PBS Online NewsHour: Nanotechnology

URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/nanotechnology/

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In-depth coverage of the uses of nanotechnology, together with instructional materials. Includes a lesson plan on understanding nanoscale dimensions, a slide show, and Q-and-A with the creators of a museum exhibit aimed at explaining nanotechnology. Main story available as streaming video and RealAudio as well as text.

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Subject keyword(s)	architecture, Chemistry, Engineering, Health/Medicine, health care, Life Science, Physics, space travel, Technology
Grade level	Middle School, High School, Informal Education, Vocational/Professional Development Education
Intended audience	Educator, General Public, Learner
Resource type	Audio/Visual, Event, Instructional Material, Text
Rights	Copyright 1996-2007 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All rights reserved.

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Title	Engineering and Technology Gateways and Resources
Link	http://www.nsdl.org/collection/engineering-technology/
Description	The Engineering and Technology Gateways and Resources collection is comprised of web portals, web sites, and resources in many areas of engineering and technology, including mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical, industrial, environmental, and nuclear engineering; biotechnology and nanotechnology; chemical, environmental, manufacturing, and process technologies; and other areas. Here may be found materials for educators and learners (early childhood through graduate school), resources intended for the general public, and materials aimed at communities devoted to engineering and technology research and practice.
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Program Support From: ABOUT US  |  LOCAL TV LISTINGS    EMAIL   PRINT       Artist Victoria Vesna and nanoscientist James Gimzewski have created an exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art that teaches about the practice and uses of nanoscience -- the science of manipulating material at the molecular and atomic level. The interactive exhibit, which the creators describe as a "participatory aesthetic experience," allows visitors to participate in art-making activities that show what it is like to manipulate single atoms. Science, Art Collide in California Exhibit July 16, 2004 REPORT Jeffrey Brown reports on an exhibit that spreads the word about nanotechnology and its implications for a variety of fields, including health care, architecture and space travel. Scientist and Artist Answer Viewer Questions FORUM Nano exhibit creators Jim Gimzewski and Victoria Vesna, professors at the University of California at Los Angeles, answer viewers' questions about nanotechnology and its promise for the future. Museum-goers Experience Nanotechnology Through Art SLIDE SHOW Images from the hands-on, multisensory exhibit "nano" illustrate the interplay of art and science through a series of participatory installations.   Main: Nanotechnology   Forum   Slide Show   Lesson Plan   How Small Am I? The PBS NewsHour is Funded in part by: Additional Foundation and Corporate Sponsors Program Support From: About Us Feedback Subscriptions/Feeds Privacy Copyright © 1996- MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved. Support the kind of journalism done by the NewsHour...Become a member of your local PBS station.