Purdue’s Birck Nanotechnology Center has an exciting volunteer opportunity for students in the technical, education, and management fields. Participants will have the opportunity to:

·         Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds.

·         Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces.

·         Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education.

Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2018 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education.

Local vendors will be providing food for volunteer training and all three days of the event.

Volunteers can attend any or all of the following shifts:

Wednesday:      4/11/17, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday:            4/12/17, 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM

                            4/12/17, 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday:                  4/13/17, 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM

               4/13/17, 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium. The schedule is:

Tuesday:              4/3/18, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Pizza Party)

                                         5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Training Sessions)

Interested volunteers can sign up here. (tinyurl.com/ycnov92z)

Questions can be directed to Joon Park(park218@purdue.edu) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth@purdue.edu).