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Hitachi Inspires in Alhambra

11/05/2019

It was such a pleasure to return to Alhambra High School today to speak to about 100 students about the exciting possibilities of nanotechnology. We spoke to three classrooms of competitive, smart kids studying Computer Science and Anatomy/Physiology. The Computer Science students were especially fascinated to learn about nanoelectronics and quantum computing. Check out some great […]

Hitachi Supports Nano Workshops at University High School

10/31/2019

As one of the only high schools offering courses in nanotechnology, University High School is a diamond in the rough – and always a pleasure to visit. Currently, nanotechnology classes can only be offered every other year. Today, we inspired about 100 students across three classrooms through our Discover Nanotechnology workshops. Moving forward, we are […]

The Science Academy STEM Magnet Discovers Nanotechnology

10/28/2019

When we first scheduled our Discover Nanotechnology workshops at The Science Academy STEM Magnet, we only planned to visit one classroom – but by the time the big day arrived, 8 classrooms were eager to participate! To accommodate the ~300 students, we presented today’s workshop in the auditorium of the North Hollywood high school for […]

New Student Giveaways Have Arrived!

10/18/2019

It’s no secret that schoolchildren love giveaways and prizes. (Don’t we all?) Our super-hydrophobic cloths are no exception – in fact, they’re usually the most popular part of our Discover Nanotechnology workshops! (We commonly hear feedback like, “My favorite part about the workshop was the super-hydrophobic surfaces!”) Best of all, when students can experience nanotechnology in […]

Partnership with Hitachi Enters Third Year

09/07/2019

The partnership between the Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC) and Omni Nano that’s inspiring local students in STEM is now entering its third year. As a company on the bleeding edge of new technologies, Hitachi understands the importance of educating the next-generation workforce. By supporting Omni Nano’s Discover Nanotechnology workshops and other […]

The Science Academy STEM Magnet students asked insightful questions about how they can use nanotechnology to improve the world around them.

STEM Academy Students Love Learning Nano

05/10/2019

Friday afternoons in North Hollywood are ripe with opportunities to learn, thanks to the weekly Seminar Hour at The Science Academy STEM Magnet. During today’s seminar, Omni Nano presented our Discover Nanotechnology workshop to 70 AP Environmental Science students. It was wonderful to be surrounded by youth who are so passionate about cleaning up our environment and […]

Setting Records at Arleta High School

04/04/2019

Today’s workshops at Arleta High School set not one but two records! Not only did the day include our 230th workshop, but it was also our largest day of workshops on record. About two dozen science classes attended four theater-sized workshops, allowing us to inspire over 1,000 students all in one day. Wow! A number of science teachers approached […]

It was a pleasure to present Discover Nanotechnology workshops to two chemistry classes today at Cleveland High School.

Cleveland High School Chemistry Classes Get Inspired in Nano

04/03/2019

It was a pleasure to present Discover Nanotechnology workshops to two chemistry classes today at Cleveland High School. The students who attended the afternoon presentation, who are enrolled in a bilingual chemistry class, were especially curious and lively. They were fascinated by the demonstration of super-hydrophobic, water-repellent cloth samples, and many asked insightful questions. Check out […]

For the fourth year, Omni Nano presented workshops to El Segundo High School STEM classes, thanks to sponsorship from the Hitachi SCRCAC.

Hitachi SCRCAC Sponsors Wave of Workshops at El Segundo High School

02/06/2019

This is Omni Nano’s 4th year presenting workshops to the science and engineering classes at El Segundo High School, thanks to sponsorship from the Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC). Dr. Curreli, Executive Director of Omni Nano, commented “This year, 8 chemistry classes (approximately 260 students) actively participated in our workshops and expressed great […]

With sponsorhip from Hitachi, Omni Nano inspires 60 passionate chemistry students at University High School

Inspiration Strikes Chemistry Classes at University High School

01/23/2019

It’s always a pleasure to visit the enthusiastic learners at University High School. University is unique among Los Angeles high schools because it is one of the only schools that offers a full elective course in Nanotechnology. We had the honor of presenting our last workshop of 2018 to their Nanotechnology B class of 25 […]

Omni Nano is proud to have attended the Adelante! Young Men (AYM) Conference as a speaker for the fifth consecutive year

Another Year Inspiring at the Adelante Young Men Conference

11/10/2018

Omni Nano is proud to have attended the Adelante! Young Men (AYM) Conference as a speaker for the fifth consecutive year. The annual conference brings over 2,000 boys and young men together with professional males to serve as real-life role models. AYM draws a diverse crowd with a focus on Latino youth and professionals. This year, […]

Omni Nano volunteers have been busy preparing these new super-hydrophobic cloth samples, one of our popular workshop giveaways for students

Busy Preparing our High-Tech Student Giveaways

10/29/2018

Omni Nano volunteers have been busy preparing new super-hydrophobic cloth samples, one of our popular workshop giveaways for students. Although the tiles look like typical pieces of cotton cloth, they are actually super water-resistant. Instead of soaking into the material, water beads up on their surface, unable to penetrate. No wonder they’re such a […]

It’s always a pleasure to return to Valencia High School, which is one of the few high schools in the nation to offer courses in nanochemistry.

