Exploring the Nanoworld


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Now shipping!
NanoVenture:
The Nanotechnology Board Game

After five years of iterative development, we've finally finished our NanoVenture game! This educational board game explores the connections between science, nanotechnology, and society. MORE

through December, 2009
Art of the very, very small

Artful images of cells, molecules and nanoscale structures will be on display at the Art Court of the Dane County Regional Airport. It features beautiful images generated in the course of research by UW-Madison biologists, engineers and physical scientists. The show is free and open to the public.  MORE

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Exploring the Nanoworld

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (UW MRSEC) Interdisciplinary Education Group uses examples of nanotechnology and advanced materials to explore science and engineering concepts at the college level, and brings the "wow" and potential of nanotechnology and advanced materials to the public.

We work to enhance public appreciation of science and engineering through a central theme of "Exploring the Nanoworld," using web dissemination to novice learners, presentations in general public venues, and contributions to popular publications and media.