanoscience, narrated by Stephen Fry Narrated by Stephen Fry, this film explores the strange world of nanoscience. www.nanoyou.eu Produced with...

Programs Nanotechnology Spin-a-Prize! (NanoDays 2013) "Nanotechnology Spin-a-Prize!" introduces visitors to the basics of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology (“nano”) through a game show format. Visitors learn that nanometer-...	Programs "Horton Hears a Who!" Storytime (NanoDays 2013) In this story time program, visitors actively listen to "Horton Hears a Who!" by Dr. Seuss. Before the story is read, children make paper “elephant ears” to wear. After the story, they...	Programs Big Fish, Little Fish Big Fish, Little Fish is a cart demo that can also be used as a classroom activity that focuses on what biomagnification is and how it happens in our ecosystems. Visitors will see a short visual...
Media Tiny Tech Radio Series Step into the world of nanotechnology with Tiny Tech. Tiny Tech is a series of short radio episodes focusing on the science and engineering of the very small. Each episode presents an aspect of...	Media DIY Nano App for - iPhone and iPad versions The DIY Nano app (for iPhones) and DIY Nano HD (for iPads) allows families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! The apps...	Programs DIY Nano These 'Do It Yourself' Nano activities and experiments allow families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! They are are...

Programs The Electric Squeeze This cart demo is about piezoelectricity - how some crystals produce electricity when you squeeze them. Visitors learn about the history of piezoelectricity, how it's used, and how it's...	Programs Aerogel This cart demonstration introduces the nanomaterial aerogel, a glass nanofoam. Visitors learn how aerogel is made, how well it insulates, and learn about its other unique properties. They see real...	Programs Wheel of the Future Museum visitors are contestants in a game show that encourages them to learn more about nanotechnology. The three rounds included here cover an introduction to nanotechnology; provide information...
Programs Surface Area - Cart demo This is a cart demo about how nanoparticles behave differently, in part because they have a high surface area:volume ratio. Visitors learn that smaller particles have a much higher proportion of...	Programs Balloon Nanotubes (giant hanging model) “Nanotube Balloons” is a large display made of balloons that can be used to draw visitors to a program on nanotechnology. Visitors observe how the carbon atoms are arranged in a carbon nanotube....	Programs Biobarcodes: Antibodies and nanosensors This cart demo is about Biobarcodes, a nanomedical technology that allows for massively parallel testing for disease diagnosis. Visitors learn about antibodies, how each antibody binds to a...

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