What we do...

The NSTC Outreach Program staff travel to conferences and Research Labs, Industrial houses to give presentations, conduct issue workshops, and train activists. We strive to include students and faculty from various academic and activist sectors: Policy makers, pressure groups and other interested groups.

NSTC Outreach Department does this by:

• Mentoring and advising on career choices and research opportunities;
• Providing on-NSTC (Nano Science and Technology Consortium ) experiences, such as Summer internship and project work , for students and educators;
• Coordinating student internships with the with Industries;
• Making presentations at schools on Nanotechnology issues;
• Providing teachers with the support they need in order to be able to increase the amount and quality of Nanotechnology instruction;
• Providing counselors with information that will assist them in advising and scheduling students to improve their success in Nanotechnology studies;
• Assisting institutions and other bodies in developing and providing extracurricular opportunities in Nanotechnology;
• Coordinating with other groups such as universities, R& D labs, colleges, and local agencies to improve Nanotechnology awareness; and
• Providing Nanotechnology Professionals with training and materials to conduct Nanotechnology education and public outreach.

The development of partnerships with educational staff, community members, and Nanotechnology professionals to address ethical issues will build bridges between the Issues and Nanotechnology opportunities.

Why you should be involved...
As a NSTC Outreach Program member you can:

• Bring your staff to NSTC camps for FREE workshops and/or activist trainings.
• Stay informed through electronic NSTC Activist Updates, action alerts, publications, and our website.
• Get FREE NSTC Activist Handbooks for both students and faculty.
• Receive a FREE online newsletter of our magazine, Nano Update.
• Have first priority for our advocacy events and trainings.

Join our NSTC Outreach Program today - it's FREE to join! Sign up by clicking on the previous link or visit: http://www.nstc.in/outreach.  Once you fill out the form you'll be an official NSTC Outreach Program member and will begin receiving your monthly e-mail update and magazine in the mail! As a member of our NSTC Outreach Program, we will only use your contact information for the purpose of sending your e-newsletters, our magazine, and to notify you when we'll be traveling to your area!