NISE Network Mini-grants

As part of our annual Discover STEM Week, The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History plans to organize a nano engineering theme day.

We will develop a Science Cafe Program- 8 total cafes, occurring monthly from January to August, focusing on nano science and engaging scientists and patrons at each of our venues.

Science in the Park is a free hands-on science outreach project. This new summer program will feature activities led by KidsQuest Children's Museum staff and focus on nanotechnology science education.

Turtle Bay proposes to develop and implement an educational outreach program for middle school students focused on nano sciences, bringing high-quality, cutting edge educational programming to students at their schools.

We would like to add Nano to our existing traveling outreach school programs. This would include adding Nano stations to our Family Science Night and Classroom Adventure programs.

Arizona Science Center plans to increase science education with an emphasis on nanotechnology and nano-science through an online lecture series.

The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery) proposes to provide nano-themed field trips by creating adapted curricula and educational programming based on national and state standards.

CMT is participating as a host institution in the 2015 Arizona SciTech Festival and requests funding to provide free educational Nano programming to the community participating in the Festival.

Develop curriculum modules using NANO kit lessons for use in school and after school programs.

Preschool STEM Lab will immerse preschool age children in thematic units based on STEM. Children will gain critical school readiness skills and develop a love for the sciences.

ASC will collaborate with university, public school and community partners to develop, field test and share bilingual (English/Spanish) nanotechnology activities with elementary and middle school students, families, and teachers.

Hands On! will teach Nano Science to children and families of Mission Children's Hospital in order to add science to their arts-only programming and allow us to serve new children.

University of Louisville's Micro/Nano Technology Center and the Kentucky Science Center will prototype a nano makerspace at Woodford County Middle School.

To ensure the sustainability of nanoscience education at LASM and consistently utilize nano kit activities received from Nisenet, we will create a mobile Nano Cart education program for museum visitors.

The Children's Science Center plans to expand current use of NISE activities in mobile programming to offer nanotechnology activities at The Lab, our first physical site, opening May 2015.

Presenting to new audiences a nano-related workshop at the 2015 Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival after modifying the NISE Network product, Selected Books about Nano from the nisenet.org catalog.

Our proposed project aims to help special needs groups access Nanotechnology information through two nano-themed science nights.

To update resources and activities in the current Nano Lab at Sci-Tech by incorporating complementary materials into the NISE Net Nano mini-exhibition obtained through a Previous grant from NISE

A nanoscale station will be integrated into five festivals across Arkansas. Visitors will participate in a tiny drawings activity that emphasizes the concept of scale.

We propose expanding our existing program serving teachers of high-needs students to include a Nanoscience Engineering Speaker Series with expanded inquiry physics, biology and chemistry lessons supporting nanoscience and engineering.

LEGOs will be utilized to engage children and adults and educate visitors about nanoscience. Nanotechnologies will be represented via challenges, signage, and models in an inviting building space.

The Family Math and Science NanoNight project will be built around the concept of formal/informal nanotechnology education dissemination through five regional school Family Math and Science Night events.

The project envisioned are Hands-on Nano activities in which will consist of local girl scouts. Girl Scouts will explore and scientifically investigate how nanotechnology is part of our daily experience.

The El Paso Exploreum's Education Days will bring nanotechnology to an estimated 12,000 students at three El Paso Chihuahuas minor league baseball games through take-home workbooks and hands-on displays.

NanoArt: Engaging the public about nanotechnology through an artist-in-residence program inspired by Nanodays kits.

This proposal addresses the creation of a professional development workshop for K-12 teachers using NISENET partner materials.

Brooklyn Children's Museum will add to its weekly public programs a high-impact nanoscience experience using a new portable nano-bio cart, animals from the museum's living collection and strong visual aids.

Winter of Nano-Science series (winter of 2014-15) will include hands-on activities and meetings with professional scientists, and will complement our traveling exhibit It's a Nano World.

Mini-grant funding will allow us to expand outreach by creating two new Traveling Science Programs focused on engaging audiences and informing them about the exciting new field of Nanoscale technology.

The Science Center of Iowa will incorporate nano programming in Pint Size Science, a project that provides a learning curriculum for preschool and kindergarten children and professional development for instructors.

