Links
The following are several external sites from around the world with resources for additional information about nanotechnology.
Broad External Resources:
- National Nanotechnology Initiative
The National Nanotechnology Initiative consists of the individual and cooperative nanotechnology-related activities of 25 U.S. federal agencies with a range of research and regulatory roles and responsibilities. - European Nanotechnology Gateway
Broad site offering details about European initiatives and activities in Nanotechnology. - Nano Science and Technology Institute
The Nano Science and Technology Institute is chartered with the promotion and integration of nano and other advanced technologies through education, technology and business development. - Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (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. - Israel National Nanotechnology Gateway
The Israel National Nanotechnology Initiative sets national goals and priorities and oversees programs to advance nanotechnology in Israel. - National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network ( NNIN ) is an integrated partnership of thirteen user facilities, supported by NSF, providing unparalleled opportunities for nanoscience and nanotechnology research. - Emerging Tech Forum
The Forum provides networking and educational opportunities in the area of nanotechnology. - Network for Computational Nanotechnology
The Network for Computational Nanotechnology is funded by the National Science Foundation to support the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) by designing, constructing, deploying, and operating a cyber-resource for nanotechnology theory, modeling, and simulation. - TryEngineering.org
TryEngineering.org is a portal about engineering and engineering careers designed to help young people understand better what engineering means, and how an engineering career can be made part of their future.
Educational Resources:
- Nanohub.org
Online simulation and other resoruces for nanoscience and nanotechnology; nanoHUB.org was created by the NSF-funded Network for Computational Nanotechnology. - Nanoscience and Technology Resources for Teachers
- The National Nanotechnology Initiative provides networking and educational opportunities in the area of nanotechnology.
- Nanoscience Classroom Resources
The National Science Foundation provides a collection of lessons and web resources aimed at classroom teachers, their students, and their students’ families.