NUE: Understanding Optical Nanomaterials--Research-Based Experiments in Upper Division Undergraduate Physics Courses

这个纳米技术本科教育（NUE）项目名为“NUE：“理解光学纳米材料——基于研究性实验的高年级本科物理课程”，在查尔斯顿学院的Narayanan Kuthirummal博士的指导下，将开发基于纳米材料和光学以及电子显微镜表征技术的先进研究实验，开发描述过程的手册，并为学生在纳米材料/光子学行业的职业生涯做好准备。知识价值：纳米技术在现代科学技术中的影响是压倒性的。提议的以研究为基础的高级实验将通过将纳米技术教育和培训纳入本科课程，为查尔斯顿学院的学生在纳米材料领域的研究生学习或在国家科学和技术基础设施领域的成功职业做好准备。更广泛的影响：提议的项目将直接受益于实验物理、研究、高级研究、物理光学、光子学、固体物理和学士论文等课程。拟议的项目还将有助于增加学生，特别是女学生的人才库，并将为学院内部以及与其他研究/教育机构的合作铺平道路。该奖项的提案是响应纳米技术本科教育（NUE）计划招标（NSF 06-538）而收到的，由教育和人力资源理事会（EHR）本科教育司（DUE）资助。

This Nanotechnology Undergradute Education (NUE) program entitled, "NUE: Understanding Optical Nanomaterials-Research-Based Experiments in Upper Division Undergraduate Physics Courses," at the College of Charleston, under the direction of Dr. Narayanan Kuthirummal will develop advanced research based experiments on nanomaterials and optical as well as electron microscopic characterization techniques, develop a manual describing the procedures, and prepare students for careers in nanomaterials/photonics industry.Intellectual Merit: The impact of nanotechnology in modern science and technology is overwhelming. The proposed research-based advanced experiments will be designed to prepare College of Charleston students for graduate studies or for successful careers in the nation's scientific and technological infrastructure in nanomaterials by incorporating nanotechnology education and training in the undergraduate curriculum.Broader Impacts: The proposed project will directly benefit courses such as Experimental physics, Research, Senior Research, Physical Optics, Photonics, Solid State Physics, and Bachelor's essay. The proposed program will also contribute to increasing the talent pool of students in general and women students specfically and will pave the way for collaboration within the College and with other research/educational institutions.The proposal for this award was received in response to the Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) Program Solicitation (NSF 06-538), and is being funded by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE).