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IGERT and Nanoscale IGERT and Nanoscale ScienceScience
Melur K. RamasubramanianMelur K. Ramasubramanian
Program Director, IGERTProgram Director, IGERT
National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation
IGERTIGERT
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) A traineeship program within the
Division of Graduate Education, Education and Human Resources Directorate
IntroductionIntroduction New fields are emerging at intersections of
Physics/Biology/Engineering etc. IT-Nano; Ecology-Biology; Synthetic and System Biology Is government doing enough to support research at
these intersections? Interdisciplinary workforce development Move research from laboratory to industry
Technology transfer at Universities is only one aspect of the change
People skills—Faculty and students involved should make this change
IntroductionIntroduction STEM Education to produce competitive
workforce for the 21st Century How do we explain to American media
what the impact is?—Communication Science literate electorate
Many policy issues have science content
Societal Dimensions of Nanotechnology Ethical aspects and societal aspects
should be integrated with technical R&D
Today’s Research Trends Today’s Research Trends and and
IGERT SolutionsIGERT SolutionsResearch interdisciplinary Work across disciplines
Research collaborative Teamwork
Research varied settings Preparation for varied careers
Research global International activities and experiences
IGERT--CharacteristicsIGERT--CharacteristicsTransformative Interdisciplinary Research themesEmerging research areas of National PriorityInnovative models for graduate trainingNovel Ideas for Broadening ParticipationCatalyze a cultural change in graduate education For graduate students For faculty For institutions
IGERT History and DataIGERT History and Data
First awards made in 19982-stage competition, ~400 preliminary and ~100 full proposals/year; ~20 awards/year240 total awards, including renewals5 years/~$3 M total/awardTo date, IGERTS are in 110 lead institutions, 43 partner institutions In 43 states plus the D.C. and Puerto RicoSupporting nearly 1500 trainees/year/$30K~ 5,200 trainees supported overall
Nanoscale Science in Nanoscale Science in IGERTIGERT24 active awards including 4 renewals directly focused
on Nanoscale ScienceNanoscale Science in Biology Devices and machines Electronics Fabrication Laminates Materials; Biomaterials Medical Particles Pharmaceutical Photonics Probes
NanoPharmaceutical NanoPharmaceutical Engineering and ScienceEngineering and Science
SEM image on left is for the case of size reduction without nano-coating, which leads to excessive agglomeration and poor dispersion. SEM image on right is for the case of size reduction with nano-coating, which leads to reduced agglomeration and very good dispersion.
Fernando Muzzio, PI, Rutgers U
Scorpion Venom With Scorpion Venom With Nanoparticles Halt Brain Cancer Nanoparticles Halt Brain Cancer
Spread Spread
Each nanoparticle complex can simultaneously latch on to many MMP-2s (yellow), which are thought to help tumor cells migrate through the body.
Marjorie Olmstead, PI, U Washington
Physical & Biomolecular Physical & Biomolecular Foundations for Designing Foundations for Designing Nanoprobes for BiologyNanoprobes for Biology
Nanowires from natural proteins which give them unique biological properties and allow for a link between electronic and biological systems. Long-term applications of these nanowires include tissue engineering and in-vivo imaging.
Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, PI, Johns
Hopkins U
Photoluminescence in Nano-Photoluminescence in Nano-needlesneedles
•GaAs structures into the shape of narrow needles which, when optically pumped, emit light with high brightness. •GaAs nano-structures with a shape of narrow needles having an angle of 6 degree down to tips of 2 to 5 nanometers across. •Scanning electron micrographs (left and middle), high-resolution lattice image using transmission electron microscope (right).
Constance Chang-Hasnain, PI, UC Berkeley
Novel low-cost Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 Novel low-cost Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 (CIGS) nanocrystal-based (CIGS) nanocrystal-based
photovoltaics photovoltaics
CIGS-based solar cells nearly 20% power conversion
efficiency in the laboratory.
