Electron microscope training with Prof. Sabila signing
Gallaudet students visiting the Howard NanoExpress
Summer 2011 Poster Session at Johns Hopkins
- In 2011, Gallaudet University joined the Howard, Hopkins Prince Georges Community College PREM.
- Three Gallaudet students were mentored by Prof. Paul Sabila in summer research at Howard in Jason Matthews’ research group.
- In addition to research, the students took part in nanotechnology training together with hearing students.
- They were trained to use advanced instrumentation including electron and atomic force microscopes and lithographic equipment in the Howard Nanofabrication Facility together with their fellow hearing students.
- The entire REU team took part in Friday discussions about scientific ethics using instant messaging and consuming pizza.
- All students participated in visits to the NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology and the Johns Hopkins Materials Science Research Center of Excellence. Sign interpreters enhanced a rich discussion with our hosts.
- At the end of the summer Gallaudet, PGCC, Howard and Hopkins students along with REU students at Hopkins from other universities took part in a joint summer Poster session at the Hopkins Homewood campus.
- The Howard NanoExpress visited the Gallaudet campus, providing an introduction to nanotechnology for many students and faculty.
- This new collaboration is exciting for all the participants and continuing in the new PREM project joining Howard, PGCC, Gallaudet and Cornell.
- We are anxious to share lessons learned.