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  1. G. C. Lisensky, K. Lux, and W. C. Crone, “A Web-based Video Lab Manual for Nanoscale Science and Technology,” Nanoscale science and engineering education: Issues, trends and future directions, edited by A. E. Sweeney and S. Seal, ISBN: 1-58883-085-3, 2008.
  2. Olivia M. Castellini, Gina K. Walejko, Carie E. Holladay, Terra J. Theim, Greta M. Zenner, Wendy C. Crone, "Nanotechnology and the Public: Effectively Communicating Nanoscale Science and Engineering Concepts," Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2007, 9(2): 183-189 (2007).
  3. J. Santos, W. Crone, G.M. Zenner, O.M. Suárez, "Experiences in Advancing Materials Engineering Education in Public High School via Teachers' Training," Latin American and Caribbean Journal of Engineering Education, 1(1), 3-7 (2007).
  4. M. J. D'Amato, K. W. Lux, K. A. Walz, H. W. Kerby, and B. Anderegg, "Introducing New Learning Tools into a Standard Classroom: A Multi-Tool Approach to Integrating Fuel-Cell Concepts into Introductory College Chemistry," J. Chem. Educ., 84, 248-252 (2007).
  5. W. C. Crone, "Bringing Nano to the Public: A Collaboration Opportunity for Researchers and Museums," Susan E. Koch, Editor, Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 2006.
  6. Y. S. Kau, A. Cina, and J. A. Gimm, "Inside the Black Box," The Science Teacher, 46-49 (December 2006).
  7. O. M. Castellini, G. C. Lisensky, J. Ehrlich, G. M. Zenner, and W. C. Crone, "The Structure & Properties of Carbon," The Science Teacher, 36-41 (December 2006).
  8. G. C. Lisensky, D. Horoszewski, K. L. Gentry, G. M. Zenner, and W. C. Crone, "Fats, Oils, & Colors of a Nanoscale Material," The Science Teacher, 30-35 (December 2006).
  9. Melissa A Hemling, Lauren M. Samuel, Greta Zenner, Amy C. Payne, Wendy C. Crone, "Nanomedicine: Problem Solving to Treat Cancer," Science Scope, November 2006, 32-37 (2006).
  10. W. C. Crone, K. W. Lux, R. W. Carpick, D. S. Stone, E. E. Hellstrom, A. K. Bentley, and G. Lisensky, "Integrating Nanoscale Science and Engineering Concepts into Undergraduate Engineering Classrooms," International Conference on Engineering Education, Puerto Rico, July 2006.
  11. G. M. Zenner, W. C. Crone, K. L. Gentry, G. C. Lisensky, S. M. Condren, and A. B. Ellis, "Engaging the Public with Nanotechnology through Outreach," International Conference on Engineering Education, Puerto Rico, July 2006.
  12. C. Tahan, C. Y. Leung, K. Ellison, G. M. Zenner, W. C. Crone, C. A. Miller "Nanotechnology and Society: A discussion-based undergraduate course," American Journal of Physics, 74, 443 (2006). Also selected for publication in the Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, 13(16), April 24, 2006.
  13. O. M. Castellini, C. E. Holladay, G. K. Walejko, T. J. Theim, G. M. Zenner, P. Krajniak, W. C. Crone, "Museum Exhibits: Bringing Informal Education into the Classroom," Journal of Materials Education, 28(1-2), 27-34 (2006).
  14. J. S. Maxwell, B. J. He, W. deProphetis, and J. A. Gimm, "Lighten up your lesson: matter, optics, and bubbles," Science Scope, 29(6), 38-41 (March 2006).
  15. A. C. Payne, W. A. deProphetis, and W. C. Crone. "Communicating Science to the Public through a University-Museum Partnership," J. Chem. Educ., 82, 743-750 (2005).
  16. E. M. Boatman, G. C. Lisensky, and K. J. Nordell, "A Safer, Easier, Faster Synthesis for CdSe Quantum Dot Nanocrystals,"; J. Chem. Ed., 82, 1697 (2005).
