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Nanotech Design Contest

9/16/2019

 
A colleague recently asked "What can you build out of DNP cubes that you can't build out of spheres?" We've always had a difficult time answering this question succinctly. Rather than answer in words, we're going to actually show you...by running a nanotech design contest!

You: Hey! What do you mean by "nanotech design contest"?
DNP: We want you to design a solution to a real-world problem using nanotech. We'll see who can come up with the best solution to a given problem.
You: How will the contest work?
DNP: It will run like a hackathon, except instead of programming, you'll be designing nanotech devices. We'll start at 9a EST on a Monday, November 11, 2019 and run through 11:59p EST the following Sunday, November 17, 2019. Prior to 9a on Monday, we'll email you a packet of materials including a description of a real-world problem that should be solvable with nanotech. Then you get to (1) design a nanotech solution on paper, (2) describe your solution in three pages or less, and (3) enter your three-page write-up for a chance to win.  
You: Have you done anything like this before?
DNP: Not formally. However, while presenting our work at the University of Michigan, we did have the audience design "some cool nanotech device" using DNP cubes. In only 5 minutes, they were able to come up with a wide variety of protein detectors, drug delivery schemes, and other cool nano devices:
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Fig. Sample nanotech designs created by audience members.
You: Who can enter?
DNP: Any team of 2-5 people. We're recruiting teachers and students, but anyone is welcome to enter.
You: Why should I enter?
DNP: Because it’ll be fun, and you want to solve big problems that will change the world!
You: Great! Where do I sign up?
DNP: There's an entry form below. To enter, gather 2-5 friends and form a team. Designate someone as the primary contact. (The primary contact is responsible for sending/receiving info for the contest.) Enter the primary contact's name, the email address where you'd like us to send contest info, and the names of all additional team members.
You: Anything else I should know?
DNP: To help you prepare, I'll make a few posts on this blog explaining the physics behind different nanotechnologies. This should help you prepare for the contest.

Interested in designing nanotech devices? Sign up today!

Best,
Santos

    Nanotech Design Contest Entry Form

    Enter the name of the person designated as the primary contact.
    Enter the email address you'd like us to send information to about the contest.
    Enter the names of all your team members.
Submit
Ryan Rafferty link
11/5/2019 09:45:11

Waukee APEX research teams, both AM and PM. Ryan Rafferty, Casey Spiess, Jose Cordova, and Mitchell Wood.


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