HSC requests support to reinvigorate our science theater capability. We will learn and perform two established NISE Network scripts and build a special effects, "Nano-theater" to perform original puppet productions.

The Museum will schedule five days of nano-themed programming from April 6-10, 2015 with eight hands-on activities, a performer, and faculty from the University of Michigan.

Discovery Center will reach underserved and under-represented audiences by providing NanoDays activities at public events such as county fairs, ethnic festivals, and scout camps.

Expand existing afterschool enrichment programs with the Urban League and the Boys and Girls Club to include labs and demos about emerging NANO technology and careers to engage high-risk students.

Gateway to Science presents "Nano in the Classroom" by combining in-classroom visits by our staff, teacher development and lots of hands-on activities.

Develop an activity for the NanoExpress mobile lab and the HNF website that describes topological Insulators.

Expand upon our Science on the Move Program by developing new content in the fields of bio-technology and alternative energy, with specific focus on nanoscale-enabled developments.

Funding will support STEAM based staff training to integrate and confidently present nanoscience concepts in our hands-on make and take projects during our scheduled free family nights at the museum.

The Morris Museum will develop a series of nano science cart activities that will be available for children during Super Science Saturdays and Family Festivals and for community outreach.

The CDMWV will create nanoscience-based, hands-on demonstration and activity kits to give to elementary schools in McDowell County, the poorest county in West Virginia.

Port Discovery (PD) will transport Nano mini exhibition to a location in the community (library/ school/ nature ctr.), train host site staff / offer a Small Wonders schedule staffed by PD.

WonderLab will develop new programs around the NISE Nano mini-exhibition: 1) interactive nanoscience demonstration for schools, libraries and other venues and 2) public program showcasing local nanoscience research and technologies.

We will create an event independent of NanoDays, including a presentation at the local science center and a series of cart activities for use with their visitors.

TCM requests a mini-grant to develop a multi-day spring break and summer camp program to include a nano-oriented curriculum.

The Leonardo seeks NISEnet funds to develop and implement a week-long Girls Full STEAM Ahead camp! Girls will experience hands-on art, science and technology based activities exploring Nano-scale science.

The Discovery Museums propose to use Universal Design principles with accessibility partners and special audiences to modify 3 to 5 Nano Kits to increase their accessibility for all audiences.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis will incorporate nanotechnology and nanoscale science into its successful STEM Camp program scheduled for June 2014.

In partnership with the University of Brownsville's Physics Circus, we will develop a show about Nano to be used in conjunction with Nano kits for outreaches at local underserved schools.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children seeks to integrate nanoscale science and technology content into existing programming that will impact general admission visitors, group visitors and youth program participants.

The mini grant will allow us to enhance existing programs with nano content and offer 3 programs to Title 1 schools free of charge.

Expansion of the Nano Mini-Exhibition to Include 3 or More New Hands-On Activity Stations and Information Panels.

We will expand our nano-related permanent exhibit offerings by making durable versions of existing nano activities, adding new activities and bilingual signage, and inviting local participation from bilingual community groups.

Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center seeks $3000 to fund creation and implementation of an "All The Small Things" Day-Camp, a week-long nano-themed summer camp as part of our popular day-camp offerings.

To integrate nano into existing camp curricula for ages 9-15yrs and floor cart demonstrations, allowing us to reach new audiences and strengthen partnerships with RIT and other local nano researchers.

Following a brief professional development session for Discovery Museum staff, two science camps use nanokits and interdisciplinary science lessons to present concepts of scale and principles of nanotechnology.

Funds will be used to develop a Nano based family science night for local elementary schools. The program will include a 30 minute auditorium presentation followed by table top activities.

Museum staff will collaborate with local organizations to provide nanoscience experiments in a flash mob format. Flash Science will reach under-served audiences by performing experiments in crowded, non-traditional areas.

The Newark Museum proposes to create a unit that connects Nanotechnology to the Biology Core Curriculum Standards, then presenting these adapted lessons to ninth grade students next spring.

We would like to partner with Hastings Museum and exhibit nanoscience images by NCMN researchers, along with supportive Nanokit activities. This would expand nanoscience into rural, underserved audiences in Nebraska.