  17. Y. S. Kao, G. M. Zenner, and J. A. Gimm, "Putting Nano-Tex to the Test," Science Scope, 29(1), 37-41 (Sept 2005).
  18. G. C. Lisensky and E. M. Boatman, "Colors in Liquid Crystals," J. Chem. Ed., 82, 1360A (2005).
  19. A. K. Bentley, A. B. Ellis, G. C. Lisensky, and W. C. Crone, "Suspensions of nickel nanowires as magneto-optical switches," Nanotechnology, 16, 2193-2196, (2005).
  20. A. K. Bentley, M.. Farhoud, G. C. Lisensky, A. M. L. Nickel, A. B. Ellis, and W. C. Crone, “Template Synthesis and Magnetic Manipulation of Nickel Nanowires,” J. Chem. Ed., 82, 765 (2005).
  21. A. C. Payne, W. A deProphetis, A. B. Ellis, T. G. Derenne, G. M. Zenner, and W. C. Crone, “Communicating Science to the Public through a University-Museum Partnership,” J. Chem. Ed., 82, 743 (2005).
  22. A.B. Ellis, G.M. Zenner and W.C. Crone, "Strategies for developing cutting-edge curriculum and outreach materials," Journal of Materials Education, Vol. 27 (3-6): 115-122 (2005).
  23. Greta M. Zenner, Wendy C. Crone, J. Aura Gimm, Ken W. Lux, Paul M. Voyles, Nicholas L. Abbott, Cindy G. Carter, Anthony P. Cina, Ann Pumper Comins, Johan Tabora, Pamela Tuchscherer, Tyson Tuchscherer, and P. John Whitsett, "Turning Cutting-Edge Research into Secondary Curriculum," Journal of Materials Education, Vol. 27 (3-6): 91-96 (2005).
  24. K.C. Chen, W.C. Crone, and E.J. Voss, "Shape Memory Alloys for Classroom Demonstrations, Laboratories, and Student Projects," Journal of Materials Education, 26(3-4) 2004, p. 301-306.
  25. M. Anderson, G. M. Zenner, and J. A. Gimm, "Technology and Society: Their Impact on Each Other," Science Scope, 28(3), 20-22 (Nov/Dec 2004).
  26. K. C. Chen, W. C. Crone, and E. J. Voss, "Shape Memory Alloys for Classroom Demonstrations, Laboratories, and Student Projects," Journal of Materials Education, 26(3-4) 301-306 (2004).
  27. J. A. Gimm, A .C. Payne, G. M. Zenner, W. C. Crone, "Internships in Public Science Education: A model for informal science education," American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, 1793:1028, 1-9 (2004).
  28. W. C. Crone, R. W. Carpick, K. W. Lux, B. D. Johnson, "A Course in Micro- and Nanoscale Mechanics," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1168:2019, 1-10 (2003).
  29. W. C. Crone, A. B. Ellis, G. C. Lisensky, S. M. Condren, D. Stone, R. W. Carpick, A. Payne, K. W. Lux, "Incorporating Concepts of Nanotechnology into the Materials Science and Engineering Classroom," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1464:2024, 1-11 (2003).
  30. W. C. Crone, R. W. Carpick, K. W. Lux. "Incorporating Nanotechnology into Undergraduate Education," Proceedings of the SEM Annual Conference on Experimental Mechanics, 125, 1-6 (2003).
  31. W. C. Crone "Using Nanotechnology to Explore Science and Engineering Concepts in the College Curriculum ", ASEE North Midwest Regional Conference Proceedings, p. 1-4 (2003).
  32. W. C. Crone, R. W. Carpick, K. W. Lux, B. D. Johnson "A Course in Micro- and Nanoscale Mechanics," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1168:2019, 1-10 (2003).
  33. W. C. Crone, R.W. Carpick, K.W. Lux " Incorporating Nanotechnology into Undergraduate Education", Proceedings of the SEM Annual Conference on Experimental Mechanics, 125, 1-6 (2003).
  34. G. C. Lisensky, H. Beall, A. B. Ellis, D. J. Campbell, "Build a better CD Player: How Can You Get Blue Light from a Solid?" (2003)
    35. NSF ChemLinks educational module, W.W.Norton: New York. ISBN 0-393-15412-2
  35. "Exploring the nanoworld web site," Science, 297, 1451, Aug., 2002.
