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Bringing Nano to the Public: A Collaboration Opportunity for Researchers and Museums

This 20-page PDF booklet provides an introduction to informal science education and to science museum practice for nano and materials science researchers. It advises researchers on ways to collaborate with science museums to increase the impact of their education outreach activities, and includes a rich bibliography.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Wendy C. Crone
resource evaluation Exhibitions

Introduction to Nanotechnology: Self Assembly, Colored Glass, & Metal Rubber Formative

This formative evaluation tested 3 prototypes for the Introduction to Nanotechnology in March 2006. Of the three prototypes tested Self Assembly continued forward to a final exhibit: Creating Nanomaterials. The concepts in Colored Glass prototype informed the development of Unexpected Properties.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Scott Ewing
resource evaluation Exhibitions

Nanomedicine: Tumor, Infrared Light, Surface Area/Volume, & Video Game - Formative

Four nanomedicine prototypes were testing in May and June of 2006. The results from this evaluation helped with the development of the final exhibit of Treating Disease.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Scott Ewing