May 27-31, 2013
Nanotechnology students who participate in Micro/Nano-ElectroMechanical System (MEMS/NEMS) Workshop will:
1. Synthesize nanomaterials and their characterization through three joint projects
2. Certified with Hazard Communication and Laboratory Safety Training
3. Certified with Hazard Waste Generator Training
Please contact Qiaoying Zhou, Ph.D., at qzhou2@alamo.edu for registration. Application due: May 15, 2013.
Previous MEMS Cleanroom Workshop
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May 10, 2013 (Friday)
Nanotechnology Club -- Field Trip to SwRI
On May 10, 2013, the Nanotechnology Club at Northwest Vista College toured Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) facility. SwRI, headquartered in San Antonio, is one of the oldest and largest independent, nonprofit, applied research and development organizations in the United States. Located approximately eight miles from NVC's main campus, SwRI's 11 technical divisions offer a wide range of technical expertise and services in such areas as chemistry, space science, nondestructive evaluation, automation, engine design, mechanical engineering, electronics and more. SwRI occupies more than 1,200 acres and provides more than 2 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices.
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May 02, 2013 (Thursday)
Speaker: Dr. Arturo Ayon, Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy; Director, MEMS Research laboratory, UTSA.
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March 27, 2013 (Wednesday)
Speaker: Dr. Mary Pat Moyer, CEO and Chief Science Officer, INCELL Corporation, LLC
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February 20, 2013 (Wednesday)
Speaker: Dr. Arjun Sanga, Assistant President for Technology Transfer, Executive Director, STTM
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January 30, 2013 (Wednesday)
Speaker: Dr. Rena Bizios, Peter Flawn Professor, Biomedical Engineering, UTSA
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November 16, 2012 (Friday)
Nanotechnology Club -- Field Trip to DPT
On November 16th, the Nanotechnology Club at Northwest Vista College toured the DPT R&D facility. The company offers comprehensive research and development services focused on liquid and semi-solid formulations, including aerosols, foams, lotions, creams, gels, and ointments...(read more)
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November 12, 2012 (Monday)
Nanotechnology Class Visit from P16Plus
On November 12, the Communications Specialist, Cynthia Villafranco, at P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County visited our classroom at NVC. The mission of P16Plus is to insure that every child dramatically improves their educational success in school, college, and career within Bexar County. CLICK HERE to learn more about the nanotechnology classroom visit.
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October 19, 2012 (Friday)
Remote Access -- Integrating High Tech Tools Into Your Classroom
One of the challenging goals of all educators is to make authentic learning activities and engage students with relevant content. This can be especially difficult for STEM instructors when the property, principle, or structure students are investigating can only be observed with advanced scientific instruments or specialized materials that are too costly for the ordinary classroom. Join us to learn how Remote Access opportunities, offered by the NACK Center at Penn State University, can work in your classroom!
The remote access workshop allows teachers to access/control the nanotechnology instrumentation at Penn State University at the comfort of your own classroom (no fees). It is a great opportunity for teachers and students to learn the state-of-art equipment in nanotechnology field. However, there is no obligation to incorporate remote access in your classroom.
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October 18, 2012
Inaugural Conference
SANTF aims to provide participants with information on the state of nanotechnology research in Greater San Antonio institutions, presents trends in industry and research universities, informs innovative applications of nanotechnology, information related to current work in progress towards establishing national skills standards, details the involvement and support of national professional societies, and the current technician education programs supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The newly formed SANTF strives to build stronger communication and networking opportunities between educational and private businesses, both regionally and nationally; to solidify pipelines in education and stimulate job creation in the Greater San Antonio area in the field of nanotechnology and STEM related fields.
Mission:
SANTF brings together researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies in the Greater San Antonio area working in the areas of nanomaterials and nanotechnology to showcase innovations related to the development and application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials.
Goal:
Establish a venue for local researchers, early-stage investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders to gather and discuss developments in nanotechnology and its applications in the areas of Biomaterials, Energy, Clean Technology, and Sustainability.
SANTF brings together major technology players in the area to form strong alliances among the researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Alamo Community Colleges, Trinity University, Texas State University in San Marcos, and other educational institutions. SANTF promotes intellectual creativity in the area of nanotechnology that will create a strong nanotechnology base in San Antonio.
The forum is expected to spur productive collaborations among the researchers in Greater San Antonio area and promote innovations leading to scientific discoveries and engineering innovations. SANTF is committed to enhancing San Antonio’s nanotechnology future and establishing the Alamo City as a global leader in nanotechnology.
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June 28, 2012
Nanotechnology Advisory Committee Meeting
Nanotechnology Advisory Committee Meeting was held on Thursday, June 28, 2012. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss our current Nanotechnology curriculum and local industry changes and needs. We depend on representatives from business, government, and community organizations to review our curriculum, identify industry trends, and discuss the future of our nanotechnology program.
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May 21-25, 2012
2nd Annual MEMS/NEMS Nanotechnology Cleanroom Workshop
Nanotechnology students who participated in the Micro/Nano-ElectroMechanical System Workshop will:
1. Synthesize nanomaterials and their characterization through three projects;
2. Certified with Hazard Communication and Laboratory Safety Training
3. Certified with Hazard Waste Generator Training
Learn more...
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May 04, 2012 (Friday)
Nanotechnology Club -- Field Trip to UT-Austin
On May 4th, 2012, the Nanotechnology Club at Northwest Vista College toured MRC cleanroom facilities at the University of Texas at Austin to observe how it carries out its mission in education and microelectronics research and development...(read more)