  36. D. J. Campbell, and R. A. Bailey, "Density Tricks with LEGO Bricks," Chem13 News, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. (2002)
  37. D. J. Campbell and M. K. Querns, "Illustrating Poisson's Ratio with Paper Cutouts,"J. Chem. Ed., 79, 76 (2002). (Supplemental material features LEGO structures that demonstrate Poisson's ratio.)
  38. W. C. Crone, A. C. Payne, G. M. Zenner, A. B. Ellis, G. C. Lisensky, S. M. Condren, K. W. Lux "Using interdisciplinary Examples in Nanotechnology to Teach Concepts of Materials Science and Engineering," Materials Science and Engineering, V760E, JJ2.6, 1-9 (2002).
  39. J. Breitzer, S. M. Condren, G. C. Lisensky, K. J. Nordell, C. G. Widstrand, and A. B. Ellis, "LED Color Strip Kit," Publication 02-001, Institute for Chemical Education, Madison, WI 2002.
  40. A. C. Payne, "NSF Partnership Brings Cutting-edge Nanotechnology to Your Classroom," WSST: The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, 44(1), 13 (2002).
  41. S. M. Condren, J. Breitzer, A. C. Payne, A. B. Ellis, C. G. Widstrand, T. F. Kuech, and G. C. Lisensky, "Student-centered, Nanotechnology-enriched Introductory College Chemistry Courses for Engineering Students," Int. J. Engineering Ed., 18, 550 (2002).
  42. G. C. Lisensky, S. M. Condren, C. G. Widstrand, J. Breitzer, and A. B. Ellis, "LEDs Are Diodes," J. Chem. Ed., 78, 1664A-1664B (2001).
  43. C. G. Widstrand, K. J. Nordell, and A. B. Ellis, "Designing and Reporting Experiments in Chemistry Classes Using Examples from Materials Science: Illustrations of the Process and Communication of Scientific Research", J. Chem. Ed., 78, 1044 (2001).
  44. A. B. Ellis, G. C. Lisensky, and J. Breitzer, "Creating QuickTime Movies to Demonstrate Lab Experiments," National Institute for Science Education, (2001).
  45. S. M. Condren, G. C. Lisensky, A. B. Ellis, K. J. Nordell, T. F. Kuech, and S. A. Stockman, "LEDs: New Lamps for Old: A Paradigm for Ongoing Curriculum Modernization", J. Chem. Ed., 78, 1033 (2001).
  46. A. B. Ellis, and P. Krajniak, "Partners for public understanding: science researchers and museums join forces," ASTC Dimensions, Sept/Oct, 8-9, 2001.
  47. D. J. Campbell, E. R. Freidinger, and M. K. Querns, "Spontaneous assembly of magnetic LEGO bricks," The Chemical Educator, 6, 321, 2001.
  48. D. J. Campbell, E. E. Freidinger, and J. M. Hastings, "Spontaneous assembly of LEGO bricks," Chem13 News, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Sept., 2001.
  49. D. Lutz, "It's a small world," Muse, 5(5), 8-15 (2001).
  50. J. A. Olsen, M. A. Chesnik, K. J. Nordell, M. S. Rzchowski, S. M. Condren, C. R Landis, G. C. Lisensky, and A. B. Ellis, "Simple and Inexpensive Classroom Demonstrations of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging," J. Chem. Ed. 77, 882 (2000).
  51. D. J. Campbell, J. A. Olsen, C. E. Calderon, P. W. Doolan, E. A. Mengelt, A. B. Ellis, and G. C. Lisensky, "Chemistry with Refrigerator Magnets: From Modeling of Nanoscale Characterization to Composite Fabrication," J. Chem. Ed., 76, 1205-1211 (1999).
  52. P. Berger, N. Adelman, K. J. Beckman, D. J. Campbell, A. B. Ellis, and G. C. Lisensky, "Preparation and Properties of an Aqueous Based Ferrofluid," J. Chem. Ed., 76, 943-948 (1999).
  53. G. C. Lisensky, A. A. Lucas, K. J. Nordell, A-M. L. Jackelen, S.M. Condren, R. H. Tobe, A. B. Ellis, "DNA Optical Transform Kit", Institute for Chemical Education (ICE) Publication 99-001, University of Wisconsin-Madison, April, 1999.
