RET Site: Integrated Nanomanufacturing

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Abstract

The RET Site: Integrated Nanomanufacturing (INM) will offer transformative research experiences in nanotechnology and nanoengineering to 30 local high school teachers and community college faculty. This area of research underpins a broad spectrum of application, including biotechnology and healthcare, semiconductor electronics, computing, artificial intelligence, and energy. Participants will engage in mentored laboratory research in thriving academic engineering research laboratories. They will translate their research into informative classroom experiences at their schools and integrate these lessons into curriculum enhancements that align with educational frameworks. Participants will engage in comprehensive, hands-on laboratory experiences in a six-week summer experience, including group training sessions on safety and advanced manufacturing techniques. In addition, workshops to foster educator networking, technical communication, and research ethics will be featured. The project aims to strengthen K-12 STEM education in support of building a robust STEM workforce to meet strong regional demand in nanomanufacturing. Participants will acquire skills and expertise in INM and engineering to bring to their classrooms, with follow-up support from BU faculty and graduate student mentors. The primary objectives are to deepen participants’ understanding of nanomanufacturing research, support the translation and integration of engineering concepts into their classroom teachin

Key facts

NSF award ID
2502080
Awardee
Trustees of Boston University (MA)
SAM.gov UEI
THL6A6JLE1S7
PI
Xin Zhang
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
RESEARCH EXP FOR TEACHERS, ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION
Estimated total
$599,997
Funds obligated
$599,997
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
09/01/2025 → 08/31/2028