DESCRIPTION
The Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem program gives a brief overview of energy sources and our current energy crisis and discusses a variety of ways that nanotechnology can improve the way we harness energy (improving solar cells), distribute energy (carbon nanotube transmission lines) and use energy (nanotech-enhanced LED bulbs). It is primarily a slideshow presentation, designed for medium-to-large audiences. It consists mostly of a lecture, with a few live demonstrations and a few audience interactions.
DESCRIPTION
The Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem program gives a brief overview of energy sources and our current energy crisis and discusses a variety of ways that nanotechnology can improve the way we harness energy (improving solar cells), distribute energy (carbon nanotube transmission lines) and use energy (nanotech-enhanced LED bulbs). It is primarily a slideshow presentation, designed for medium-to-large audiences. It consists mostly of a lecture, with a few live demonstrations and a few audience interactions.
TRAINING VIDEOS
OBJECTIVES
BIG IDEA
Nanotechnology can have a big impact on the future of energy.
LEARNING GOALS
Identify a few potential applications where nano might impact alternative and renewable energies:
a. Solar cells can be made cheaper and easier with nanotechnology.
b. Carbon nanotube transmission lines would reduce energy loss.
c. Nanotech-enhanced LED lighting saves energy.
NANO CONTENT MAP
Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren't possible before.
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- Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem Lesson Plan (DOC)
- Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem Presentation- no video (PPT)
- Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem Presentation- with video (PPT)
- Exhibits and Programs Year 5 Summative Evaluation (PDF)
- Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem Script (Spanish) (DOC)
- Tiny Solutions to Our Big Energy Problem Presentation (Spanish) (PPT)
Credits
Museum of Science
Development of this product was supported by the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center headquartered at Harvard University (PHY06-46094), the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing at Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and University of New Hampshire (EEC-0425826), with support from the National Science Foundation. Packaging and dissemination for the NISE Network with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
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