Exciting news! The UCLA California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) introduced a brand-new lab at this morning’s “teach-the-teachers” workshop. For the first time ever, CNSI introduced local high school science teachers to a hands-on experiment about the optical properties of plasmonic nanoparticles. Teachers learned how to synthesize gold nanoparticles of various sizes by varying the synthesis conditions.
Omni Nano representatives volunteered at another “teach-the-teachers” workshop today, presented by the UCLA California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI). Local high school teachers learned a new lab using nanoscience to filter/purify water. Each teacher was then provided with all of the supplies needed to bring this hands-on activity into their own classrooms. It’s always an honor to work
After its introduction in 2018, the biosensors lab has been proposed again. The lab activity looks at color changes as a result of conformational changes of an enzyme encapsulated in a nanohydrogel that responds to changes in acidity (pH). Approx 28 teachers participated and received a kit that included all the materials needed to perform
After many years, the ferrofluids lab has returned to the CNSI! Ferrofluids are fascinating liquid nanoparticle solutions that react strongly in the presence of magnets. It was wonderful to see their return at UCLA’s teach-the-teachers workshops. Creating ferrofluids from everyday materials has always been a popular lab activity among students and teachers alike. The scientific concepts
We are always grateful to participate in the “teach-the-teachers” workshop series at the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Each workshop gives local high school teachers all the tools they need to introduce nanotechnology labs in their science classrooms. The program is free for educators and relies on volunteers
Each year, the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) hosts a “teach the teachers” program. This free program provides science teachers with all of the resources they need to provide their students with exciting and fun nanotechnology-based lab activities. Our founder, Dr. Marco Curreli, always has a wonderful time volunteering
It’s the beginning of a brand new school year, which means the Nanoscience Institute is back! This free program is going on its 15th year providing science teachers with all of the resources they need to introduce their students to nanotechnology with exciting and fun lab activities. We are excited for all of these labs,
Today’s “teach-the-teachers” workshop introduced another new lab to the curriculum. We used a nano-sized bead of gel to create a device that can sense the molecule glucose. Amazing! Before lunch, Dr. Sanaz Pilehvar treated us to a great summary of the nanobiosensor research currently happening at UCLA. As this was the focus of my Ph.D. thesis,
This month’s “teach-the-teachers” workshop at UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute was extra special because it introduced a brand new lab. How exciting! We focused on measurements at the nanoscale utilizing light diffraction. As usual, we used commonly sourced, inexpensive materials to reach high-tech results. I’m looking forward to implementing more new labs in the years to come!
Omni Nano was proud to once again join the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA in a “teach-the-teachers” workshop weekend. This Saturday’s workshop focused on a fun household chemistry project: we made solar cells out of simple chemical ingredients! Over 20 local teachers participated and are eager to bring this exciting lab into their classrooms. As
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