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

在查尔斯顿学院，在Narayanan Kutherummal博士的指导下，这项名为“NUE：了解光学纳米材料--高年级本科物理课程中基于研究的实验”的纳米技术本科生教育(NUE)计划将发展基于纳米材料和光学以及电子显微镜表征技术的实验的高级研究，开发一本描述程序的手册，并为学生在纳米材料/光子学行业的职业生涯做好准备。智力优势：纳米技术在现代科学和技术中的影响是压倒性的。拟议的研究型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为研究生学习或在国家纳米材料科学技术基础设施中成功的职业生涯做准备。广泛影响：拟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、固态物理和学士论文等课程。该计划还将有助于增加普通学生和女性学生的人才库，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。该奖项的提议是应纳米技术本科教育计划(NSF 06-538)的邀请而收到的，并由本科教育司教育与人力资源局(EHR)提供资金。

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).