[NMScience] 2008 Nanoscience Workshop

[Vannetta R. Perry]

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE LAST NM EPSCOR NANOSCIENCE WORKSHOP!!!  The grant is 
now complete.  We have done 6 years of nanoscience workshops, this is the 
last.


NEW MEXICO EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH
NANOSCIENCE INITIATIVE

INVITATION FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATORS

January 24-26, 2008     New Mexico Tech     Socorro, New Mexico



You are cordially invited to join your fellow science educators from all
over New Mexico in the Fall 2007 Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Workshop to be held at New Mexico Tech, Socorro, New Mexico, January
24-26, 2008.  The workshop will include an introduction to materials
science and nanoscience and laboratory exercises to provide
teacher-participants with inquiry-based opportunities to explore
properties of nanomaterials.  Participants will receive and build a
hydrogen fuel cell car kit, explore activities with the car, and
participate in a competition with other attendees.

Only 20 teachers will be accepted so apply NOW!


Workshop Highlights. Free fuel cell car kit with 30 student projects and
experiments!  Cutting edge research and applications in nanoscience and
nanotechnology!  Great opportunities to network with your fellow science
educators!

Where?  The workshop will be held at New Mexico Tech, Socorro, New Mexico.

When?  The workshop will begin at 6:00 PM Thursday  and end Saturday by
1:00PM.  We will be in session all day Friday.

Graduate Credit Available.  One graduate credit (Summer 2008) is available
from the New Mexico Tech Master of Science Teaching Program for successful
completion of the workshop. An additional one credit of directed study is
available (Summer 2008) for completion of one New Mexico Science
Standards-based curriculum unit of at least five lessons relating to a
topic explored during the workshop.  Contact George Becker, Director of
the MST Program for more details, gbecker at admin.nmt.edu.

Cost.  THE WORKSHOP IS FREE!  In addition, the fuel cell car will be
provided for each teacher at no cost following successful completion of
the workshop.  Participants traveling from out of town will be reimbursed
for lodging following successful completion of the workshop.  Meals
provided include light snacks Thursday evening, continental breakfasts
Friday and Saturday, lunch and dinner Friday.  All participants
successfully completing the workshop will receive a $100 stipend.  NO SUB
PAY PROVIDED!

Lodging.  Out-of-town participants will be reimbursed for lodging
following successful completion of the workshop.  Lodging information is
available after you register for the workshop.

Credit, stipend, fuel cell car, and lodging reimbursements are available
only to teachers who participate in the ENTIRE workshop.

For more information and to register, contact:
Vannetta Perry
Director, Community Outreach Education, NM EPSCoR Nanoscience Initiative
PO Box 158
San Antonio, NM 87832
(505) 835-0189
vperry at nmt.edu



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Vannetta R. Perry, Ed.D.
PO Box 158
San Antonio, NM 87832
(505) 835-0189
vperry at nmt.edu

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Until you are willing to be confused about what you already know, what you
know will never become wider, bigger or deeper."
--Milton Erikson
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