In the search for interesting ways to communicate nanotechnology, we are constantly searching for fun and engagement. Here are a few ideas:
The NanoQuest is a series of projects and games that investigate nanotechnology. It is presented by the First Lego League who run programmes for middle school aged stuidents in robotics. For more information see Adrian’s blog. Apparently the Australian leg has kicked off with programs in Queesnand. Let us know how you’re doing!
Another interesting idea is the NanoWars game developed by PlayGen. Players are instructed to save the world from Dr Nevil and his nanomachines and learn about molecular building, nano-imaging, quantum behavior and nanomaterials in the process.
Finally, Sarah and I were both interested in the ‘Espoir - Desepoir’ or ‘Hope - Despair’ statue by Oliver Deschamps. The statue uses a shape memory alloy to bend and straighten the body of a mother holding her baby as the temperature changes. Education graduate from the Univeristy of Cornell, Cathy Jordan, has devised an activity for visitors at the museum to make their own statue using Nitinol. If anyone has any photographs, video or more information on this statue, we’d love to hear from you!
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