Back at Valencia High and Better than Ever!

09/21/2018

It’s always a pleasure to return to Valencia High School, which is one of the few high schools in the nation to offer courses in nanochemistry. Students are so “hungry” for nano that the classes are at maximum capacity! Through our partnership with Hitachi, we provided 90 more Valencia High students with the opportunity to […]

Omni Nano is proud to be one of the few STEM guest speakers servicing the San Fernando Valley, thanks to support from SoCalGas.

SoCalGas Continues to Support STEM Education

09/15/2018

Thanks to our continued partnership with SoCalGas, Omni Nano will bring more STEM education to students of the San Fernando Valley. We are proud to be one of the few STEM guest speakers servicing Valley-area high schools, thanks to support from SoCalGas. As this is our third time partnering with SoCalGas, we can already anticipate that the […]

We are proud to continue our partnership with Hitachi to bring more STEM education to schools that otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn about nanotechnology.

Continued Partnership with Hitachi

08/09/2018

We are proud to continue our partnership with Hitachi to bring more STEM education to schools that otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn about nanotechnology. Last year with Hitachi’s sponsorship, Omni Nano offered seven workshops at El Segundo High School. This year, we look forward to expanding our reach and working with other […]

Omni Nano striking "nano-inspiration" in the students at the UCLA Geffen Academy.

Nano Inspiration Strikes UCLA’s Geffen Academy

06/04/2018

Today’s workshops at Geffen Academy at UCLA were filled with pleasant surprises. We presented four workshops to a total of about 80 sixth-graders. Despite their young age, all of the students were fully engaged in the workshop and many asked quite insightful questions far beyond their years. The Academy’s mission to provide an inclusive, challenging college-preparatory […]

We are honored to continue working with Northrop Grumman to bring more STEM education to the schools in their communities, including El Segundo and Redondo Beach.

Fourth Year of Northrop Grumman Partnership

05/30/2018

We are honored to continue working with Northrop Grumman to bring more STEM education to the schools in their communities, including El Segundo and Redondo Beach. This is the fourth year of our partnership and we are so grateful for the opportunities that Northrop Grumman’s continued sponsorship will provide for local students. Most careers in […]

Today, Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 20 students at Pasadena City College.

Inspiring Future Engineers at PCC

05/21/2018

This afternoon, Omni Nano had the pleasure of presenting a Discover Nanotechnology workshop at Pasadena City College (PCC), which has been ranked as the top community college in California and one of the top 10 in the nation. After introducing a classroom of 20 Introduction to Engineering students to the fundamentals of nanoscience and nanoengineering, […]

Today, Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 90 students at Alhambra High School.

Alhambra High School Can’t Get Enough Nano

05/14/2018

It’s always a pleasure to deliver workshops at Alhambra High School. Today, we presented three workshops to 90 students in Anatomy and Environmental Science classes. The students were particularly interested in how nanotechnology will impact the field of medicine. We are grateful to Edison for their continued support of these local workshops!

For the fourth year in a row, Omni Nano presented three nanotechnology/STEM workshops at the Chicano/Latino Youth Conference at UCR.

Riverside Youth Discover Nanotechnology

04/28/2018

Today, for the fourth year in a row, Omni Nano presented our fun and popular Discover Nanotechnology workshops at the annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference hosted by UC Riverside. Hundreds of local high school students poured in for academic and personal inspiration, and we were honored to be able to meet and reach out to over 150 of […]

Omni Nano presented over 200 of its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to over 7,000 students in the past 4 years.

Impressive Impact – 7,000+ Students, Just the Beginning!

04/23/2018

Omni Nano is excited to share the progress we have made presenting our Discover Nanotechnology workshops with High School students in the greater Los Angeles area. From innercity Los Angeles, San Fernando to San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita to the South Bay, we have presented over 200 workshops to over 7,000+ inquisitive minds. We are […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 140 students at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo, CA.

“I liked learning about all the amazing uses of Nanotechnology.”

