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In the Fall of 2005, the Columbia MRSEC and the New York Hall of Science received a 3-year grant from the National Science Foundation to launch the Research and Rolling Exhibits (RARE). In collaboration with staff from the New York Hall of Science, MRSEC faculty members, graduate students/post docs, and RET participants will develop five "Discovery Carts" that will be visually attractive, intellectually stimulating and demonstrate current research in materials science and nanotechnology. The Discovery Carts will be portable and accessible on a daily basis for visitors to use on the museum floor. A goal of the Discovery Carts is to provide students, teachers and parents with additional opportunities to explore current research in materials science and nanotechnology. The first cart developed was a sand tank which deals with the remediation of water pollution and was launched on Thanksgiving Day 2006. The second cart developed deals with different "sticky stuff" which demonstrates the forces behind adhesion. This cart is targeted to launch in early Fall 2007. The third cart is in development and will deal with different types of sports equipment and materials science keeps athletes safe. The topics of the two remaining carts will be determined in the following months.
For more information about this program contact Justine Herrera. For more information about the New York Hall of Science, visit http://www.nyhallsci.org/ |
