Background The concepts of size and scale in nanotechnology are difficult for most beginning engineering students to grasp. Yet, guidance on the specific aspects of size and …
Nanotechnology is an educational topic that can ignite the imaginations of future scientists and engineers [1]. It is a cross-disciplinary field that engages engineers from all disciplinary …
Developing engineers for a changing world presents a greater need for students to understand simulations. Understanding mathematical models and simulations are skills that …
We report the alignment between our National Science Foundation Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education grant goals and existing first-year engineering course goals …
Computer simulations are used in educational setting either to teach students targeted concepts or to teach students how to build them. This study focuses on the later use and …
The concepts of size and scale are fundamental to nanotechnology education but can be difficult for beginning undergraduate students to grasp. It is important to develop curricular …