NINE is up and running

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Michael E. Heintz
You'll recall some time ago, I reported on the National Institute of Nano Engineering that was being housed at Sandia National Labs.  While still in its infancy, NINE is making progress and can now be accessed on its new webpage (102 total hits as of this posting). NINE is a great project that is partnering many different companies and educational institutions to help further nano-based research and education, all through its Sandia hub.  I, for one, am excited to be able to follow NINE's progress and work through the website.
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The new "NINE"

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Michael E. Heintz

Spearheaded by Sandia National Labs, a group of universities and industry has formed the National Institute for Nano-Engineering (NINE) to address the science and engineering education concerns related to nanotechnology.  The NINE "hub" will be located at Sandia, and is designed to "broaden students' education through a unique team research experience by engaging in multi-disciplinary teams working on per-competitive research in leading-edge technical areas."  All levels of students will be involved in the project, from pre-college students to post-graduates.  The program will also address other aspects of research, including the business, legal, political, and social aspects of research.

Members of NINE include: Intel Corp., Exxon Mobil, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, University of Wisconsin, Rice University, Yale University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and several more companies and universities.

More information on NINE can be found here.

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New Journal on the Block

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Michael E. Heintz

A new nanotechnology-focused publication has just announced its own launch.  The Journal of Nano Education is "a peer-reviewed international journal that aims to provide the most complete and reliable source of information on current developments in nanoscale science, technology, engineering, and medical education," and is now accepting submissions for publication.  In addition to publishing materials from undergraduate and graduate research, the journal will also cover topics at the K-12 levels.  The Journal is targeting "various aspects of teaching and learning of nanoscale science, technology, engineering, and medicine."

The creation of another journal just shows how the field is growing.  The new twist here is the coverage of all levels of nano-education.  The Journal will be available via the Internet.

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