Center News http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?blogid=32 2009-11-22T22:56:29Z en-US CHEM 570: Nanotechnology for Teachers 2010 http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1672&blogid=32 CBEN is now accepting applications for a spring course on nanotechnology for chemistry, physics and IPC teachers. This course helps teachers enrich their classrooms with cutting edge developments in the field of nanotechnology, learn new approaches to teaching science, and provides teachers with the opportunity to refresh their understanding of core science concepts.

]]> BUILTIN BUILTIN 2009-10-09T14:54:00Z CBEN is now accepting applications for a spring course on nanotechnology for chemistry, physics and IPC teachers. This course helps teachers enrich their classrooms with cutting edge developments in the field of nanotechnology, learn new pedagogical approaches to teaching science, and provides teachers with the opportunity to refresh their understanding of core science concepts.

Program dates are January 14 - April 22, 2010. The class meets Thursdays from 6pm - 8:30pm. Teachers who complete the course receive 45 CPE credits and a $300 stipend*

Early Application deadline is November 15th, 2009. Priority will be given to teachers who apply by then.

For more information and to download an application, visit http://cben.rice.edu/CHEM570.aspx

*must be US citizen or Permanent Resident to receive the stipend

]]> Tiny troubles http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1658&blogid=32 Vicki Colvin, the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor, professor in chemical and biomedical engineering and director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is mentioned in an article on the spread of nanotechnology into everyday products and efforts to minimize their safety risks.  Environmental Magazine

]]> carod 2009-06-30T14:54:00Z Vicki Colvin, the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor, professor in chemical and biomedical engineering and director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is mentioned in an article on the spread of nanotechnology into everyday products and efforts to minimize their safety risks.
Environmental Magazine

]]> Project GRAD summer institutes at Rice prepare college hopefuls http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1652&blogid=32 To provide resources that help Houston Independent School District's underserved students enter and excel in college, Rice University facilitated institutes this summer geared toward at-risk high school students from underserved communities in Houston.  Rice News & Media Relations

]]> carod 2009-06-26T14:54:00Z To provide resources that help Houston Independent School District's underserved students enter and excel in college, Rice University facilitated institutes this summer geared toward at-risk high school students from underserved communities in Houston. In partnership with Project GRAD, a national nonprofit education reform model, Rice faculty and staff offered a three-week Advanced Mathematics Institute, a three-week Nanochemistry Institute, a three-week Summer Business Institute and a one-week College and Career Knowledge Institute.

]]> Online guide for safe handling of nanomaterials http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1648&blogid=32 Kristen Kulinowski, faculty fellow in chemistry, is quoted in an article on the Rice-based International Council on Nanotechnology's GoodNanoGuide, an online, community-driven wiki for information about the safe handling of nanomaterials. AZONano.com

]]> carod 2009-06-19T14:54:00Z Kristen Kulinowski, faculty fellow in chemistry, is quoted in an article on the Rice-based International Council on Nanotechnology's GoodNanoGuide, an online, community-driven wiki for information about the safe handling of nanomaterials.
AZONano.com (This article also appeared on Nanowerk.com.)
http://www.azom.com/news.asp?newsID=17379

]]> First 'nanorust' field test slated in Mexico http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1618&blogid=32 Rice researchers today announced that the first field tests of "nanorust," the university's revolutionary, low-cost technology for removing arsenic from drinking water, will begin later this year in Guanajuato, Mexico.  Rice News & Media Relations

]]> carod 2009-05-27T14:54:00Z Rice researchers today announced that the first field tests of "nanorust," the university's revolutionary, low-cost technology for removing arsenic from drinking water, will begin later this year in Guanajuato, Mexico.

