Female Science Campers Visit NUANCE J-wing
NUANCE was visited Thursday by a group of budding female scientists who are participating in a science camp on campus.
The Northwestern University chapter of the Society of Women Engineers hosts the program, known as “STEP” (Summer Technology and Engineering Program). STEP is a 4-day non-residential camp that aims to encourage middle school-aged girls to explore various fields of science and engineering.
One of the groups that visited the J-wing posed for a photo in front of the TEM
The girls’ overall project for the week was to use their knowledge of science and engineering to overcome challenges in designing a "future city."
The campers took a break from city planning to explore various facilities in the Technological Institute, including NUFAB and NUANCE’s J-wing facilities. BioCryo imaging specialist Charlene Wilke showed off the sample prep area and facilitated discussion.
Charlene Wilke explains how samples are prepared for examination under the microscopes
Tad Reese, a graduate student in materials science and engineering demonstrated the LEO 1525 SEM with a broken bolt from EPIC facility manager Karl Hagglund's bicycle.
The girls watch a demonstration on failure analysis from MSE grad student Tad Reese