A musical adaptation of Alice in Nanoland will introduce nanoscience concepts to new audiences at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas, and throughout Arkansas at partnering organizations.

Reach underserved rural and Native American girls from all over Montana at the annual Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) event with nanotechnology sessions and female STEM / nanotechnology role models.

This Mini-Grant will be used to create a flexible scientist spotlight space within our nano exhibits to showcase current nano research being conducted by local South Florida scientists.

We will create a nanotechnology stage program incorporating hands-on experiences for the whole audience, supported by a training session on nanotechnology for our staff and volunteers.

Marbles Kids Museum proposes to create a 45-minute, hands-on field trip program focused on nanoscience and technology for grade 4-8 students to accompany the documentary Mysteries of the Unseen World.

Develop a mini residency by combining 3 existing programs with demonstrations from Nano and Making Stuff kits into a cohesive, multi-day unit. Involve 2 schools with American Indian student populations.

The Museum is currently developing a series of science stations for the 1st floor lobby. We will be including stations that highlight nano-themed concepts.

Our project would provide a complement to the Nano Mini Exhibit through the relocation, expansion, and enhancement of our current nano exhibit area, the Nano Lab.

This mini-grant will fund the development, fabrication, and implementation of a Nano Exploration Room. This will be a temporary interactive exhibit space at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples.

FCMoD will partner with female CSU nanotechnology scientists to provide high school Latina girls with interpretive skills, immersive nano-laboratory experiences and the opportunity to develop outreach prototypes for their scientists.

Develop a workshop, "What's Big About Nano?", for 8th grade science teachers that will provide materials and education to successfully implement nanoscience into their current curriculum.

Through "Tecnologia NANO esta aqui y es el futuro" Exploration Place will engage Hispanic families in nanoscience at Hispanic events using Spanish-speaking staff, NISE Net activities and live shows.

Create a unique, educational and humorous school assembly and hands-on outreach program for middle school students exploring the exciting, advantageous and, often sneaky, uses of nanotechnology in sports.

We will offer a Science and Society Workshop as part of the curriculum offered through the Discovery Place Education Studio at the Bank of America STEM Center for Career Development.

Nano-themed artwork for STEAM Lab at Discovery Center to accommodate Science Saturdays streamed from Oak Ridge National Lab and summer interns from MTSU's Noyce Scholars program.

Expanding Health and Medicine related Science a la Cart demonstrations and adult educational events by educating guest on how Nano science is a part of their lives and medicine.

Our project is to provide free nano-themed field trips for low-income schools to increase stem awareness amongst 3rd grade students. "Intro to Nano Field Trip"

The Children's Discovery Museum will create a two-part project including adapting nano activities for our Innovation Station and the Nano exhibit and a training program for staff and volunteers.

Develop a nanoscale science and technology curriculum for the 2014 Summer sessions of Curator Kids Club, part of the California Science Center's free Community Youth Programs for underserved local youth.

Invite young children (ages 3 -5) to become a Nano Nature Detective. Conduct activities that encourage children and their families to investigate nano in nature through familiar and intriguing subjects.

Above & Beyond's Science Lab will be used to spark interest in technology and science in children at an early age through staff-led projects and a hands-on, interactive exhibit.

The BYM will remodel space to house the Mini Nano Exhibit, Nano theater and create a nano themed exhibit with a local appeal called: How is Boll Weevil Eradication Nano?

The Bakken Museum would like adapt our existing Nano Outreach Program to serve audiences of students in middle and high schools as well as adults.

Our goal: travel Nano to multiple Wyoming communities taking elementary students through the exhibit/hosting a "family science night" as the culmination event--students guide parents through the exhibit.

Goal: Two new field trip options consisting of hands-on Nanotechnology science programming. These companion programs would be integrated as part of our existing field trip programs for school age children.

The objective of the mini-grant initiative is to revise the Nano Summer Camp curriculum to include hands-on synthesis of nanostructures by purchasing a tube furnace and green chemistry kit.

The University of New Mexico's Nanoscience and Microsystems program will partner with Children's Choice, a not-for-profit program serving underrepresented youth, to introduce nanoscience into the existing afterschool program.

The spectrUM Discovery Area will offer a field trip bus providing free transportation for Montana children to visit the Nano exhibit and meet nano researchers from The University of Montana.

