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Tools and Guides Glossary: Museum and Research Center Terms Related to the NISE Network Because the NISE Network bridges the cultures of museums and the academic research world, participants from one profession may not always know the lingo of the other. At the same time, a shared...	Media What Happens in a NanoLab? This video introduces the scientists, tools, and equipment found in clean rooms, a special kind of lab used to do nanoscale research.	Media How Small is Nano? What is a nanometer? What things are measured in nanometers? Is a red blood cell bigger or smaller than a bacteria? This video takes you on an adventure of scale from the macrosize to the...
Media Nanomedicine Explorer Kiosk The Nanomedicine Explorer is an interactive, updateable multimedia kiosk and media package, that is also available as a component of the Nanomedicine Exhibition. Visitors can explore a variety of...	Exhibits Introduction to Nanotechnology Exhibition The Intro to Nanotechnology exhibition introduces the basics of nanoscience through four interactive exhibit components.	Programs Biomimicry: Synthetic Gecko Tape through Nanomolding This hands-on activity will guide you in making a 'synthetic Gecko tape' with micron sized hairs that mimics that behavior of the Gecko foot. The process is called NANOMOLDING. Also...

Media How Small is Nano? What is a nanometer? What things are measured in nanometers? Is a red blood cell bigger or smaller than a bacteria? This video takes you on an adventure of scale from the macrosize to the...	Programs Biomimicry: Synthetic Gecko Tape through Nanomolding This hands-on activity will guide you in making a 'synthetic Gecko tape' with micron sized hairs that mimics that behavior of the Gecko foot. The process is called NANOMOLDING. Also...	Programs Nanosilver: Breakthrough or Biohazard? “Nanosilver: Breakthrough or Biohazard?” is a public presentation which introduces audiences to the increasingly frequent use of silver nanoparticles in consumer products. During the presentation...
Tools and Guides Vendor Info for NanoDays Physical Resources Materials lists and info for obtaining more of the hard to find items from the NanoDays kit activities. See resources tab for links to most commonly requested items.	Media How Small Is Nano: Measuring Different Things What is a nanometer? What things are measured in nanometers? Is a red blood cell bigger or smaller than a bacteria? Step down in size to find out the answers and learn about different types of...	Programs Exploring Materials - Nano Fabrics (NanoDays 2010) "Exploring Nano Fabric" is a hands-on activity exploring how the application of nano-sized whiskers can protect clothing from stains. Visitors investigate the hydrophobic properties of...

Forums Nanomedicine in Healthcare This forum explores nanotechnology-enabled medical technologies and their potential to transform health care, while considering the societal, ethical, environmental and economic impacts of this...	Forums Risks, Benefits and Who Decides? This forum asks participants to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of three options. They will also have the opportunity to raise questions about the societal and environmental implications of...	Tools and Guides NISE Network Public Forums Manual A guide to creating informal public conversations about Nanoscience
Programs Exploring Measurement - StretchAbility (NanoDays 2010) "Exploring Measurement - StretchAbility" is a hands and feet-on game that explores the different sizes of things in the world. Visitors learn that a nanometer is a billionth of a meter...	Programs Exploring Measurement - Ruler (NanoDays 08, 09, 10) "Exploring Measurement - Ruler" is a hands-on activity investigating just how small a billionth of a meter is. Visitors attempt to cut a paper ruler down to a nanometer-sized sliver....	Exhibits Intro to Nanomedicine video What is Nanomedicine? This is the introductory component for the Nanomedicine exhibit package. The structure includes a text panel and a narrated-and-captioned 2.5 minute video which plays...

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