Recent Accomplishments

Noteworthy Recognition

• Finalist, 2014 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards
• Named an educational resource by the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office 
• Awarded a community grant by Edison International
• Represented Nanotechnology Education at the 12th Annual NanoBCA Roundtable

• Federal recognition as a resource for teachers
• Listed on Nano.gov as an educational resource

• Omni Nano was chosen as one of fifteen finalists, the only non-profit ever nominated
• Recognized as a leading innovator in Los Angeles

• Discussed curriculum design to meet industry needs

• Recognized the importance of the Discover program
• Sponsored 15 workshops in Spring 2015

Innovation Awards

National Nanotechnology Coordination Office

Community Grant   

NanoBCA Roundtable

Noteworthy

Discover Nanotechnology 

• Offered 55+ workshops
• Inspired 1,500+ students
• Free hands-on workshops given to public and private schools, after-school programs and youth conferences

Selective Participants List

• Alhambra High School
• Applied Technology Center
• Archer School for Girls
• Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project
• Milken Community High School
• Palisades Charter High School
• Santa Monica High School
• Schurr High School (Montebello)
• Trinity School in New York City

Partners List

Discover Nanotechnology

Testimonials

"Most intriguing and most beneficial STEM presentation."

"Students see and feel the exponential impact nanotechnology is having in our world."

"Students gained an incredible amount of knowledge as well as enthusiasm for this nanotechnology."

"Interest definitely sparked after this new exposure."

"Students left the workshop more excited about engineering and the doors it can open in their future."

Discover Nanotechnology

Bridges to Nanotechnology

Classes are now in session!

SPRING 2014

After a semester-long pilot program at 32nd Street/USC MAST School, "students' interest in a STEM career skyrocketed from 3% to 30%."

FALL 2014

Nanotechnology became the most popular elective class at New West Charter High School. 

SPRING 2015

An after school program at the Bresee Youth Center builds upon the experience of our past successful courses. 

Bridges to Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Curriculum

• Online, interactive curriculum under development with:
  • Boundless.com
  • Blackboard's CourseSites.com
• Full curriculum takes the guesswork out of creating additional resources and testing materials
• Hands-on format promotes student participation

Available soon to any student with
an internet connection!

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