Nanotechnology for Teachers CHEM 570

Linking Chemistry, Physics and IPC Curriculum to Nanotechnology with applications in Environmental and Biological Sciences

The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN) at Rice University is offering a spring course on Nanotechnology for Chemistry, Physics and IPC Teachers. The program is designed for high school science teachers, although middle school teachers are welcome. Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses physics, chemistry, biology and environmental sciences.

Program Benefits

Content in Nanotechnology for Teachers aligns with many of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science (TEKS)

IPC: motion, waves, energy transformations, properties of matter, changes in matter

Biology: structures and functions of cells and viruses;  cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and  genetics

Environmental Systems: interrelationships among  resources and environmental systems

Chemistry: characteristics of matter; energy transformations during physical and chemical changes; atomic structure; periodic table of element

Physics: conservation of energy and momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and quantum physics

• No fees or costs
• Receive class materials, 45 CPE credit hours and a $300 stipend*
• If desired, teachers can receive 3 hours of Rice Graduate credit at a reduced tuition rate.
  
• Light dinner provided along with free and convenient parking
• Connect core physics and chemistry concepts to ongoing research in nanotechnology
• Acquire new lecture strategies to engage middle school and high school students in science
• Learn about cutting-edge scientific research
• Try out new classroom demos and laboratory protocols to stimulate your students' interest in the physical sciences
• Network with fellow teachers
• Participants are eligible to return to Rice University for a summer research internship