Have you ever wondered where the term "MEMS" came from?
Read J.E. Wood's account:
Click Here: pdf A brief history of the term Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
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2012 Industry Board Executive Summary
We had a very productive IAB meeting in March 2012. This was a great group of industry representatives who provide us with excellent input. Here we provide you with an executive summary of what transpired.
2012 Industry Advisory Board Executive Summary by James Hyder
Crystallography Applied to MEMS - Oklahoma Career Tech Conference
Crystallography Workshop - Oklahoma 2012 Career Tech - Summer Conference - STEM Division Friday, August 3
Presentor: Matthias W. Pleil, SCME PI
This workshop will provide you, the STEM educator, with a hands-on approach to teaching crystallorgraphy and you will be equipped to teach how it applies to the making of your students' hign tech electronic gadgets and a future career in the Microsystems industry! Each participant will interact with three classroom activities and be provided with a set of materials and resources including instrutor and student guides, animations and hands-on classroom materials. You and your student will never look at a crystal in the same way!
Participants are encouraged to create an account on the SCME website and log in to get access to all our instructor educational materials.
Workshop Presentations:
SCME - Who we are and What we do!
Learning Module:
Crystallography Overview Participant Guide
Videos/Animations
SCME now on YouTube
Newsflash: SCME now has a YouTube Channel - check out our animations and short lectures - we will be adding to this selection - use them to learn more about Microsystems applications and fabrication! http://www.youtube.com/user/SCME2012
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MEMS Hands-on Kits Now Available
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The Southwest Center for Microsystems now has 11 kits available for purchase!
Check out the Kit Descriptions and link to our Storefront to order yours today!
Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions and wish to learn more!
Nanoscience and Nanotech Workshop
Workshop - Hands-on Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy for STEM Teachers
Presentation Materials:
PDF and PowerPoint
- Introductions
- What is the difference between Nanoscience and Nanotech and why should you care?
- Surface Treatments – Hydrophobic systems and what they are used for
- Surface to Volume Ratio Activity – Reaction rate, materials and money
- Rainbow Wafers – measuring very thin films with your eye
- Discussion on applying these activities in your STEM classroom
- What kinds of jobs use Nanotechnology? Show your students a great technical career choice.
For more information, contact Dr. Matt Pleil at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..