Nanoscale Informal Science Education in the U.S.—NISE Net

The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) established with a National Science Foundation award in 2005 created a network of hundreds of informal educators and university research scientists with increased capacity to engage the public in learning about nanotechnology, a wide range of materials to use for that purpose, and new knowledge about engaging the public in learning about emerging technologies. This chapter explores how the challenges were met and thoughts for the future.