Heather A. Bullen, Northern Kentucky University, DMR 0526686

• Development and characterization of potential coatings that prevent biofilm formation

- promising materials to minimize Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation

• Development and characterization of capture platforms for sensor development

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Acquisition of a Scanning Probe Microscope for Undergraduate Materials Research and Education

• SPM characterization of protective coatings to prevent bacterial adhesion

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• Characterization of patterned capture platform

• Implementation of a novel integrated lecture/laboratory course providing an introduction to the chemistry of nanomaterials at NKU1

• Development of an online learning module to teach undergraduates and other novices about the capability of SPM 2

•Educating P-12 students on nanotechnology “What is Nano?”

1. K. A. Walters, H. A. Bullen. “Development of a Nanomaterials one Week Intersession Course.” J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 10, 1406. 2. Robert A. Wilson* and H. A. Bullen. “E-Learning Module: Introduction to Scanning Probe Microscopy” Journal of the Analytical Sciences Digital Library, 2007, Article ID 100043. (http://asdlib.org/onlineArticles/ecourseware/Bullen/SPMModule.htm)

Utilization of SPM for Nanomaterials Education and P-12 Outreach

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•“Seeing” Quantum Dots• Playing with Ni Nanowires• Imaging Nanofilms

Heather A. Bullen, Northern Kentucky University, DMR 0526686

Acquisition of a Scanning Probe Microscope for Undergraduate Materials Research and Education