Conventional fabrication of CIGS solar cells requires high vacuum deposition techniques Too expensive
CIGS nanocrystal "inks“ that can be solution processed by a variety of techniques including drop-casting, dip-coating, spin-coating, airbrushing, and inkjet printing.
CIGS nanocrystal "ink" comprised of CIGS nanocrysals dispersed in tetrachloroethylene (TCE).
Image of CIGS nanocrysal-based photovoltaic device on a glass substrate
Atomic and Molecular Imaging of Interfaces/Defects in Electronic, Spintronic, and
Organic/Inorganic Materials
Chih-Kang Shih, PI, U Texas Austin
Universities with Nanoscale Universities with Nanoscale Science related IGERTsScience related IGERTs
Cornell (3)Drexel UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityNortheastern University Ohio State UniversityRutgers University (3) Tuskegee UniversityUC-BerkeleyUC-Los Angeles (2)
University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of New Mexico (2)University of South DakotaUniversity of Texas AustinUniversity of Utah (2)University of WashingtonVanderbilt UniversityWilliam Marsh Rice University
Educational Features of Educational Features of IGERT ProjectsIGERT Projects
New curricula Interdisciplinary courses, laboratories, seminars, often
team-taught Student-taught interdisciplinary courses Distance learning, videoconferencing
New integrative experiences “boot camps,” workshops, retreats Team projects and teamwork exercises Student-lead and -organized meetings Laboratory rotations; co-advising
Internships Industry, national laboratory, research institute International
Further Educational Further Educational Features of IGERT Features of IGERT
ProjectsProjectsCommunications training K-12, general public, government
Ethics and responsible conduct of research Tailored to IGERT topic
IP, patents, business plansProfessional developmentActivities for broadening participation
Examples of Nanoscale Science Examples of Nanoscale Science CoursesCourses
Fundamental Physics and Chemistry of Nanomaterials; Interfacial Phenomena in Nanostructured Materials (Johns Hopkins U.)Nanosystems Design for Biology and Medicine (Northeastern U.)Nanotechnology: From Lab to Product (U. Mass Amherst)Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery (Rutgers U.)Frontiers in Nanotechnology (U. Washington)Quantum Engineering of Nanostructures (U. Texas at Austin)Nanoscale Materials; Molecular Modeling of Polymers and Nanocomposites (Tuskegee U.)Imaging Nanostructures and Nanoparticles; Finite Element Analysis for Nanostructures (modules, Cornell University)Biomedical Applications of Colloidal Nanocrystals (U. of New Mexico)
Examples of CredentialsExamples of CredentialsCertificates, minors, concentrations Certificate program in Nanotechnology (Drexel-U.
Pennsylvania) Certificate program in Biomedical Science and
Engineering with Concentration in Nanotechnology (U. New Mexico)
Designated Emphasis in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (UC Berkeley)
Dual degree programs Home department and Nanotechnology (U. Washington)
Doctoral programs Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Microsystems (U. New Mexico)
IGERT PartnershipsIGERT PartnershipsWithin universities: between faculty, departments, schools, collegesBetween universities: Leverage resources Broaden participationOutside academia National laboratories and research institutes Industry International universities and institutionsAt the funding agency level IGERT is a cross-cutting program
IGERT Evaluation StudyIGERT Evaluation StudyInitial ImpactsInitial Impacts
Both IGERT and non-IGERT samples of first three cohorts (1998-2000) Graduate Students Faculty Administrators
Benefits and Challenges for All
Current EvaluationCurrent Evaluation
Next three cohorts of IGERTTrainee post-graduation follow-upFollow up study nearing completion. Report will be published shortly.
Find Out More About Find Out More About IGERTIGERT
http://www.IGERT.org Searchable site maintained by grantee
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12759&org=DGE&from=home IGERT home page at NSF Program solicitation Video presentation
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf0617/index.jsp Impacts of IGERT evaluation
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf0840/index.jsp IGERT 2006-2007 Annual Report