Nanotechnology – a topic in schools

Nanotechnology is an interesting topic also for young people. That became obvious in a high school diploma research paper (Maturandenarbeit) on nanotechnology produced by Natascha Kappeler. Natascha began her studies on nanotechnology in August 2003. She interviewed scientists and students, participated in several conferences, read and planned. With the results, in October 2004, she opened a public exhibition under the title “Nanotechnology – the door to the 21^st century”. The exhibition took place in the auditorium of the Academic High School Obwalden and attracted about a hundred people. The NCCR Nanoscale Science supported her in the preparation process and provided microscopes for the exhibition. Natascha Kappeler was interviewed for this issue of nanonews and will start her studies in Nanoscale Science with the coming winter semester.