NanoCamp!

Immerse yourself in the tiny world of nanotechnology — the manipulation of materials on the atomic and molecular level. This groundbreaking technology has applications in chemistry, biology, physics, materials science and engineering. This course is offered in partnership with University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM-C).

In this course, you’ll investigate the power of nanotechnology by exploring new materials and building models to examine the way matter behaves when it’s 1/1,000th the size of a human hair! Talk with actual nanoscientists and nanoengineers, and take a tour of the UW's Molecular Engineering Materials Center. Practice lab techniques with hands-on demos to understand and characterize unique nanomaterials, then present your findings and your experience with the scientific method to the rest of the class.

What You’ll Learn

• Experimental and theoretical techniques for studying nanomaterials
• Models to predict and describe physics and chemistry concepts at the nanoscale
• How to apply critical thinking and reflection skills at each stage of the scientific method
• Career paths in nanoscience and nanoengineering

Who Should Register 

This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders.

More Information

This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. 

There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Details

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Instructor Michela Miller O'Leary	Register

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Instructor Michela Miller O'Leary	Register