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Overview of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education Programs at NSF 2019 NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference Progress in Nanotechnology Dr. Abiodun (Abby) Ilumoka, NSF/EHR Outline NSF Vision and Goals for NSE
EHR/DRL - ITEST Innovative Tech Experiences for Students and Teachers ENG/EEC- Nanotech Undergraduate Education EHR/HRD – CREST Centers for Excellence in Science and Technology
https://www.nsf.gov/news/priority_areas/nano/index.jsp
Critical Role of Nanotechnology: Convergence Nanotechnology permits integration of knowledge, tools, and ways of thinking from physical and mathematical sciences, engineering disciplines, life and social sciences and the humanities to form a comprehensive framework for tackling societal challenges that exist at the interfaces of multiple fields NSE is a robust and agile enterprise led by educators, industry & professional
attracted, recruited and retained in NSE for the long-term Long-Term Goals (NSF Strategic Plan FY18-FY22)
principles, phenomena to nanoscale manufacturing and other areas of relevance
and informal
https://www.nsf.gov/news/ priority_areas/nano/index.j sp
education needs
undergraduate and graduate and general public at US institutions of learning, artistic and cultural institutions (e.g. museums)
(i) develop genuine appreciation for novelty & pervasive nature of nanoscale materials/devices (ii) understand impact of nanoscale materials on human health and well-being (iii) recognize potential career opportunities in industry e.g. computer, pharmaceutical, materials
EHR and ENG
development and conferences
York, Minnesota Indiana, Texas, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
minority serving institutions, science museums and community colleges focused
NSE education, examples of projects funded, award statistics and insights about where potential gaps exist in the portfolio
(% of awards)
Scholarships in STEM Research Experiences for Teachers Nanotechnology Undergrad Education Advancing Informal STEM Learning Advanced Tech Education EHR Programs ENG Programs Other Directorates
64% 31% 5% Total Award Count = 131 FY 14 – FY19
Advanced Technological Education ATE Advancing Informal STEM Learning AISL LS Alliance for Minority Participation LSAMP Scholarships in STEM S-STEM
ATE: promotes improvement in NSE education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and the secondary school levels AISL: advances new approaches to and evidence- based understanding of the design and development of NSE learning in informal environments LSAMP: assists universities and colleges in diversifying the STEM workforce by increasing NSE content in baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to populations historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines S-STEM: Exposes academically talented students with demonstrated financial need to NSE education as they pursue associate, baccalaureate & graduate degrees in STEM ( benefits recruitment, retention and graduation)
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Total # of Awards =84
35% 26% 8% 6% 5% 4% 4% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2%
Total Award Amount =$91 million
Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education NUE Engineering Workforce Development EWFD Research Experiences for Teachers RET Broadening Participation in Engineering BPE
NUE: promotes improvement in NSE of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and the secondary school levels EWFD: supports NSE education for a well-prepared workforce of engineering graduates with undergraduate and advanced degrees RET: supports active involvement of K-12 teachers and community college faculty in NSE education in order to bring knowledge of NSE innovation into classrooms BPE: supports NSE education for a diverse and well-prepared workforce of engineering faculty and graduates, particularly those from underrepresented groups
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 NUE EWFD RET BPE ERC Engr Ed
Total # of Awards = 40 Total Award Amount =$34 million
40% 40% 10% 8% 1% 1%
Example 1: EXPOSING ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (EEC/NUE, Award #1446067, $200,000, 24 months)
upper-level undergrad engineering students
chemistry, physics & astrophysics and education
Applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
nanomaterials
environmental impacts of nanomaterials
colleges thru “NATURE” program & Sunday Academy
motivations for investigating nanotechnology
big is hair at the nanoscale?" (ii) “How Good are Sunscreens?” Why does hair turn grey? Students learn chemistry of aging while affirming Native American values (respect for elders)
Example 2: Nanotechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (NEST)
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) Innovative Tech Experiences for Students & Teachers (EHR/ITEST, Award #1513112, $1m, 36 mos) Program introduces high school teachers and students to nanotechnology during two-week summer camps For Teachers:
For Students:
Students Fabricated and Tested Carbon Nanotube Gas Sensors
Educational Research Questions Does student nanotechnology content knowledge increase? Do participants become more interested in STEM careers? Does teacher nanotechnology content knowledge increase? Does teachers self-efficacy towards nanotechnology increase? Students Fabricated and Tested Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Example 2 (contd.): Nanotechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (NEST)
Teacher Testimonies “I have a background in nano but I didn’t have time to integrate the material at the high school level so the program helped me think about how to integrate into the classroom and make connections between old science and new science.” “The program helped me to understand what it [nanotechnology] is but also it changed my perspective - nano required an interdisciplinary approach and maybe I don’t have the same idea as yours because of different backgrounds but combined we can work together.”
Example 3: Nanotechnology Center for Biomedical, Environmental & Sustainability Applications Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (EHR/CREST, Award # 1345156)
grad & undergrad students
disinfection & sustainability
workforce
(i) Nano-scaled materials for non-invasive cancer therapy using magnetic fields & specialized light sources (ii) Composites for removal of contaminants from water, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (iii) Nanocatalysts for conversion of renewable resources
June 2018 Graduation – Post-Maria
‒ No electricity caused 100% mortality of bacteria (2 groups) ‒ No A/C and heat led to mold in many labs. ‒ No drinkable water, no gasoline (for electrical plants), no communications (no internet, no cell phones). ‒ Leaks in the main Engineering Bldg. due to roof damage ‒ Asbestos suspicion led to the building shut down. ‒ Asbestos found in all classrooms and most labs. ‒ Instrumentation deterioration due to mold and dust
‒ Clean up of labs (faculty, grads, undergrads against admin directives) ‒ Calling of unresponsive insurance companies (continuing)
Aftermath of Hurricane Maria
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total # of Institutions Awarded = 138
29% 7% 10% 13% 13% 17% 10%
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin
Total Investment, 131 awards, $142million
50 100 150 200 250
American Indian or Alaska Native | White Asian Asian | White Black or African American Do not wish to provide Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Unknown White 13% 23% 6% 57%
50 100 150 200 250
Female Male Unknown 54% 25% 20%
50 100 150 200 250 300
Do not wish to provide Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Unknown 66% 17% 9% 8%
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Community College Bachelors Masters PhD Not Applicable
Total # of Institutions= 138
60% 13% 12% 2% 13%
educational projects in all STEM fields: research experiences for students, PD for faculty, BP, research centers, education centers etc.
experiences from fabrication & characterization to real life applications
types spanning 70% of the US and PR
(K-Grey), public and private institutions
Portfolio Gaps (Challenges to EHR) NSF investment in NSE steadily declined since 2014 (29%), 2016 (17%) and 2019 (10%) Geographic distribution - 33% of awards in 3 states (NY, MA, TX) and PR; 65% of total investment in 4 states (NY, MA, TX, MN) and PR PI Demographics: Gender (54% M, 25% F); Race: White (54%), Asian (13%), Black (6%) Ethnicity: Non–Hispanic (66%), Hispanic (9%), PR awarded 3rd largest chunk of money, $18m Institution types: PhD granting institutions received 60% of funds, CCs 13%, Master’s 12% Lack of a graduate program a major impediment ? – only 2% of awards went to Bachelor institutions Convergence Mindset: Continue to actively create and nurture a convergence mindset at all levels of STEM education; research learning pedagogies, tools, resources that help promote transdisciplinary learning