Museum of Science, Boston

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NanoDays is a nationwide event, and you're invited to the local celebration! Find nano-related activities in the Exhibit Halls all week, and be on the lookout for these special events:

Sunday, March 30: Museum Kick-off

Build Cool Models!

Help build a giant balloon model of a carbon nanotube, and make your own personal buckyball to take home. 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Museum Lobby

Catch the World Premiere of "The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show"

Join Dan and Joel as they jiggle and juggle their way through the atomic world. 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., Cahners Theater

Check out "Observing Nature on the Nanoscale: A Photographic Tour"

Watch a presentation given by Harvard nano researcher Tina Shih. 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Gordon Current Science & Technology Center stage

First Man to Move an Atom!

Meet nanotech pioneer Don Eigler. 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Cahners Theater

Explore Hands-on Nano 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Blue Wing, Lower Level

> Brown University researcher Tom Webster demonstrates nanotech-enhanced bone repair..

> Christopher Thellen displays "Nanotechnology in Enhanced Ration Packaging Systems for the United States Military."

> Scientists from the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing present hands-on nano.

> Explore "Geckoman!", a computer game with a nano twist!

Tuesday, April 1

Using Atoms as Building Blocks

Northeastern University 's Katherine Ziemer shares how scientists take advantage of unique properties at the nanoscale. 1:00 p.m., Gordon Current Science & Technology Center stage

Wednesday, April 2

Learn About Nanomedicine Cancer Therapies

Join Professor Mansoor Amiji from Northeastern University as he discusses the promise of nanomedicine for cancer therapies. 1:00 p.m., Gordon Current Science & Technology Center stage

Three-Dimensional Nanoscale Devices

Northeastern's Mehmet Dokmeci joins us for a special presentation. 3:00 p.m., Gordon Current Science & Technology Center stage

Catch a Nano-related "SciTech Today" Broadcast on Television

Watch a live cablecast from the Museum on New England Cable News (NECN). 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 3

Join a Forum Discussion on Nanotechnology and Alternative Energy

Participate with other adults in a fun and relaxed setting. Pre-registration is required. For more information on this open exchange, visit the Forum page under "events & activities." 6:30 p.m., Northeastern University

Friday, April 4

Learn About Quantum Dots

MIT scientist Lisa Marshall discusses her work on quantum dots (miniscule bits of semiconductor) which can have a range of applications, from solar panels to flat-screen televisions.

Saturday, April 5

Catch "The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show"

Join Dan and Joel as they jiggle and juggle their way through the atomic world. 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., Cahners Theater

Plus, just for educators:

Enjoy free admission with your teacher identification card and — starting March 29 — investigate a multitude of nanotech resources in the Educator Resource Center and Lyman Library.

NanoDays at the Museum of Science is sponsored by the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing headquartered at Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell; by the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center headquartered at Harvard University; and by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network headquartered at the Museum of Science; with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Cooperative Agreement No. ESI-0532536. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

NanoDays is supported by the NISE Network, which is dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement, and understanding of nanoscale science and technology, and events in communities across the country. Go to nisenet.org for more information.