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How to Prepare to Teach Nanotechnology

October 18, 2012 By Kim
Tagged With: nanotech, nanotechnology, STEM, Wheeling High School

Last week I shared a bit about Nanotech Connect, a conference on nanotechnology held at a Chicago-area high school. And I mentioned that a nanometer is 10 to the -9th of a meter. Over the weekend the significance of the conference date 10/9 hit me like a ton of nano bricks. My mind has a hard time grasping things like deep space (so vast!) and nanotechnology (so very tiny!), and apparently I'm not alone here, so understanding the nanoscale is ... [ Read More ]

Nanotechnology in School, or How to Play Soccer on a Grain of Rice

October 10, 2012 By Kim
Tagged With: Chicago, education, nanotech, nanotechnology, STEM, Wheeling High School

giant carbon nanotube made from balloons

A nano carbon tube made from balloons. Not to scale. I spent yesterday morning at Nano Connect 2012 at Wheeling High School in Chicago's northwest suburbs. This two-pronged conference on nanotechnology consisted of sessions by and for high school students with a complementary track for educators and professionals. The future is small, really small (10 to the negative 9th of a meter small!) when you're talking nanoscale, but the payoff ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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