Summer 2015 : Nanotechnology Summer Camps

High School students who are beginning to look into college all face a similar problem: Extracurriculars. Students don't know how to find programs, discover what they are passionate about, and make valuable use of their time. However, instead of being a curse, it should be a blessing. Modern opportunities are of better quality and are more numerous than ever before; and many new programs are being created to help educate students about nanotechnology. A few of them are listed below.

If you are aware of any opportunity that I missed, please send me note. I will add it to the list.

Introduction to Materials Science and Nanotechnology . 

At Columbia University, Link Here

Level: Open to students entering grades 11 or 12 or freshman year of college in fall 2015.

Session: II, July 21-August 7, 2015

Days & Time: Monday–Friday, 10:10 AM–12:00 PM and 2:10–4:00 PM.

Instructor(s): Luis Avila and staff

Prerequisites: 

At least one year of chemistry and either physics or biology, and algebra.

The CNSI Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute

At UCLA. Link Here

The CNSI Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute is an exclusive summer workshop for high school students interested in advanced science and technology. During this five day program, students have the unique opportunity to explore questions similar to those currently investigated by the scientific community. 

Level: Open to students entering grades 10 to 12 

Schedule: Session A: July 7-12, Session B July 14-18 Nice Online weekly schedule here.

Deadlines: Registration opens Feb 1st 2015

2015 CEET High School Nanotechnology Summer Residential Camp

At Northen Illinois University, Link Here

Level: Open to students entering grades 10 to 12 

Schedule: Last week of June 2015

Deadlines: Registration needed by End of May 2015

Several STEM and Medical Sciences Summer Programs

At Stanford University. Link Here

There  is a nano-fab unit at Stanford where they offer a Undergrad summer Program. Did not find any specific High School Nanotechnology program, but there are many other fascinating opportunities. Take a look here.

High School Nanotechnology Research Camp

At UC Berkeley. Link Here

The High School Nanotechnology Research Camp is an all-day (10am–4pm) week-long summer camp for high school students entering grades 9-12. The camp is held on the UC Berkeley campus and focuses on cutting-edge research and technology. Activities during the camp include fabricating nanomaterials and devices, visiting research labs, and exploring current issues in nanotechnology with experts.

MITRE's Student Program and Summer Research in the Nanosystems Group

The MITRE Student Program is a unique, nationally renowned summer educational experience for outstanding high school students and college undergraduates. It offers students technical positions working on problems involving the application of advanced science and engineering to innovative problems of national importance. Since 1989, the program has motivated several hundred students to continue their studies in science and engineering and to go on to become technical professionals. Each summer the program brings between twenty to forty exceptional young people to the MITRE Corporation's campus in Northern Virginia.

Very little information for details on the website. I have requested information and will update this blog. Please come back.

Research Experience for High School Students and Teachers

At University of New Orleans. Link Here.

High school students and teachers participate in research projects within the areas of synthesis, characterization and application of nanoparticles and their composites and assemblies. 

Registration: 2015 registration is not online yet, but one can take a look to the 2014 process here.

Deadlines: Registration needed by End of May 2015

NanoTech Metal Coatings

"NanoTech Metal Coating is ideal for protecting, and preserving metal surfaces under various conditions. Using proprietary nanotechnology, we at NanoTech Coatings have formulated a long lasting, durable, environmentally friendly line of nanocoatings for a wide variety of substrates. Our Metal Coat provides protection against all types of corrosion from water, salt spray, chemical exposure, as well as other damaging environmental elements. Due to its anti-corrosion properties, our Metal Coat also eliminates the need to polish easily tarnished metals, such as aluminum, silver, and brass. NanoTech Metal Coating also provides UV protection for the metal surface and reduces ice adhesion. NanoTech Metal Coating is designed to protect metals in industrial situations like bridges, pipelines, and other large equipment as well as everyday metals in the home, such as door knobs and stainless steel kitchen appliances. The protection provided by our Metal Coating reduces the time and labor required to properly clean the substrate, saving both time and money."

This is another example of a company that is using advancing nanotechnologies for practical use. This product, which protects metals from water, chemical, UV, and salt spray corrosion, has practical applications in many facets of society, including everything from manufacturing durability to the prevention of tarnishing on brass instruments.

To learn more, click here