]]> Barron part of trans-Atlantic group seeking molecular key to stop HIV http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1616&blogid=32 Rice University's Andrew Barron and his group, working with labs in Italy, Germany and Greece, have identified specific molecules that could block the means by which the deadly virus spreads by taking away its ability to bind with other proteins. Rice News & Media Relations

]]> carod 2009-05-22T14:54:00Z Keynoters to focus on sustainability, nanotechnology http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1612&blogid=32 Dr. Kristen Kulinowski, faculty fellow in chemistry, executive director for external affairs for CBEN and director of ICON will deliver a keynote speech at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo. Occupational Health & Safety

 

]]> carod 2009-05-20T14:54:00Z Dr. Kristen Kulinowski, faculty fellow in chemistry, executive director for external affairs for CBEN and director of ICON will deliver a keynote speech at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo.  Occupational Health & Safety

]]> International Team Tracks Clues To HIV http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1610&blogid=32 Andrew Barron, the Charles W. Duncan Jr.-Welch Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and CBEN Associate is quoted in an article on his research to identify specific molecules that could block the means by which HIV spreads. RedOrbit.com

 

]]> carod 2009-05-20T14:54:00Z Andrew Barron, the Charles W. Duncan Jr.-Welch Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and CBEN associate is quoted in an article on his research to identify specific molecules that could block the means by which HIV spreads.

]]> Nanotechnology for clean water: Facts and figures http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1606&blogid=32 Rice research on using nanorust to remove arsenic from drinking water is mentioned in an article on world research to clean water using nanotechnology.  SciDev.net

]]> carod 2009-05-07T14:54:00Z  Rice research on using nanorust to remove arsenic from drinking water is mentioned in an article on world research to clean water using nanotechnology.
SciDev.net

]]> Wide angle: One giant nano family http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1574&blogid=32 Kristen Kulinowski, director of the International Council on Nanotechnology and executive director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is quoted in an article on her efforts to create an online database for nanotechnology safety.  Discovery.com

]]> carod 2009-04-20T14:54:00Z Kristen Kulinowski, director of the International Council on Nanotechnology and executive director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is quoted in an article on her efforts to create an online database for nanotechnology safety.
Discovery.com

]]> Nanotech for Teachers shared via video with Colorado classroom http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1572&blogid=32 High school science teachers in Greater Houston and Colorado are taking part in a bold experiment by Rice University and the University of Colorado at Boulder's ATLAS Institute to share a class taught both here and there. It's a perfect example of the way Rice is reaching beyond the hedges to help the community, a prime goal of the Vision for the Second Century. Rice University News & Media Relations

]]> carod 2009-04-20T14:54:00Z  High school science teachers in Greater Houston and Colorado are taking part in a bold experiment by Rice University and the University of Colorado at Boulder's ATLAS Institute to share a class taught both here and there. It's a perfect example of the way Rice is reaching beyond the hedges to help the community, a prime goal of the Vision for the Second Century.

]]> Getting to know nano http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1562&blogid=32 Rice's Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology is mentioned in an editorial on the possibility of nanotechnology safety regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Houston Chronicle

 

]]> carod 2009-03-04T14:54:00Z Getting to know nano
Rice's Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology is mentioned in an editorial on the possibility of nanotechnology safety regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/6292390.html

 

]]> Warnings issued on nanotechnology http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1560&blogid=32 Vicki Colvin, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Director of CBEN is quoted on the possibility of nanotechnology regualtions from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  Houston Chronicle 

]]> carod 2009-02-26T14:54:00Z  The following article and op-ed discuss the possibility of nanotechnology regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Vicki Colvin, the Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor of Chemistry, professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is quoted and the late Richard Smalley is mentioned in the article. Rice's CBEN and the International Council on Nanotechnology are mentioned in the op-ed.

]]> Webcast of Chem 570 http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1552&blogid=32 The weekly classes of Chem 570: Nanotechnology for Teachers are now available via webcast. Anyone can watch it live at 6:15pm CST by going to http://webcast.rice.edu/   Chem 570 provides middle and high school science teachers the opportunity to enrich their classrooms with cutting edge developments in the field of nanotechnology.

]]> Matt 2009-02-09T14:54:00Z http://webcast.rice.edu/   Chem 570 provides middle and high school science teachers the opportunity to enrich their classrooms with cutting edge developments in the field of nanotechnology.
]]> Brink Package: Nano Water http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1546&blogid=32 Vicki Colvin, prof. of chemistry and in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of CBEN, is interviewed for her work with nano rust. Discovery Communications, LLC.

 

]]> carod 2009-02-03T14:54:00Z Vicki Colvin, prof. of chemistry and in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of CBEN, is interviewed for her work with nano rust. Discovery Communications, LLC.

