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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
Silver Nanoparticle synthesis for use in Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
Patrick Strybel, CICS Northtown Academy
Professor: Richard Van Duyne, Chemistry
Synthesis and Langmuir-Blodgett Assembly of Cu2O
Lacie Bray, Farragut Career Academy, Chica
Professor: Jiaxing Huang, Materials Science & Engineering
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
Preparation of Noble Metal Microparticles by Molding
JulieAnn Villa, Lane Tech College Prep High School
Professor: Bartosz Grzybowski, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemistry
Chemistry
Raman Spectroscopy and Substance Identification Using Inspector Raman
Joseph LaMendola, Steinmetz Academic Centre
Professor: Richard Van Duyne, Chemistry
Physics
Interfacial Tension, Contact Angle and Wetting
Marcel Grdinic, Glenbrook North High School
Professor: Lincoln Lauhon, Materials Science & Engineering
Transparent, Amorphous, p-type Semi-Conducting Zn-Co-O Thin Film Deposited via DC Reactive Sputtering
Robert Lang, Glenbard School District 87
Professor: Scott Barnett, Materials Science & Engineering
Polymers and Gels
Testing the Mechanical Properties of Bis-Leucine-Oxalyl Amide Gels
Jennifer Jackson, Lincoln Middle School / Manatee (Florida)
Professor: Kenneth Shull, Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Behavior of Triblock Copolymer Gels
Rebecca Rottsolk, William Fremd High School Dist
Professor: Kenneth Shull, Materials Science & Engineering
Thermal Degradation of PMMA/PnBA/PMMA Triblock Copolymer Gel with MWNT
Sherri C. Rukes, Libertyville High School
Professor: Kenneth Shull, Materials Science & Engineering
Energy
Effect of Dispersants on Formation of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ Nano-Particles in Ce0.9Gd0.1O3 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathodes
Christopher Bruce, James B. Conant High School
Professor:
Scott Barnett, Materials Science & Engineering
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
Biologically Relevant Materials
Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering
Francisco Saravia,
Stranahan High School
Professor: Guillermo Ameer, Biomedical Engineering
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
Art Conservation
Unraveling the Mystery of the Lost Luminosity of La Grande Jatte – 1884: A Study of the reduction of chromium in Zinc Yellow
Sherri Rukes, Libertyville High School Distr
Professor: Katherine Faber, Materials Science & Engineering
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