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2009 Workshops To Be Posted Friday, April 4th, 2008
- 1 – 3 pm
Fundamentals of Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications
Instructor: Prof. Thomas J. Webster, Associate Professor, Division of Engineering and
Department of Orthopedics, Brown University
Nanotechnology is the advancement of science using materials with one length scale less than
100 nm. It has been documented for over two decades that nanomaterials have fundamentally different properties than currently-used micron scale materials. This workshop will cover the
fundamentals of nanotechnology providing an historical perspective for its use in traditional science/engineering fields (such as the use of nanomaterials in the computer industry, building
constructs, space exploration, catalysis, etc.). Importantly, this workshop will also cover how nanotechnology is being incorporated into medicine, highlighting tissue engineering, implants,
medical imaging, cancer treatment, drug delivery, etc. This workshop is ideally suited for upper level undergraduate students and graduate students who have been curious about
nanotechnology and eager to learn of their recent technological advancements into medicine.
1 – 3 pm
Bringing Hands-on, Application-Based Science to the K-12 Classroom
Instructor: Karen M. Haberstroh, Director of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math) Outreach; Assistant Professor of Research, Division of Engineering, Brown University
To remain competitive on the global scale, it is important to continue to motivate the best minds
to enter science and engineering. This could not be more important today where enrollments in engineering at the college level have been stagnant over the past several years. This workshop
will cover techniques that can be used in the classroom to prepare and motivate high school students for entering careers in science and engineering. This workshop will provide hands-on,
application-based examples of science in the classroom as developed through Brown's successful NSF-sponsored Graduate Fellows in K - 12 Education site. This workshop is ideal for any school
teacher wishing to explore ideas on how to motivate their students to learn science. It is also well suited for undergraduate and graduate students wishing to become involved in secondary education and outreach.
3 – 4:30 pm
Starting Your Own Company
Instructor: Matt Hedrick, President, NanoVis, Inc.
Universities across the country are trying to bridge the gap between science discovered in the lab to "real commercial products". Because of this emphasis, there is a special skill set needed for the
science entrepreneur that will be covered in this workshop. This workshop will lead the discussion on what is needed to bring technologies from the lab bench to industry, what type of unique skills
are needed for students wishing to start their own companies, and the "highs" and "lows" of being involved in a start-up company. This workshop is ideal for those students (undergraduate and
graduate) and faculty wishing to become involved in a start-up company.
3:30 – 5 pm
Best Practices for a Successful Biomedical Engineering Society Student Club
Instructors: Brown University Biomedical Engineering Student Society
It is challenging enough to succeed in college engineering and science courses. Then why do students become so involved in student clubs ? The networking, friendships, and service to the
community provided by such student clubs are irreplaceable and are often times the experiences students remember the most after they graduate. This workshop will provide a forum for the
discussion of how to create and maintain a successful student club. It will cover best practices that can help a student club attract more members, create exciting activities, and complete
service to the community. This workshop is ideal for student officers of any student group, particularly the biomedical engineering student society. It is also well suited for students wishing
to start a biomedical engineering student club at their particular university.
DEADLINE FOR WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: MARCH 15, 2008
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