We will provide STEM-based teacher training during the regular school day by presenting a nano-focused assembly to the students while training the teachers.

We want to develop/modify nano activities that are specific to Alaska. These activities would supplement our science nights, outreach to remote Alaska, and add experiential elements to Museum exhibits.

This project will align NISE Net resources into a "Nano in Space" module. This module will be utilized as a stand alone workshop and integrated into existing curriculum

To further expand its Nano programming through a partnership with the University of Nevada Las Vegas and local science-related businesses to incorporate professional scientists into the programming experience.

This grant would pay for the creation of 30 hours (1 full week) of nano curriculum for a summer camp program directed at kids grades 4-6.

Our hope is to create kits for our Science Saturdays program that exposes children to nano concepts and can be used year round in various ways.

Create an Ag Science Summer Camp program at a school site or Boys and Girls Club site to incorporate agriculture and nano science and career connections.

Challenger Space Center Arizona will utilize the NISE Network Mini-Grant to infuse nano content into our 13th Annual "Adventures in Space" Camp, serving approximately 1,200 K-8 students during Summer 2013.

CMT is participating as a host institution in the 2013 Arizona SciTech Festival and requests funding to provide free educational Nano programming to the community participating in the Festival.

The goal of Shanandoah Valley Nanoscience Outreach Collaboration is to help K-12 teachers bring nanoscience into classrooms in coherence with the requirements of Virginia's standards of learning for science.

The Nano to You project is designed to bring awareness of and spark interest in nano science and technology to teachers and youth audiences through outreach to Title I schools.

Develop after school programming, a large scale theater show, a workshop and distance learning program for middle school students. Provide after school programming for under-served elementary school students.

Our proposed project will focus on disseminating Nanotechnology information and activities through two Nano-themed Science Nights: one for area school students and their families, the other for museum members.

Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem is an interactive educational auditorium program that will provide students with an in-depth look at the fast growing area of study called Nanoscience.

McWane Center will train students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in exhibit interpretation and hands-on science activities for middle school students in Alabama's Black Belt.

We propose to develop a game that centers on a mission to assemble a nanoshuttle to destroy a tumor. Players will be educated on different properties of the nanoshuttle.

We are requesting funding to offer a "Nano Night" program to educate the under-served population in our community during our monthly "Free Kids Night" event.

Nano cart programming will complement Sci-Tech Discovery Center's new permanent Nano Exhibit and enable expanded programming experiences in nano science for the center's 75,000 annual visitors.

A nanoscale station will be integrated into three science festivals across Arkansas. Visitors will participate in a hands-on model that demonstrates how nanoparticles are used to make tangible materials.

The Saint Louis Science Center will develop a lab based nanotechnology camp (ages 14-18). The camp will focus on the synthesis of nanoscale materials and comparisons to their macroscale counterparts.

The Museum will launch a traveling assembly style program in 2013, targeting rural school districts. Grant funds will aid in developing a nano themed program.

Incorporate handheld technology into the mini-exhibition by giving floor staff I-pad/other tablet units to engage in nano conversations with our museum visitors.

LICM Outreach program, Science of the Small, engages children with the concept of nanoscience through hands-on demonstrations to discover the fascinating innovations in modern nanoscience and technology.

We would create a new format for a NISE net book Alice in Nanoland to be used for a Nano Traveling Science Program plus library kits.

CMOST is proposing to facilitate conversations between tweens and nanotechnology experts that will become podcasts. These conversations will answer questions about nano, its future and why they should be interested!

We will expand our informal science outreach efforts to offer more frequent public outreach events to urban communities in CT, targeting New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford.

To create a field trip experience complimenting the Nano mini-exhibit for intermediate elementary grades in Duluth and surrounding regions. These grades are currently under served by the museum.

AAHOM will create an Outreach program to introduce middle and elementary school students across our region to nanoscience using hands-on activities and materials.

This project will support the NISE Mini-Nano exhibit during February and March by providing a 3 hour nanotechnology training, 3 nanotechnology carts and materials, and offering a spring break camp.

NanoTrees: Develop stationary and interactive displays and activities to encourage and engage K-12 students to explore nanotechnology as it relates to trees and plant materials and products produce from them.

