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Meet Macro and Nano. Nano is WAY smaller than Macro and has some very surprising properties! These short (~30 second) clips introduce visitors to simple fundamentals about the nanoscale.

National Chemistry Week (NCW) organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) encourages chemists and chemistry enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. Local Sections, businesses, schools, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their...

"Engaging the Public in Nano" provides an overview of key concepts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, as identified by the NISE Network. This document is intended as a resource for educators and others who engage the public in informal...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014 that focuses on how institutions can offer bilingual programming and reach underserved audiences using NISE resources. Specific topics include methods for recruiting floor facilitators and marketing...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014; this conversation walks you through all the materials found in the NanoDays 2014 Physical Kit. The discussion provides an overview of the activities, advice for using...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014 and focuses on the applications and scientific background behind the following NanoDays 2014 kit activities: Exploring Materials - Oobleck and Exploring Materials - Ferrofluid Presented by...

Held in 2014, this online brown-bag conversation is designed to empower museum educators to engage visitors in meaningful conversations about the relevance of emerging technologies to our lives. Participants will learn key concepts about the relationships between science, technology, and...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014 and introduces the basic strategies of Sheltered Instruction to help English-speaking facilitators reach participants who don't speak English, as well as those with other language barriers...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014, which focuses on the applications and scientific background behind the following NanoDays 2014 kit activities: Exploring Properties - Electric Squeeze and Exploring Properties - Capillary Action...