Mohawk Valley Community College will host the second annual NanoDays, “the biggest event for the smallest science,” on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Utica Campus. While Saturday’s events are open to the public, Friday’s events are designed just for area schools and the media.
On Friday, March 28, MVCC’s Information Technology Building will be transformed into a special showcase of everything nano for local schools and the media, giving visitors a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. A range of exhibits will demonstrate the unexpected properties found at the nano scale, examine tools used by nanoscientists, and invite discussion of technology and society. The event will be repeated on Saturday for the public.
NanoDays is part of a nationwide festival of educational programs organized by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), and brought to the Mohawk Valley by MVCC’s STEM Center. With Quad-C promising to create hundreds of high-tech jobs in the Mohawk Valley, NanoDays is a relevant and timely opportunity to expose the region’s youth to nanotechnology and show them the many ways it is revolutionizing their world.
For videos and more information about the event, visit www.mvcc.edu/nanodays<http://
www.mvcc.edu/nanodays>.
About NISE Net
NISE Net is a national community of researchers and informal science educators dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement, and understanding of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Learn more at http://www.whatisnano.org.
About MVCC’s STEM Center
MVCC’s Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM Center) prepares students in these fields whether they are seeking a one-year certificate, associate degree, or transfer to a four-year institution. Engineering and Physical Sciences programs are the gateway to four-year degrees and give students hands-on experience in chemistry, physics, engineering, and chemical technology. Engineering Technologies and Trades programs train students for transfer or immediate entry into the workforce. Students can focus on areas such as air conditioning, welding, carpentry and masonry, and manufacturing. Learn more about these programs and more at www.mvcc.edu/STEM<http://www.
mvcc.edu/STEM>.
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