Developing a Nanotechnology lab for after school enrichment, school groups and camps, and creating a storage and display area for the Nano activities we currently display on the exhibit floor.

Discovery Center in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin is installing a Carbon Playground.

The Science Center of Iowa seeks to integrate nanoscale science and technology content into new and updated signage around our permanent exhibits to further enhance nano awareness with our visitors.

The Museum will launch a traveling assembly style program in 2013, targeting rural school districts. Grant funds will aid in developing a nano themed program.

"It's a Nano World" will introduce Nano Scale Technology to middle school students via a series of nano activities to understand scale, current technologies, and future applications.

"How do you Nan-Know?" enhances the pre-existing Nano exhibit at Port Discovery by encouraging visitors to consider their values when making decisions about using products developed with nanotechnology.

DSU-OSCAR Partnership: Bringing Nanoscale Optics Research Concepts to K-12. This project will allow the development and dissemination of educational kits to the schools on the mid-Atlantic region.

Expanding their "Amazing Stuff" nano camp program to specifically serve underrepresented youth in their area.

Creating a series of intensive learning opportunities with ten rural schools through video conferencing, activity kits, and networking/social media to support meaningful learning experiences with underserved communities unable to travel to campus for NanoDays.

Planning to deepen audience experiences by expanding nanotechnology programming. Plans include training more education staff and volunteers on new activities, offering longer activities, offering more programming to local public libraries, and better supporting local Girl Scout troops in obtaining badges related to nanoscience.

Collaborating with the University of Utah's Nano Institute to develop the museum's "Youth Teaching Youth" program for high school students and Nano Institute grads. The goal of the program is to increase the museum's overall capacity to deliver nanoscale science programming, and provide college science students with training to increase their science communication skills.

Integrating new nano content into the existing Materials Engineering programming, including work done in the undergrad lab as well as with K-12 students in summer camps.

Creating four new nanoscale science kits, and holding a workshop with local teachers to introduce and train teachers on these materials.

Hosting ten outreach sessions with grades 4-6 in rural and geographically isolated areas. The focus will be to raise awareness to nanotechnology and tie math curriculum (exponents, scientific notation, powers of ten) to nano content.

Creating a series of five or more nanoscale science related podcasts that will function as a standard audio tour for their current science galleries.

Creating a sustainable "NanoLab" in the already existing exhibit "Animal Lab."

Planning to target African American students during Spring semester 2012, as they incorporate nanoscience-related projects into training with grad and undergrad students, events with high school and middle school students, and a one-day nano camp.

Integrating nanoscale science into its very successful summer camp program by thematically-linking current programs to modified NanoDays kit and NISE Net catalog resources.

Fostering a relationship with the University of Louisville micro/nano lab to target underserved youth in hands-on nano demonstrations.

Integrating nanoscience activities into existing summer camps with the Children's Museum of Virginia.

Integrating nano into its "Field Station," exhibit by means of incorporating graphics, content and a specimen to detail the nanostructures of the Blue Morpho butterfly. In addition, as part of long term goals, more nano will be incorporated into daily programming by hosting a nano volunteer training workshop.

Targeting Hispanic students and integrate nano content into the "Water Quality and Water Purification" educational materials for K-16+.

Developing and delivering a nano science themed camp class during the 2012 Summer Camp season. This includes translating the NISE Net "Bump and Roll" exhibit text into Spanish and Creole, as well as translating five more nano demos into Creole for use by diverse audiences on the museum's floor.

Debuting "Nano Night" at the museum, an evening event happening twice a month for six months. Extensive evaluation over the course of the program will take place to better inform future work.

Using their STEM Traveling Puppet Show (STPS) to introduce the complex content of nanoscience to children and adults on-site as well as in their outreach to students in nearby underserved communities.

Incorporating nanoscience activities into field trips and their all-girls "Engineer It!" summer camp. Through this nano-focused opportunity, they will increase awareness and understanding of nanoscale science, as well as raise attention to careers in this field.

Training seven college students to build the museum's capacity to host activities on the floor. Also vastly enhancing outreach by initiating the "Family Nano Festival," which will be comprised of five events in rural underserved colonias.

