Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center education and outreach activities are designed to educate teachers, students, and the general public about nanoscience. Programs for teachers include Research Experience for Teachers, professional development workshops offered through the Wisconsin Summer Science Academies program, and an online nanotechnology course for high school and middle school teachers. NSEC supports programs directed toward K-12 students including projects that help build diversity within the scientific community. Today's Science for Tomorrow's Scientists is an online tutorial to teach middle and high school students about NSEC research. The SciEncounters program partners with the local Boys and Girls clubs to excite teenagers and middle school students about science and engineering. The NSEC is a partner with the ILAB program to develop instruments for blind and visually impaired high school and college students to work independently in the laboratory. For undergraduates NSEC hosts an annual Research Experience for Undergraduates program in nanotechnology. NSEC programs for the general public include the SPICE (Students Participating in Chemical Education) program that presents nanoscience and technology demonstrations shows at local public outings.
