Outreach and Education :

The far-reaching and diverse applications that are being realized for nanotechnology underscore the importance of outreach and education that supports future development at this important scientific frontier. At The University of Iowa, educational programs are being developed at all levels of the curriculum; from freshman seminar courses and introductory chemistry courses to special topic graduate courses and graduate research in nanotechnology. Outreach activities include visits to area schools, hosting visits by area school children on campus, and coordinating job-shadowing experiences for local high school students interested in nanotechnology and biomedical applications.