Expanding programming to include new nanoscience hands-on activities and curriculum to enhance understanding of the nanoscience, its applications, and potential careers for young children and families.

Introducing nanotechnology to the public through expansion to three programs: a Boy Scout overnight at Arnot Mall, a Spring break event at Corning Youth Center, and a summer camp for at-risk students at the Science and Discovery Center.

Increasing awareness of and interest in nanoscience among children and families by making connections to existing exhibits, enhancing the "Hunt for Nano" scavenger hunt, adapting materials for use on the website, and creating a brochure with info on current nano research, career options and the societal implications of nanotechnology.

Hosting two workshops to train youth volunteers to enhance their capacity to deliver programs, including the new NanoDays@Night programming in early summer.

Integrating real-world examples of nanotechnology into their existing exhibits and creating the "Nanotrail." The trail will start at the museum's small permanent exhibit on nano, and visitors will be provided a map of various stops to make in the exhibit. Content will range from consumer products to alternative energy.

Identified six areas of current exhibitions with opportunities to highlight nanotechnologies, and through a partnership with SUNY, will develop content for each of the six areas. Additional content will include language at three different levels of sophistication to accommodate different ages and learners at the museum.

Establishing a collaboration with the California NanoSystem Institute and develop a nanotechnology-themed "Science Saturday" workshop to expand outreach to middle school students.

Integrating nano content into a variety of existing programs, including afterschool Science Clubs for grades 1-6, week-long summer camps for grades 4-6, and annual family events that take place four times per year.

Adding a new theatrical performance to their afterschool curriculum. This performance will explore the science, application, and societal implications of nanotechnology.

Executing three nanoscience workshops with Liberty Elementary School grades 3-6, leading to a Nano Science Day for the entire school where students from the workshop will lead demonstrations for their classmates.

Addressing a need for rural community outreach by bringing informal science opportunities to special science events, fairs and local schools in the seven county area the museum serves. The "NANO science and engineering program" will include hands-on activities, stage presentations, as well as evaluation to produce new data on how small institutions can better support rural communities and create a strong regional science education infrastructure.

Collaborating with Illinois State University and the UNITY Community Center to create an eight-week "NanoWorld" afterschool program.

Integrating NISE Net activities into a scenario program where students use the nano concepts to solve relevant real-world issues. Students will develop a product and teach others about its science, application and the societal and ethical implications surrounding it.

Planning to integrate nanoscale science content into its award winning "Science Assets" outreach program.

Planning major refurbishing to their "Water Vortex" exhibit to adapt and use with Ferrofluids activity as a nanotechnology exhibit piece on their floor.

Developing a program that will utilize participants from their successful RET program in a nanoscale science teacher workshop, with the goal of reaching as many as ten-times the participation of the RET, and ultimately increasing reach to middle and high school students in the area.

Expanding current chemistry-related activities to include nanotechnology through the ChemKids Teen Volunteering program. Participants will be trained to implement activities on the floor, in summer camps, and in the live performing space.

Expanding existing afterschool programming to include a three-week nano unit. Work will be done in collaboration with Neighborhood Services of Lancaster, and will give students the opportunity to use NISE Net resources, visit two nano businesses, and work with college student mentors.

Adapting two NISE Net programs into interactive theatrical presentations to be used on their floor to engage audiences in dialogue about nanoscale science and engineering concepts, as well as discuss societal and environmental implications.

Making nanoscience a part of daily programming through the development of eight nanoscience kits on four themes, tailored to ages 2-12 and used with Scout programs, day camps, classes and in the "Nature Nook" hands-on area of the museum.

Working with Girl Scouts Hearts of New Jersey to create the "Observation: From Nano to Macro" camp to introduce Girl Scouts in Newark and Jersey City, NJ to careers in STEM.

Developing an activity relating to the structure of the atom using kinesthetic motions and nanoscale science content to help students "act out the components of the atom."

Expanded an education program to four library locations in adjacent counties, focusing on rural communities where there is no local access to science museums. Work with local researcher to create new green nanotechnology educational materials.

Used funds to prototype and evaluation an exhibit to introduce visitors to nanotechnology. Worked closely with area university nano scientists and graduate students. Exhibit will be completed with other funds and placed in their revised Nano Center.

