The Molecular Foundry A National Nanoscience Research Facilty

Nano 101: Discover the potential at the nanoscale

Nano 101 is a resource for everyone from middle and high school science educators, to their students, to the interested layperson. Here you can learn about the science of nanotechnology, accessing everything from the basics of “What is Nanoscience?,” to accessible explanations of the latest scientific investigations and breakthroughs.

You can also watch videos of our fascinating Nano High lecture series. Offered by some of the world’s preeminent scientists in their fields, these lectures present advanced ideas and principles associated with nanoscience in engaging and accessible language aimed at the lay audience.

Nano*High on YouTube: Watch top scientists engagingly explain nanoscience concepts to students.

Watch Foundry Director Carolyn Bertozzi's excellent lecture on viruses: "Nature's Nasty Nanomachines" in high-quality video.

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