Hey Mom, Why is Nanotechnology Better than Photolithography to Make Semiconductors?

And you thought explaining sexual reproduction was difficult. Well, explaining nanotechnology to your children and younger students has become a little easier, thanks to the folks at Nanooze. Nanooze is a web space where youngsters can learn about the latest “exciting stuff” in science and technology. I think they put it best: “What kind of stuff? Mostly discoveries about the world that is too small to see and making tiny things. Making things using something called nanotechnology. But nanooze is also about other things in all sorts of different areas of science.” While this might be more of a nansnooze for the experienced, it provides a great way to incorporate nanotechnology into a course. Unfortunately, the most controversial issues surrounding the use of nanotechnology are not raised (on any level) but educators can use this site as a platform to engage students in such discussions.

Comments

[Carl A. Batt]

As the editor of Nanooze I thought I would clarify our intentions. And they are not to avoid any controversy. We are a work in progress largely trying to explain nano in simple terms. What is the smallest thing you can see? What is this world that is too small to see? Why is it exciting? What is real? This is an ongoing effort and if you visit Nanooze over time you will see it evolve and begin to address more issues as well as be a home for science games. It is all about making the field more approachable and encouraging kids to think about science.

[Carl A. Batt]

As the editor of Nanooze I thought I would clarify our intentions. And they are not to avoid any controversy. We are a work in progress largely trying to explain nano in simple terms. What is the smallest thing you can see? What is this world that is too small to see? Why is it exciting? What is real? This is an ongoing effort and if you visit Nanooze over time you will see it evolve and begin to address more issues as well as be a home for science games. It is all about making the field more approachable and encouraging kids to think about science.