Education

Authors: Schuurbiers, Daan ; Sleenhoff, Susanne ; Jacobs, F. Johannes ; Osseweijer, Patricia
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: NanoEthics
Abstract: This paper describes two post-doctoral courses organized in Oxford as part of the European project Nanobio-RAISE and suggests how the multidisciplinary format of these courses could be used to encourage engagement between scientists...
Year: 2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11569-009-0073-z

Authors: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies ; Schmidt, Karen
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report summarizes interdisciplinary discussions among more then fifty scientists, engineers, ethicists, policy makers and other experts on the long-term potential of nanotechnology. Report summarizes discussions on current and futur...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/nanofrontiers_visions_for_future/

Authors: Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: The National Science Foundation of the United States has funded a project called NanoTeach, whose goal is to develop methods to include nanoscience and nanotechnology teaching in secondary school teaching in the USA. In 2010, 30 hig...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.mcrel.org/NanoTeach/index.asp

Authors: ASME
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: ASME: the Society for Mechanical Engineers has released a series of educational podcasts on nanomaterials, covering a wide range of topics. To access these podcasts, registration is required. Podcasts available include an introducto...
Year: 2010
URL: http://nano.asme.org/Nano_Educational_Series.cfm

Authors: Mendelson, M. ; Saniei, N. ; Noorani, R. ; Kuleck, G. ; Ula, N.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: International Journal of Engineering Education
Abstract: Describes a sophomore-level nanotechnology course developed and co-taught by seven different disciplines- biology, chemistry, physics, materials sciences, electrical and mechanical engineering, and ethics. The goal of the curse was ...
Year: 2007

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Authors: Wansom, S ; Mason TO ; Hersam, MC ; Drane, D ; Light, G ; Cormia, R ; Stevens, S ; Bodner, G
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: International Journal of Engineering Education
Abstract: The article discusses a broad curriculum development framework that has been constructed for degree programs in nanoscale science and engineering. The four main areas the program covers are how nano-materials are fabricated, how the...
Year: 2009

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Authors: Australian Office of Nanotechnology
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: This educational resources, funded by the Australian Office of Nanotechnology is designed to assist educators in introducing nanotechnology into Australian secondary school classrooms. The web site contains thirteen web-based teachi...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.accessnano.org/

Authors: Toumey, Chris ; Baird, Davis
Publication Type: Magazine Article
Secondary Title: Nature Biotechnology
Abstract: Article outlines the efforts of the nanoScience and Technology Studies program at the University of South Carolina that sees to promote interdisciplinary discussion about the social and ethical implications of nanotechnology through...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v24/n6/pdf/nbt0606-721.pdf

Authors: University of Washington Center for Workforce Development ; Bassett, Deborah
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Guide for high school students discussing the social and ethical implications of nanotechnology. Includes a list of discussion questions, and web sites for further research....
Year: 2006
URL: https://depts.washington.edu/ntuf/issues/docs/SEIstudentguideBassett.pdf

Authors: Lopez, Jose
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Health Law Review
Abstract: This paper maintains that although there is much interest at the moment in exploring the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of nanotechnology, the ability to do so in a critical and reflective way depends on how nanotechn...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.law.ualberta.ca/centres/hli/pdfs/hlr/v12_3/12-3-06%20Lopez.pdf

Authors: European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Escite)
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: This game, produced as part of a Commission of the European Communities Research Directorate Sixth Framework Programme, helps facilitate a discussion about the potential benefits and risks associated with various scientific issues, ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.playdecide.org/

Authors: University of Montana Center for Ethics
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: This website includes the syllabus and introductory information about the Debating Science project, a workshop and online class offered by the University of Montana's Center for Ethics that offered graduate students a chance to deve...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.umt.edu/ethics/Debating%20Science%20Program/debatingscienceresourcecenter/nanotechnology/nanosyllabus.aspx

