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Global Workshop on Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education

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The Global Workshop on Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education (GNSEE) was held in Arlington, VA (USA), November 13-14, 2008. The Workshop connected key leaders from various regions across the globe to advance collaboration and networking on major NSEE initiatives.

In attendance were 140 educators and researchers in the formal and informal nanoeducation sector including representatives from 14 countries including Canada, China (Hong Kong), France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Sweden, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the US.

In an effort to reach an even broader audience, for the first time this Workshop was presented via a live-webcast to individuals and groups across the globe. By the first day of the event, 91 people had registered for the live, online viewing. On-demand webcasting and presentations are available at www.nclt.us/gnseews2008/


Kristy Brumfield of LSU and             Mihail Roco of the NSF             Participants from Taiwan and

Emily Weiss of Northwestern           and the US NNI                       South Korea



Martin Schubert of                     Working group discusing future         Participants discuss a poster

CC-NanoChem in Germany           directions in NSEE


Workshop Goals

  1. Generate a systematic approach to assessment and program evaluation;
  2. Promote the development of curriculum and activities based on best practices and learning research;
  3. Gain knowledge of cutting-edge research to infuse in STEM curriculum and public outreach programs;
  4. Encourage more interactivity between formal and informal education initiatives as well as those addressing societal implications.



Findings


The primary finding of this Workshop is the need for an expansive community, preferably online, to share resources and build excitement around nanoscale science and engineering in education, research, and the general public. In order to bridge the gap between educators and researchers in the NSEE community, there must be engagement at all levels including students, researchers, teachers, and the general public. Among the key recommendations to emerge from the breakout sessions were techniques and strategies to achieve this engagement.


Planning Comitttee

R.P.H. Chang, Chair, Northwestern University (NCLT)

Larry Bell, Museum of Science in Boston (NISE)

Joseph Krajcik, University of Michigan (NCLT)

Mark Tuoimen, University of Massachusetts (NSEC)

John Ristvey, Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (NIMD)

Frances Lawrenz, University of Minnesota

Manuel Gomez, University of Puerto Rico (EPSCoR)

Craig Hawker, University of California at Santa Barbara (MRSEC)

James Yardley, Columbia University(NSEC)




 

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