]]> Dash for 'dots' raises questions http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1542&blogid=32 Quantum dots have the potential to bring many good things into the world: efficient solar power, targeted gene & drug delivery, solid-state lighting and advances in biomedical imaging, for example. But they may pose hazards as well. A team of Rice researchers has been working to discover the health risks of quantum dots. Rice University News & Media Relations

]]> carod 2009-02-02T14:54:00Z  Quantum dots have the potential to bring many good things into the world: efficient solar power, targeted gene and drug delivery, solid-state lighting and advances in biomedical imaging, for example. But they may pose hazards as well. A team of Rice researchers has been working to discover the health risks of quantum dots.

]]> Much ado about small materials http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1538&blogid=32 Research on the use of nanorust to clean arsenic from drinking water by Rice's CBEN is cited in a cover story discussing the emergence of the nanotech industry. Journal of Environmental Management Arizona

]]> carod 2009-01-14T14:54:00Z Research on the use of nanorust to clean arsenic from drinking water by Rice's Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology is cited in a cover story discussing the emergence of the nanotech industry. The cover art and pictures in the article were provided by Rice.
Journal of Environmental Management Arizona

]]> NGWA Reports on Nano http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1536&blogid=32 Vicki Colvin, prof. of chemistry and in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of CBEN, is quoted in an article reporting on the National Ground Water Association's Water Expo and annual meeting.
PollutionEngineering.com

]]> carod 2009-01-14T14:54:00Z Vicki Colvin, professor of chemistry and in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is quoted in an article reporting on the National Ground Water Association's Water Expo and annual meeting.
PollutionEngineering.com

]]> Rice ranks third in nanotoxicology publications http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1534&blogid=32 A new study by researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara finds that Rice University ranks third globally in publications in the growing field of nanotoxicology. Rice University News & Media Relations

]]> carod 2009-01-14T14:54:00Z  A new study by researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara finds that Rice University ranks third globally in publications in the growing field of nanotoxicology.

]]> Expand Magnets http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1526&blogid=32 Dr. Carolyn Nichol, Associate Director for Education responds to a Houston Chronicle article on Houston Independent School District magnet programs. Houston Chronicle

]]> carod 2008-12-19T14:54:00Z  

Dr. Carolyn Nichol, Associate Director for Education responds to a Houston Chronicle article on Houston Independent School District magnet programs. Houston Chronicle

 

]]> Sunscreen particles prove to be big issue http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1498&blogid=32 Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and the executive director of CBEN, is cited in an article on the presence of nanoparticles in sunscreens.
Press of Atlantic City (N.J.)

]]> carod 2008-11-14T14:54:00Z Statements by Kristen Kulinowski, director of the International Council on Nanotechnology and executive director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, are cited in an article on the presence of nanoparticles in sunscreens.
Press of Atlantic City (N.J.)

]]> Nano Coalition Announces New Tool For Analyzing Risk Research http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1494&blogid=32 Researchers can now do their own analysis of research on the risks of nanomaterials with a new tool unveiled by ICON. The database analysis may be accessed at http://icon.rice.edu.

]]> carod 2008-11-14T14:54:00Z  Researchers can now do their own analysis of research on the risks of nanomaterials with a new tool unveiled today at the website of the International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON). The database analysis tool can be found at http://icon.rice.edu/report.cfm.

]]> The larger world of nano http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1486&blogid=32 CBEN researchers Cyrus Mody, assistant professor of history and Christopher Kelty, assistant professor of anthropology review how research in social sciences and humanities help scientists and policymakers understand the nanotechnology enterprise. Physics Today

]]> carod 2008-10-15T14:54:00Z  CBEN researchers Cyrus Mody, assistant professor of history and Christopher Kelty, assistant professor of anthropology review how research in social sciences and humanities help scientists and policymakers understand the nanotechnology enterprise. (Physics Today)

]]> Health hero: Vicki Colvin http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1476&blogid=32 Vicki Colvin, professor of chemistry and in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is featured for her research on purifying drinking water.
Prevention Magazine

]]> carod 2008-09-25T14:54:00Z Vicki Colvin, professor of chemistry and in chemical and biomolecular engineering and director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is featured for her research on purifying drinking water.
Prevention Magazine

]]> Evaluating Nanomaterials http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1472&blogid=32 Vicki L. Colvin, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering and the director of CBEN at Rice University comments on how toxicologists around the world have joined forces to develop protocols for testing EHS impacts of nanomaterials.