Authors: University of Wisconsin-Madison Internships in Public Science Education ; Kao, Yvonne ; Karuri, Nancy ; Zenner, Greta ; Sammel, Lauren ; Luebke, Chris ; Anderson, Megan
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: This is a collection of three teachers' guides to help middle school through high school students become acquainted with the possible societal implications of nanotechnology. "NanoCommunity" helps students understand how new technol...
Year: 9999
URL: http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/IPSE/educators/index.html

Authors: Bassett, Deborah
Publication Type: Standards
Abstract: Beginning teacher's guide for introducing high school level students to the ethical and social implications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Includes a list of videos and popular novels that mention nanotechnology, and a list of u...
Year: 2006
URL: https://depts.washington.edu/ntuf/issues/docs/SEIteachersguideBassett.pdf

Authors: Berne, Rosalyn W.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society
Abstract: Societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology have become a hot topic of public debates in many countries because both revolutionary changes and strong public concerns are expected from its development. Because nanotechnology ...
Year: 2005
URL: http://bst.sagepub.com/content/25/6/459.full.pdf+html
DOI: 10.1177/0270467605283048

Authors: Vallero, D.A.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
Abstract: This article describes a project that sought to enhance Duke University's Responsible Conduct of Research program to prepare graduate level students for the macro-ethical (such as societal) issues they may face when working with new...
Year: 2007

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Authors: EthicSchool
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: CORDIS News
Abstract: Starting in September of 2007, a new European Union-funded project has begun to organize university-level summer schools on the ethics of nanotechnologies and converging technologies for the summer of 2008. Dr. Ineke Malsch, the pro...
Year: 2007
URL: http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=EN_NEWS&ACTION=D&SESSION=&RCN=28375

Authors: Sweeney, Aldrin Edward ; Seal, Sudipta
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology book series
Abstract: An anthology of essays discussing current efforts in the field of nanoscale science and engineering education, examples of how to integrate nanotechnology in undergraduate and K-12 education, efforts related to enlarging technologic...
Year: 2008

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Authors: Wu, Corinna
Publication Type: Magazine Article
Secondary Title: Prism
Abstract: As the field of nanotechnology grows and offers great promise for improving health and cleaning up the environment, engineering schools are scrambling to figure out how to teach it. ...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.prism-magazine.org/oct04/feature_sweating.htm

Authors: Barakat, Nael ; Jiao, Heidi
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: NanoEthics
Abstract: With all of the debate about the social and ethical implications of nanotechnology, few resources can be found to help engineering professionals and educators in finding practical methods and techniques for teaching the ethics of na...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1007/s11569-010-0100-0

Authors: National Academy of Engineering
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Emerging Technologies and Ethical Issues in Engineering (Oct 14-15, 2003, Washington, D.C.)
Abstract: Engineers and ethicists participated in a workshop to discuss the responsible development of new technologies. Presenters examined four areas of engineering–sustainability, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, and energy–in terms of the...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11083.html

Authors: Berne, Rosalyn W. ; Fisher, Erik ; Selin, Cynthia ; Wetmore, Jameson M.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: The ideas and imagery about the future that characterize nanotechnology today are shaped by multiple values and agendas which influence public investments, business strategies, infrastructure design, and public debate. Presenting F...
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-8416-4_23

Authors: Patra, Debasmita
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: NanoEthics
Abstract: There have been several conscious efforts made by different stakeholders in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology to increase the awareness of social and ethical issues (SEI) among its practitioners. But so far, little has been...
Year: 2011
DOI: 10.1007/s11569-011-0118-y

Authors: Gardner, Grant ; Jones, Gail ; Taylor, Amy ; Forrester, Jennifer ; Robertson, Laura
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: International Journal of Science Education
Abstract: Scientific literacy as a goal of a science education reform remains an important discourse in the research literature and is a key component of students' understanding and acceptance of emergent technologies like nanotechnology. Thi...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1080/09500690903331035

Authors: Gardner, Grant ; Jones, Gail ; Taylor, Amy ; Forrester, Jennifer ; Robertson, Laura
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: International Journal of Science Education
Abstract: Scientific literacy as a goal of a science education reform remains an important discourse in the research literature and is a key component of students' understanding and acceptance of emergent technologies like nanotechnology. Thi...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1080/09500690903331035