CNSI creates multidisciplinary education and training opportunities that supplement and enhance traditional degree programs and classroom curricula to prepare a new generation of science leaders who will apply science to emerging global challenges. For nearly a decade, CNSI has collaborated with a dedicated group of UCLA researchers to create academic courses, workshops, professional development and training opportunities that engage the educators of today and students who will become the scientists of tomorrow.
Education News and Events
April 3, 2018 | Sensing the Invisible- the Art and Science of a Cell
Communication is a process involved in so many aspects of daily life. The act of sharing or exchanging of information takes place between humans, animals, and even cells in living organisms. But the arts also play a pivotal role in communicating thoughts, emotions,...
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November 2, 2018 | Graduate students inspire young scientists at Feria de Educación 2018
Annually, the California State University Chancellor’s Office in partnership with Univision hosts thousands of Spanish-speaking students and their families to take part in Feria de Educación or “Education Fair,” a community-oriented education event that provides...
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August 14, 2018 | In Marvel video, UCLA scientists explain principles behind the superpowers of Ant-Man and the Wasp
From their first appearance in Marvel Comics in the 1960s, Ant-Man and the Wasp — comic book characters who were also featured in a major motion picture earlier this year — have wowed readers with their superpowers. But Ant-Man’s ability to change sizes and the Wasp’s...
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The Nanoscience Workshop for Teachers program is driven by the contribution of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars whose participation is made possible with the support of NSF awards: Material Creation Training Program IGERT, Clean Energy for Green Industry IGERT, and CHE-1112569. Gifts to CNSI’s educational programs help support outreach efforts, learning and training opportunities for future scientists and researchers.