]]> carod 2008-09-22T14:54:00Z  Vicki L. Colvin, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering and the director of CBEN at Rice University comments on how toxicologists around the world have joined forces to develop protocols for testing EHS impacts of nanomaterials.

]]> NSF-funded Rice study will trace path of nanomaterials http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1466&blogid=32 Working to ensure the safe use of nanomaterials is the basis of a new Rice study funded by the National Science Foundation.  Courtesy of Rice University News & Media Relations.

]]> carod 2008-09-05T14:54:00Z NSF-funded Rice study will trace path of nanomaterials.

  

Working to ensure the safe use of nanomaterials is the basis of a new Rice study funded by the National Science Foundation.

]]> Nano needs a wiki http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1346&blogid=32 Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and executive director of CBEN, wrote this op-ed on the need for an online space, centered on nanotechnology, where anyone who accesses it may contribute or modify content.
Discovery.com

]]> carod 2008-08-18T14:54:00Z Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and executive director of the CBEN, wrote this op-ed on the need for an online space, centered on nanotechnology, where anyone who accesses it may contribute or modify content.
Discovery.com
http://dsc.discovery.com/technology/my-take/nano-needs-wiki.html

]]> Questioning nanosilver's germ-killing abilities http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1030&blogid=32

Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and executive director for CBEN is quoted in an article on questions about the effectiveness of nanosilver.  By Margaret Woodbury Copyright 2008 Los Angeles Times

]]> carod 2008-08-07T14:54:00Z Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and executive director for CBEN is quoted in an article on questions about the effectiveness of nanosilver.  By Margaret Woodbury Copyright 2008 Los Angeles Times

]]> Bold cancer therapy begins crucial trials http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=1012&blogid=32 The buzz surrounding gold nanoshells, a radical new approach to treating cancer, began shortly after their creation in Houston a decade ago.  By Eric Berger Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

]]> carod 2008-07-31T14:54:00Z  In human test, world may soon know if the hype about nanoshells was deserved.  By Eric Berger Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

]]> Keeping nanotech safe http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=434&blogid=32 Kristen Kulinowski, director of the International Council on Nanotechnology and executive director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, wrote an article on keeping nanotechnology safe.

]]> carod 2008-07-16T14:54:00Z Kristen Kulinowski, director of the International Council on Nanotechnology and executive director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, wrote an article on keeping nanotechnology safe.

]]> ICON releases global research needs assessment for nanotechnology http://cben.rice.edu/ShowInterior.aspx?id=426&blogid=32 A report on the findings of two international workshops aimed at defining a set of research needs for assessing potential nanotechnology risks was released this week by the International Council on Nanotechnology.

]]> Christopher 2008-07-08T14:54:00Z A report on the findings of two international workshops aimed at defining a set of research needs for assessing potential nanotechnology risks was released this week by the International Council on Nanotechnology.

]]> Scientists get first look at nanotubes inside living animals http://cben.rice.edu/showinterior.aspx?id=84&blogid=32 Rice University scientists have captured the first optical images of carbon nanotubes inside a living organism. Using fruit flies, the researchers confirmed that near-infrared fluorescent imaging was capable of detecting DNA-sized nanotubes inside living fruit flies.

]]> Christopher 2008-02-22T14:54:00Z Rice University scientists have captured the first optical images of carbon nanotubes inside a living organism. Using fruit flies, the researchers confirmed that near-infrared fluorescent imaging was capable of detecting DNA-sized nanotubes inside living fruit flies.

]]> Could nano-food be the next Wheaties? Scientists say it's close http://cben.rice.edu/showinterior.aspx?id=82&blogid=32 Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, is quoted on his team's imaging of nanotubes inside fruit flies.

]]> Christopher 2008-02-22T14:54:00Z Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, is quoted on his team's imaging of nanotubes inside fruit flies.

]]> Scientists pave way for detection and analysis of carbon nanotubes inside organisms http://cben.rice.edu/showinterior.aspx?id=80&blogid=32 Research by Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, on detecting nanotubes within organisms is featured.

]]> Christopher 2008-02-22T14:54:00Z Research by Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, on detecting nanotubes within organisms is featured.

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