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3rd International Seminar a Success!

The annual seminar on Teaching Nanoscience with Scanning Probe Microscopy (TeachNano 3) was held in the U.S. for the first time on March 28, 2007 in conjunction with the Spring ACS Meeting in Chicago, IL. Keeping in tradition with the two previous seminars which took place in Basel, Switzerland (2006) and Sapporo, Japan (2005), TeachNano 3 proved to be a valuable experience for all who attended.

The seminar included presentations by several professors and students from various universities and colleges across the US and Canada. Topics included: Teaching Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Improving Nanoscience Education, Keeping Curricula Current: Nanoscience Activities for Secondary Schools, Development of Nanotechnology Lab Courses, Combining SPM with Other Techniques, as well as overviews of several lab experiments covering Single-Molecule Conductance, Production of Carbon Nanotubes, Synthesis of Nanoparticles, and more.

A few post seminar comments from attendees included:
- "...the seminar was excellent - the best of the ACS convention."
- "...well organized and the speakers were very interesting."

Following the informative talks, hands-on product demonstrations, and interactive coffee/food breaks, a drawing was held for a free Nanosurf easyScan 2 STM system. Ola Modinger from Nanosurf presented Prof. Kurt Winkelmann (Florida Institute of Technology) with the prize.

Nanosurf easyScan 2 STM system
"We plan to use the new easyScan 2 STM immediately in our nanotechnology lab course and in other classes next year" said Prof. Winkelmann. "It will provide a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience with this instrument. Florida Tech's Chemistry Department is very thankful to Nanosurf and Nanoscience Instruments for donating this STM."

TeachNano seminars provide a unique opportunity for those involved in teaching nanoscience to learn about other nanoscience educational programs and to share experiences. The program includes short talks, hands-on demonstrations, and open discussions.

If you would like to stay informed about future seminars on teaching nanoscience, please sign up here and we will keep you updated. Thank you.

  • Persons involved in teaching nanoscience at universities, colleges, & high schools
  • Persons responsible for SPM experiments in training courses
  • Anyone interested in discussing and learning about nano education


  • Participants are encouraged to submit contributions.
    All contributions related to teaching nanoscience are considered for acceptance in lieu of the seminar's small registration fee. Submission requirements can be found in the seminar brochure.
    Several contributions are selected for short oral presentations at the seminar. If you would like to submit a contribution, please email a 100-200 word abstract in PDF format to teaching@nanoscience.com.