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Ideas for incorporating current science, engineering, and technology content into holidays, seasons, annual events, and special events: from STEM-themed events like National Chemistry Week and Astronomy Day to holidays like Halloween and Valentine's Day!

The University of Michigan Risk Bites takes a look at five things it is worth knowing about nanoparticles in sunscreens. How safe are they?

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014. This brown-bag conversation covers tips and best practices for incorporating nano into summer camps. Presented by: Angela Ameling of the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, Michele Laverty...

This program describes a weeklong summer camp for high school students. The camp does not assume any previous knowledge of the field and thus is open to students from all backgrounds. It is hands‐on; application based and also gives a...

"Exploring Products - Sunblock" is a hands-on activity comparing sunblock containing nanoparticles to ointment. Visitors learn how some sunblocks that rub in clear contain nanoparticles that block harmful rays from the sun. "Explore Science - Zoom info Nano Invisible Sunblock"...