Workshop: Development of a Nano(bio)science Educational Network in New Mexico
The workshop will bring researchers and educators from 2-year and 4-year colleges together to initiate new, and enhance existing, educational partnerships with the goal of developing teaching strategies and providing the expertise necessary for faculty to incorporate nano(bio)science themes into undergraduate education across the state of New Mexico. The environment in New Mexico with its national laboratories provides a unique opportunity in the effort to integrate cutting edge nano(bio)science research themes into education. To facilitate this effort, the workshop will provide opportunities for faculty development and discuss existing nano(bio)science initiatives in New Mexico, formulate common goals and needs for the growth and development of the network, as well as modes of active student engagement and knowledge transfer between educators and students. Representatives from LANL, CINT, and Sandia will provide an overview of research opportunities at these New Mexico research laboratories. Participants will have an opportunity to present their education challenges and activities at a poster session.
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Sep 27, 2009 04:20 PM
to Sep 28, 2009 04:20 PM |
| Where | Santa Fe, NM |
| Contact Name | Chelsey Cotto |
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This professional development workshop is designed for faculty and researchers who are interested in forming collaborations with interdisciplinary thinkers and who aspire to enhance the preparedness of New Mexico students to participate in STEM research. The workshop is intended to inform educators at 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities about cutting edge research in nano(bio)science. In turn, researchers will learn about educational opportunities and modes of student engagement in research and creative activities. Workshop activities will provide a forum for discussion of educational needs, strategies, materials, and concepts that are necessary to incorporate nano(bio)science themes in STEM college education. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit applications for participation on a panel that will provide student perspectives on nano(bio)science curriculum needs and course design. The workshop is supported by awards from the LANL-New Mexico Consortium and the National Science Foundation (CCLI 0633736) and directly precedes the CINT 2009 user meeting in Santa Fe. A limited number of travel awards are available.
The current century most likely holds challenges that will affect people’s way of living in profound ways. For example, the dwindling fresh water resources, hygiene, health, and increased pollution are expected to pose severe challenges, which will affect cities, the urbanization and/or reclamation of rural areas, and the environment and many other aspects of life. Science and technology will play an integral part in mastering these regional, national, and global challenges. Nano(bio)science is a particularly promising research area in this effort since it provides a link between biology and material science that is expected to be essential in the development of ethical and societal acceptable solutions.
Contact: Chelsey Cotto ( Email: chelseyp@nmsu.edu)
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