Added nano content to Science Passport field trip program, an educational initiative providing learning opportunities to disadvantaged youth.

Develop Summer GECOS (Girls Engineering Club of ScienceWorks): Nanotechnology lessons and kit for use in a summer camp and after school program. Developed a 25-minute science show on nano. Adapting the "Horton Senses Something Small" program for use in their Head Start to Science program that serves low-income preschoolers.

Created a week-long, half-day summer camp entitled "Nanotechnology in Our World." Camp included a trip to the labs at the University of Oregon.

Developed "Our Small World," a nanoscience outreach program for libraries designed to align with the 2011 Collaborative Reading Program theme of "One World, Many Stories." Developed new partnership with a professor at Iowa State University's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Created three carts showcasing nano activities and trained volunteers/interns to implement the activities. Created a number of additional exhibit components and activities to augment the nano mini-exhibition.

Created and disseminated nano suitcase exhibit to five community organizations in Memphis, expanding partnerships with those organizations. Provided training for individuals presenting nano curriculum, extra materials if needed, and acted as resource.

Created a hands-on display entitled the NanoCorner with a designated area for nano exploration. NanoDays kit items have been incorporated into the PDSC's "Self-Service Science Room."

Creating three classroom programs that include nano content: "Sand ROCKS!" for 3rd grade students, "Itsy Bitsy Eensy Weensy Science" for 4th grade students, and "Plant Virus Exploration" for 5th grade students.

Integrated nano more extensively into summer camp program. Introduced and trained additional personnel in delivery of nano programming. Preference for two camps was given to students from a region where 75% of students are living at or near poverty level. Introduced nano content into a JCC overnight program.

Presented The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show and held a workshop on the science of the super small with hands-on experiments and discussions focused on innovations in nanotechnology.

Provided professional development trainings for staff and interns on nano content and NanoDays kit activities. As a result of training, facilitated nano demonstrations are done daily on museum floor. Adapted and implemented activities for children five and younger.

Created a series of teacher kits to be loaned out, free of charge, to teachers in southern New Mexico. Themes for kits: Nano 101; Nano Applications & Tools; Nano Medicine; and Nano & the Environment.

Created and ran two hour workshops for upper elementary and middle school students on basic concepts in nanotechnology. Program reached three underserved schools in South Los Angeles and a large female audience through a partnership with Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles.

Added nano to annual "Cool Science Week" program. Brought in a guest scientist to host a small demonstration/workshop, be interviewed on a local NPR affiliate station, and present an evening lecture for older audiences.

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Added nanoscience to many regular programs. Made connection with local universities.

Created a nano summer camp for 5th and 6th graders.

Expanded their nanoscale science programs to their five daily afterschool programs (95% of students eceive free or reduced lunch). Created a week's worth of nano activity bins for the program using materials from NISE Network, University of Wisconsin NSEC, Franklin Institute kits, and Discovery Center. Trained youth volunteers and volunteer director on nano cart demos, completed and installed library learning nooks in six local libraries.

Expanded their Hands-On Interactive Programs (HIP), a 3-hour in-depth study of one science concept, to include nanoscale science, technology, and engineering. Program highlighted career fields and emphasized successful women and underrepresented minority professionals in the field.

Integrated nano concepts into three areas of programming: Science Theater shows and hands-on workshops, outreach programs, and family science nights provided to area schools.

Incorporated information about nanotechnology into existing exhibits. Placed nano buttons on exhibit floor to highlight nano topics in the gecko cages, the solar house, the butterfly house, and more. Develop a nano brochure for visitors. Created a nano scavenger hunt for school field trips.

Developed a workshop for middle school teachers related to nano. Partnered with a nanoscale science researcher to help present content.

Created a 700 sq. ft. hallway with rotating hands-on activities and information about nanotechnology.

Incorporated NISE Net activities into existing summer day camp programs. Designed two new field trip oportunities that engage students in ethical and policy discussions around new nanoscale technologies. Created a videoconference program for schools: Nanoscale Science and the Future of Food.

Created nano kits to be used by ADN partners for their regional outreach. Hosted a training workshop. Kits will enable educators to introduce nano in underserved areas of the state.