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This book celebrates a few examples of the many women who have
advanced the field of nanotechnology. The book opens with an
overview of the field, illuminating how nanotechnology is opening
the door to manipulating matter on a scale one billionth of a
meter. Then the use of nanotechnology to improve science and
scientific literacy is discussed, and strategies for incorporating
nanotechnology in K-12 education are presented. Next, an array of
female scientists provide technical descriptions of how their work
is impacting their respective areas. Topics include applications in
the energy, electronics, water, communication and health care
sectors, among others. The book closes with a historical
perspective on the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative and
future prospects for nanotechnology. This book provides the
opportunity to appreciate some of the key advancements made by
women engineers in nanotechnology and to become inspired by the
ingenuity and creativity, collaborative nature, and altruistic
inventiveness of women engineers. Includes contributions from
leading female scientists in nanotechnology Highlights topics in
nanotechnology ranging from health care, to sensors, to alternative
energy, to clean water, to nanoelectronics Presents an opportunity
to learn about the breadth, depth and impact of the field of
nanotechnology and women's important contributions to it
This book celebrates a few examples of the many women who have
advanced the field of nanotechnology. The book opens with an
overview of the field, illuminating how nanotechnology is opening
the door to manipulating matter on a scale one billionth of a
meter. Then the use of nanotechnology to improve science and
scientific literacy is discussed, and strategies for incorporating
nanotechnology in K-12 education are presented. Next, an array of
female scientists provide technical descriptions of how their work
is impacting their respective areas. Topics include applications in
the energy, electronics, water, communication and health care
sectors, among others. The book closes with a historical
perspective on the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative and
future prospects for nanotechnology. This book provides the
opportunity to appreciate some of the key advancements made by
women engineers in nanotechnology and to become inspired by the
ingenuity and creativity, collaborative nature, and altruistic
inventiveness of women engineers. Includes contributions from
leading female scientists in nanotechnology Highlights topics in
nanotechnology ranging from health care, to sensors, to alternative
energy, to clean water, to nanoelectronics Presents an opportunity
to learn about the breadth, depth and impact of the field of
nanotechnology and women's important contributions to it
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