04/19/2018

Omni Nano recently presented 4 workshops to a total 140 students at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo, CA. Special thanks to our partner, Northrop Grumman, for giving these students the opportunity to learn about nanotechnology. The students were actively engaged and provided positive feedback. When asked what the students liked best, their responses included: […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 80 students at the Samueli Academy in Santa Ana, CA.

Samueli Academy Aces Nanotechnology

03/26/2018

Omni Nano always enjoys sharing Nanotechnology with the students of Samueli Academy. The Academy focuses on a “whole” student learning environment and are also using Omni Nano’s course curriculum through Canvas (MOOC – Massive Open Online Course). The Academy is a great example of bringing 21st Century Science Standards into the classroom. Thank you, Nino […]

Yesterday and today, Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 120 students at Downtown Magnets High School in Los Angeles, CA.

Downtown Magnets High School Students Mesmerized

03/16/2018

Downtown Magnets High School hosted four workshops over two days, introducing a total of 120 students to Nanotechnology. Mr. Lee and Dr. Curreli met through UCLA’s CNSI workshops and were excited to share Omni Nano’s Introduction to Nanotechnology Workshop with Magnets. Students were amazed to learn about the intricacies of nanotechnology’s use in invisibility […]

Today, Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 40 students at Rosewood Elementary School in West Hollywood, CA.

Elementary of Nanotech

12/07/2017

Children at birth are natural scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. Recent research has recommended that every effort should be made to engage students in STEM education as soon as they enter elementary school. Studies have identified the elementary years as the period when students form their interests in STEM identities and careers, earlier than many people probably […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 100 students at Lakeview Charter School in Sylmar, CA.

Lakeview Charter High – NanoTech Enthusiasm

12/01/2017

Thanks to the sponsorship of SoCalGas, Omni Nano presented 5 workshops at Lakeview Charter School to about 100 students. We received some fantastic feedback from some of the students: “What I learned is nanotechnology is manipulation of matter on atomic and molecular scales.” “My favorite thing was understanding the importance of nanotechnology and how MUCH […]

Today, Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 140 students at San Pedro High School in San Pedro, CA.

San Pedro High School Discovers Nanotechnology

11/30/2017

Omni Nano hosted a special series of four workshops for 140 students today at San Pedro High School. What made these workshops so special? The hosting teacher, Mrs. Gina Napolitano, and one of her students, Kaiden, are on the Omni Nano team! (Gina was our former Operations Manager and Kaiden is a long-time volunteer.) We had […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 160 students at the Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Omni Nano at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences

11/28/2017

Today, with the generous support of SoCalGas, Omni Nano presented our Discover Nanotechnology workshops to 160 students at the Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences in Granada Hills, CA. Our STEM workshops are a fun, interactive way to introduce high school students to the cutting-edge science of nanotechnology and to inspire them to pursue an […]

Today, Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 140 students at Bright Star Academy in Los Angeles, CA.

Bright Star Students: “I Loved Everything About the Workshop”

11/27/2017

With the generous support of Northrop Grumman, Omni Nano presented four workshops to a total of 140 students today at Bright Star Charter Academy in Los Angeles, CA. Many participants expressed keen interest in the medical applications of nanotechnology, such as targeted drug delivery to kill cancer cells while retaining healthy cells. One student remarked, “[I […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to over 100 students at El Segundo High School.

100 More Local Students Get Excited about Nano!

11/17/2017

Today, we went returned to El Segundo High School for a second day this week to provide an additional three Discover Nanotechnology workshops to over 100 students. We are grateful for the generous support of the Hitachi Company’s Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC)! El Segundo High School has expressed strong interest in bringing Omni […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 140 students at El Segundo High School.

Hitachi Sponsors Workshops in El Segundo

11/14/2017

This morning, Omni Nano educators headed to El Segundo High School to present four back-to-back Discover Nanotechnology workshops to over 140 students, thanks to the generous support of the Hitachi Company through their Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC). The students were captivated by the popular workshop, engaged by the connections they saw between the […]

At Omni Nano, we are all ready for a series of 30+ workshops!

New Series of 30+ Workshops – New Opportunities

11/05/2017

Omni Nano is excited for our upcoming workshop series, thanks to the support of corporate sponsors like: Hitachi, Northrop Grumman, and So Cal Gas. “Educating young people about the exciting world of nanotechnology is our mission and we are so grateful to our corporate sponsors who help make this a reality,” Dr. Marco Curreli, Executive […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops at the 2017 Adelante Young Men Conference.

