Undergraduate research and education in nanotechnology

    Authors

    A. E. Sweeney; P. Vaidyanathan;S. Seal

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. J. Eng. Educ

    Keywords

    nanotechnology; undergraduate research; IN-SITU SYNTHESIS; ENGINEERING-EDUCATION; ARC-DISCHARGE; SCIENCE; TECHNOLOGY; ETHICS; COURSES; Education, Scientific Disciplines; Engineering, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    In this paper, we discuss the development, implementation and evaluation of a 'Research Experiences for Undergraduates' program in nanomaterials processing and characterization offered at the University of Central Florida. Here, we focus in particular oil details pertaining to the program's instructional design and subsequent evaluation that may be useful for other engineering educators involved in undergraduate research and education in nanotechnology. Based on our analysis of program outcomes, implications are suggested for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education programs that focus on aspects of nanoscale science and technology.

    Journal Title

    International Journal of Engineering Education

    Volume

    22

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2006

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    157

    Last Page

    170

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000235356600024

    ISSN

    0949-149X

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