  54. D. J. Campbell, K. J. Beckman, C. E. Calderon, P. W. Doolan, R. H. Moore, A. B. Ellis, and G. C. Lisensky, "Replication and Compression of Surface Structures with Polydimethylsiloxane Elastomer," J. Chem. Ed., 76, 537-541 (1999).
  55. A. B. Ellis, T. F. Kuech, G. C. Lisensky, D. J. Campbell, S. M. Condren, K. J. Nordell, "Making the Nanoworld Comprehensible: Instructional Materials for Schools and Outreach," J. Nanoparticle Research, 1(1), 147, (1999).
  56. K. J. Nordell, A. L. Jackelen, S. M. Condren, G. C. Lisensky, and A. B. Ellis, "Liver and Onions: DNA Extraction from Animal and Plant Tissues," J. Chem. Ed., 76, 400A-400B (1999).
  57. D. J. Campbell, J. K. Lorenz, A. B. Ellis, T. F. Kuech, G. C. Lisensky, M. S. Whittingham, "The Computer as a Materials Science Benchmark," J. Chem. Ed., 75, 297-312 (1998).
  58. A. B. Ellis, "Elements of Curriculum Reform: Putting Solids in the Foundation," J. Chem. Ed., 74, 1033-1039, (1997).
  59. J. K. Lorenz, J. A. Olsen, D. J. Campbell, G. C. Lisensky, and A. B. Ellis, "A Refrigerator Magnet Analog of Scanning-Probe Microscopy," J. Chem. Ed., 74, 1032A-1032B, (1997).
  60. A. B. Ellis, R. J. Brainard, K. D. Kepler, D. E. Moore, E. J. Winder, T. F. Kuech, and G. C. Lisensky, "Modulation of the Photoluminescence of Semiconductors by Surface Adduct Modulation: An Application of Inorganic Photochemistry to Chemical Sensing," J. Chem. Ed., 74, 680-684, (1997).
  61. G. C. Lisensky, M. N. Patel, and M. L. Reich, "Experiments with Glow-in-the-Dark Toys: Kinetics of Doped ZnS Phosphorescence," J. Chem. Ed., 73, 1048-1052 (1996).
  62. E. J. Winder, G. C. Lisensky, and A. B. Ellis, "Thermoelectric Devices: Solid-State Refrigerators and Electrical Generators in the Classroom," J. Chem. Ed., 73, 940-946 (1996).
  63. K. R. C. Gisser, M. J. Geselbracht, A. Cappellari, L. Hunsberger, A. B. Ellis, J. Perepezko, G. C. Lisensky, "Nickel-Titanium Memory Metal. A "Smart" Material Exhibiting A Solid-State Phase Change and Superelasticity," J Chem. Ed., 71, 334-340 (1994).
  64. G. C. Lisensky, J. C. Covert, and L. A. Mayer, Solid State Model Kit, Publication 94-007, Institute for Chemical Education, Madison, WI, 1994.
  65. R. Penn, G. C. Lisensky, D. S. Stone, M. J. Geselbracht, A. B. Ellis, "Mechanical Properties of Metals: Experiments with Iron, Copper, Tin, and Bubbles," J Chem. Ed., 71, 254-261 (1994).
  66. A. B. Ellis, M. J. Geselbracht, B. J. Johnson, G. C. Lisensky, and W. R. Robinson; Teaching General Chemistry: A Materials Science Companion, ISBN 0-8412-2725-X, ACS Books, Washington, 1993, 550 pages. Second printing, 1995.
  67. G. C. Lisensky, R. Penn, M. J. Geselbracht, and A. B. Ellis, "Periodic Properties in a Family of Common Semiconductors: Experiments with Light Emitting Diodes," J. Chem. Ed., 69, 151-156 (1992).
  68. M. G. D. Bauman, J. C. Wright, A. B. Ellis, T. Kuech, and G. C. Lisensky, "Diode Lasers," J. Chem. Ed., 69, 89-95 (1992).
  69. G. C. Lisensky, T. F. Kelly, D. R. Neu, and A. B. Ellis, "The Optical Transform. Simulating Diffraction Experiments in Introductory Courses," J. Chem. Ed., 68, 91-96 (1991).
  70. A. B. Ellis, G. C. Lisensky, and D. R. Neu, Optical Transform Kit, Publication 90-002, Institute for Chemical Education, Madison, WI, 1991.