Nanoed Highlight, Toulouse France

Global Perspectives in Nano Education

Content courtesy of Nathalie Panissal and Christophe Vieu

University of Toulouse, France: COMBINING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND ETHICAL ISSUES High school students design and take part in a debate on a “Socially Acute Question” that relates controversial nanotechnology topics to ethical issues.

Nanotechnology training – High school

3 Main concepts Direct contact with researchers

Expose « hot » science not « old » science -Multidisciplinary - Associate ethical questions

-Combine lectures, practical lab-works and a debate -Associate a pool of educators (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, and Philosophy)

- Raise awareness on Nanotechnologies - Attract young students towards scientific carriers