Social Issues
The Social Issues module consists of two streams; the Magazine stream aimed at a middle school level, and the Utility Fog stream, appropriate for all ages. The module investigates the social issues and implications that arise from Nanotechnology, with the Magazine stream concerned with the implications nanotechnology may have upon society in the future, and the Utility fog stream dealing with the social and ethical implications of nanotechnology.
Magazine
This stream is an assignment which aims to get students to demonstrate their understanding of Nanoscience and the impact of Nanotechnology upon society by publishing a magazine aimed at 16 year olds.
Utility Fog
The Utility Fog stream provides inspiration and a methodology for secondary school teachers to introduce a social component to the study of nanotechnology. The module is designed as a facilitated workshop and can be introduced to a range of science and humanities subjects.