4th Year at the Adelante Young Men Conference

10/21/2017

For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Marco Curreli of Omni Nano presented at the Adelante! Young Men Conference. Dr. Curreli’s workshop, titled Nanotechnology: You and Your Future, highlighted the revolutionary advancements that are being made through Nanotechnology within numerous industries. AYM provides young men with tools for personal and professional growth, challenge them to raise […]

Workshop presented by Omni Nano at Bresee Youth Center for National Nanotechnology Day.

National Nanotechnology Day & Bresee Youth Center

10/09/2017

October 9th was National Nanotechnology Day and Omni Nano went to the Bresee Youth Center to share the exciting applications that are available through nanotechnology. Dr. Curreli commented: “It’s always a pleasure to offer my workshops at Bresee. My first workshop here was in 2014 and then I volunteered to teach a class on Friday […]

Omni Nano presenting its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops at Valencia High School.

Valencia High School student: “I can think of millions of possibilities”

08/22/2017

Omni Nano held its annual nanotechnology workshop at Valencia High School this morning, sponsored by the Gamma Alloys Community Service Program. Gamma Alloys develops ultra-strong, lightweight alloy materials that have the potentials to disrupt the aerospace, automotive, and many other niche industries. Not only did students receive a hands-on presentation about nanotechnology, but they also held a […]

Nanotronics coordinated a Nanotechnology Workshops for the girls of "Goals for Girls" in collaboration with the Intrepid Museum.

GOALS for Girls – No Limits in Nano!

08/09/2017

Today, Omni Nano presented its online version of “Discover Nanotechnology” to 25 young women visiting Nanotronics, as part of the “GOALS for Girls” program at the Intrepid Museum (NY). GOALS for Girls are year-round programs that include internships, weekend forums, and the GOALS for Girls Summer Intensive program, offering female students, their families, and their […]

Students Participate in Nanotech Workshop at Heritage Christian School

Students Participate in Nanotech Workshop at Heritage Christian School

05/23/2017

Students at the Heritage Christian High School in North Hills, California, took part in our hands on nanoscience workshop today. Students learned about the super repellent cloth coated in nanoparticles, and it was highly popular. These students enjoyed testing out the cloth for themselves, and learned about the many uses for nanotechnology! We hope we inspired […]

Omni Nano Inspires STEM Students at Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference

Omni Nano Inspires STEM Students at Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference

04/29/2017

It’s now becoming an annual event to present our nanotechnology workshops at the Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference, hosted at the University of California Riverside. This year, it was the 28th year of the conference. We offered two workshops to underrepresented students interested in STEM. We had a great attendance and students were excited to receive […]

Omni Nano Sparks Student Interest in Nanotech before Spring Course

Omni Nano Sparks Student Interest in Nanotech before Spring Course

03/24/2017

Omni Nano brought its Discover Nanoscience workshop to West LA College just a few weeks before starting a formal pilot course. This workshop was designed to expose potential students who are interested in STEM to Nanotechnology, and we hope they will be inspired to enroll in the course to learn more about Nanotechnology and how it can […]

STEM Students Who Take Our Quizzes and Do Well Win Nanotech Gadgets

Students Taking Nanoquizzes are Enjoying Omni Nano’s Gadgets

03/20/2017

An engaging part of our workshop is the “nano quiz,” where students have fun answering questions related to the topics presented during the workshop. Often times, the hosting teachers give students extra credit points for taking our quiz. Our education team then grades the quizzes and submit the scores to the hosting teachers. Every 30 […]

Preparing Leaders in STEM: Don Bosco Tech Learns Nanotech

Preparing Leaders in STEM: Don Bosco Tech Learns Nanotech

02/28/2017

Today, Omni Nano hosted a Nanotechnology workshop at the Don Bosco Technical High School, a school that aims to develop and prepare students to be leaders in STEM. The students participated in the usual hands-on interactive demos, and learned about how nanoscience is applied and how it is important. This dynamic learning approach is a […]

Math and Science College Academy STEM Students Learn and are Amazed by Nanotechnology

STEM Students Learn About Nanoscience at MSCP High School

01/18/2017

Today we offered our Nanotechnology Workshop at the Math and Science College Preparatory (MSCP) High School in Los Angeles. About 25 students attended and had hands-on learning experience with demonstrations. They also learned about how Nanotechnology can be applied to medicine and everyday life. The addition of nanotechnology curriculum can enrich students’ education and spark […]

Students at West Angeles Church Learn about Nanotech and its Applications to Future Careers

