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Completed RET Projects
The following are examples of projects completed by participants in our Research Experience for Teachers program. We have had projects ranging from experimental nanoscience to fuel cells to polymer science and even biomaterials. Since the center faculty members come from 8 different academic departments, we have projects for teachers with a wide variety of interests.
Nanoscience
From Nanoholes to Nano-Objects: Simulation of Light Behavior in a NFSOM
David E. Ashkenaz, William Howard Taft High School
Professor: Seng-Tiong Ho, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Synthesis of Multi – Component Nanoprisms
Warren Wei, Bloomington High School
Professor: Chad Mirkin, Chemistry
Imaging Nanowires
Lena Delgado, Whitney High School
Professor: Robert Chang, Materials Science & Engineering
Translating Synthesis and Characterization of “SPION's” (Superaramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticle) Into Middle School Science Terms
Ramya Sivaraj, Daniel Boone Chicago Public School
Professor: Vinayak Dravid, Materials Science & Engineering
Nanofabrication of a Tuning Fork Mounted Hall Probe
Nathan Unterman, Glenbrook North High School
Professor: Venkat Chandrasekhar, Physics
Biologically Relevant Materials
The Creation of a Biomaterials Course and Integration into Chemistry Curriculum
Wendy L. Burns, Lewis University
Professor: Monica Olvera de la Cruz, Materials Science & Engineering
Chemistry
Investigation of Adsorption of Organic Acids in Zeolites
Bill Farmer, Evanston Township High School
Professor: Randall Snurr, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Growth and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Thin Films
Adam Kueltzo, Thornton Fractional North High School
Professor: John Ketterson, Physics
Synthesis and Characterization of Ternary Uranium Compounds
Lisa Backus, Deerfield High School
Professor: James Ibers, Chemistry
Raman Spectroscopy and Substance Identification Using Inspector Raman
Joseph LaMendola, Steinmetz Academic Centre
Professor: Richard Van Duyne, Chemistry
Physics
Optical Sorting Using a Moving Interference Pattern
Harry Kyriazes, Niles north High School
Professor: John Ketterson, Physics
Interfacial Tension, Contact Angle and Wetting
Marcel Grdinic, Glenbrook North High School
Professor: Lincoln Lauhon, Materials Science & Engineering
Spectroscopic Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect in Epitaxial Films
Adam Kueltzo, Thornton Fractional District 215
Professor: John Ketterson, Physics
Aluminum-Aluminum Oxide-Aluminum Josephson Junctions
Melissa Zagorski, Lake View High School
Professor: Venkat Chandrasekhar, Physics
Polymers
Thermal Degradation of PMMA/PnBA/PMMA Triblock Copolymer Gel with MWNT
Sherri C. Rukes, Libertyville High School
Professor: Kenneth Shull, Materials Science & Engineering
Energy
Synthesis of Ruthenium and Nickel Containing Anode Materials for Use in Solid State Fuel Cells
Sara Pluth, Barrington High School
Professor: Scott Barnett, Materials Science & Engineering
Fuel Cell Electrode Studies
Waclaw Kondratko, Steinmetz Academic Centre
Professor: Scott Barnett, Materials Science & Engineering
Growth of Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide Nanorods for Use in Solar Cells
Julie Widinski, Lincoln Way High School
Professor: Robert Chang, Materials Science & Engineering
Growing Nanorods for Solar Cell Fabrication
Sussan N. Oladipo, Wells High School
Professor: Robert Chang, Materials Science & Engineering
Computational Modeling
Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Methane Gas In-Between Small Asperity Gaps
Harry Kyriazes, Niles North High School
Professor: Randall Snurr, Chemical & Biological Engineering
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