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

这个纳米技术本科教育（NUE）计划，题为“NUE：了解光学纳米材料-在高年级本科物理课程的研究为基础的实验，”在查尔斯顿学院，在纳拉亚南Kuthirummal博士的指导下，将开发先进的研究为基础的实验纳米材料和光学以及电子显微镜表征技术，开发一个手册描述的程序，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技术中的影响是压倒性的。 拟议的以研究为基础的高级实验将旨在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进行研究生学习或在国家纳米材料科学和技术基础设施中取得成功的职业生涯做好准备。拟议的项目将直接受益于课程，如实验物理，研究，高级研究，物理光学，光子学，固态物理，和学士论文 拟议的计划还将有助于增加一般学生和女学生的人才库，并将为学院内部和与其他研究/教育机构的合作铺平道路。该奖项的建议是在回应纳米技术本科教育（NUE）计划征集时收到的（NSF 06-538），并由教育和人力资源局（EHR），本科教育部（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).