TIME for NANO

About the project

The TIME for NANO project ran from 31 January 2009 to 30 July 2011.

TIME for NANO was a 30-month project run by partners in 9 EU countries and financed by the European Commission. The aim was to engage science centre visitors, with a special attention to young people, on benefits and risks related to nanoscale research, engineering and technology and to collect opinions and feedback from the participants.

Scope

The products used an inquiry-based learning approach, specifically developed in science centres/museums, where people understand by doing.

The project developed targeted informal education products:

• an interactive nano-kit for student groups, containing small exhibits, experiments with nano-objects and materials and role/team game cards
• the organisation of a video web contest each year for youngsters with an artistic approach that favours personal expression
• nano-days, featuring debates and events for the public in the partner science centres to interest and involve young people in nanotechnology themes.