NUE: Integrating Nanoscale Science Education and Student Research at Jackson State University

该提案是响应纳米尺度科学与工程教育计划，NSF 05-543，类别NUE而收到的。通过这项由化学部门和工程教育中心部门资助的奖项，杰克逊州立大学的Tigran V. Shabazyan教授和他的合作者将为杰克逊州立大学现有的纳米科学/纳米技术讲座和实验课程开发额外的模块。其中一个新的讲座模块将侧重于纳米技术的伦理问题（法律、环境和安全）。此外，他们将为一些本科生提供跨学科的纳米科学研究机会。拟议工作的一个更广泛的影响来自于NUE团队将继续努力接触当地K-12社区-通过学生指导，纳米技术开放日，以及在学年期间为K-12教师提供设备和人员支持。

This proposal was received in response to Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education initiative, NSF 05-543, category NUE. Through this award, funded by the Chemistry Division and the Division of Engineering Education & Centers, Prof. Tigran V. Shabazyan and his collaborators at Jackson State University will develop additional modules for existing lecture and laboratory courses in nanoscience/nanotechnology at Jackson State University. One of the new lecture modules will focus on ethical issues (legal, environmental and safety) with nanotechnology. In addition, they will foster interdisciplinary nanoscience research opportunities for a number of undergraduate students.One broader impact of the proposed work comes from the efforts that this NUE team will continue to make to reach out to the local K-12 community -- through student mentoring, Nanotechnology open houses, and equipment and personnel support to K-12 teachers during the academic year.