**********Other K-20 Programs**********
- Arizona Future Cities Program This is a state-wide program for middle school students. The Arizona Nanotechnology Cluster is pleased to support the 2008 program by providing Speakers, Judges, and Mentors to the Future Cities Program. Additionally, we sponsored the team with the best innovative use of Nanotechnology for Future Cities. The 2008 Future Cities program involves the critical use of Nanotechnology in the design of the Future cities.
- SEMI's High Tech U program and Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), which introduces high school students to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. This program educates high school students on the intricacies of semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques. The AZ Nanocluster supplies experts in the field of semiconductor manufacturing for this program. Our experts are versed in the intricacies of semiconductor production and can provide in-depth information and advocacy to high school students.
- Central Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CARSEF) Science Fair for judging the quality of pre-collegiate science projects which is important for the development of future Arizona scientist). The CARSEF mission is to provide an opportunity for young people to create projects, experience research, and learn about the scientific process, within a fun, competitive atmosphere. The primary goal of the AZ Nanotechnology cluster is to advance science, engineering, and nanotechnology to Arizona K-12 students by using our membership scientists and engineers as role models to implant the spirit of inquiry, discovery, and a sense of wonderment. The populations served by CARSEF include elementary, junior high, and high school students of central Arizona from public, private, charter, parochial, and home schools.
For more information, please contact;
Cluster Chair Matt Kim for more information (602) 214-3524, mk@quanttera.com,
Co-Chair Michael Berman at michaeljberman@gmail.com