For Immediate Release
March 24, 2009

Celebrate Nanotechnology With NanoDays

Participate in hands-on exploration of the amazing concepts of nanoscale science and engineering.

The Cañada College Department of Science & Technology, Gene Connection, and Chemistry: A Pipeline to 21st Century Careers, are teaming up for NanoDays, an exploration of nanoscale science and engineering. Students will have the opportunity to explore DNA nanotechnology, ferrofluid, and liquid crystals. Learn why nanotechnology is the gateway to the future and an exciting source for future jobs.

NanoDays will be held Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the main quad near the Pony Expresso coffee kiosk. On Thursday, April 2 NanoDays will move to the San Mateo Public Library, 55 West Third Ave., San Mateo from 2 to 5 p.m. Dr. Nicola Ferralis will be the guest speaker at Thursday's event. Ferralis, who works for the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems at U.C. Berkeley, will speak at 4 p.m.

For more information, call (650) 306-3304, e-mail canada.NSFGrant@smccd.edu or visit the Chemistry: A Pipeline to 21st Century Careers website.

 

For more information, contact Robert Hood, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, at hoodr@smccd.edu or 306-3340