STEM Group at West Angeles Church Learns about Nanotech

12/10/2016

Omni Nano was recently invited to present nanotechnology to the STEM program at the West Angeles Church in Los Angeles. The audience was a mix of kids and parents, ranging all ages. This workshop explained nanotechnology is and its importance, and everyone was eager to learn more. They had a lot of questions about the application […]

Omni Nano gives Nanotechnology Workshop at the Oxford Academy

Nanotech “Could Make the World into a Much Safer Place in the Future”

12/08/2016

Today, Omni Nano gave a Nanotechnology Workshop at the Oxford Academy in the Greater Los Angeles Area to about 25 students. These students learned about applications of nanotechnology and also took part in demonstrations that allowed for innovative, creative, independent thinking and active learning. Here is what some of the students had to say about […]

Adelante Young Men Conference Attendees Learn About Cutting Edge Nanotechnology

Omni Nano Presents Nanotechnology at Adelante Young Men Conference

11/12/2016

Omni Nano presented an interactive workshop for the 2016 Adelante Young Men Conference in Pasadena, CA. About 70-80 young men in middle and high school from diverse backgrounds took part in the workshop to learn about nanotechnology and its importance and appplication, along with other educational workshops to enhance their educational experiences and inspire their […]

Omni Nano Holds 150 Nanotechnology Workshops for STEM Students

Omni Nano hosts 150 Nanotechnology Workshops

10/28/2016

With our recent visit to Valencia High School in Valencia, CA, Omni Nano has now hosted 150 workshops for STEM students in Greater Los Angeles Area, Southern California, and Texas, Washington D.C., and New York! Our interactive and hands-on demonstrations allow students to apply what they learn and better understand nanoscience and its importance. We […]

STEM Students Understand Value and Importance of Nanotechnology in Daily Life

Omni Nano’s 150th Nanotech Workshop Gives STEM Students Interactive Edge

10/28/2016

Today, Students at Valencia High School in Valencia, CA participated in Omni Nano’s 150th Nanotechnology workshop, where they got hands-on interactive experience with the demonstrations. Students were extremely interested in our nanoscience presentation and they learned about applications to various fields in STEM and medicine. The materials and demonstrations presented allow for effective and innovative […]

Omni Nano Presents Nanotech to Medical Students at Orange County Children's Hospital

Medical Interns at Children’s Hospital Learn Nanotech

08/11/2016

We offered our nanotechnology workshop to 30 summer interns at the MI3 Internship Program at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), in Orange, CA. Students’ ages ranged from 14-22, from high school to post grad, and we had a very interactive conversation about Nanotechnology and its intersection with medicine.

STEM Students Learn about Nanotechnology and its Applications at Union Rescue Mission

Continuing to inspire the kids of “Monday at the Mission”

08/01/2016

We continue to inspire the kids of the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles, CA to study STEM fields, including nanotechnology. We encourage them to become knowledgeable in science and engineering, for the benefit of their future professional life and prepare them for careers. About 20 students and mentors attended the workshop, and the students […]

Omni Nano is Ecstatic to have Inspired More than 5,000 STEM Students at our Nanotech Workshops

Omni Nano has Inspired Over 5,000 students in STEM!

07/21/2016

Since the inception of our Discover Nanotechnology Program in the fall 2013, this program has been growing exponentially! As of July 2016, we have offered 145 workshops and inspired over 5,000!! We have worked with 66 schools, after school programs, and youth conferences. We have been invited to go back by every institution visited! […]

Three years of nanotechnology workshops supported by Edison International

Thank you, Edison, for inspiring over 1,000 students!

06/15/2016

For 3 years in a row, Omni Nano has been proudly sponsored, in part, by a Community Grant from Edison International. Through their generosity, Edison has allowed us to deliver 27 Discover Nanotechnology workshops free of charge to the community, igniting a passion for nanotechnology and STEM in over 1,135 students. We want to say thank you, Edison, for all […]

STEM Students in Texas Engage in Nanoscience Workshop

Over 100 Students Inspired in Nanotechnology/STEM in Texas

06/14/2016

Thank you so much to Dr. Mike, our instructor collaborator located in Texas, for offering our workshops in the Lone Star State. Dr. Mike presented four different workshops to over 100 junior students enrolled in a summer camp at Jack Hays High School in Buda, TX.

STEM Students Eagerly Learn about Nanotechnology and How it can Advance their Careers

Omni Nano Wows Culver City Students with Nanotechnology Demos

06/06/2016

Omni Nano’s workshops have been well-received at the Culver City High School, in Culver City, CA. After our three workshops on May 27th, we were asked to present to the AP Biology Class (two workshops, 70 students total) and to the Middle School STEM classes (one workshop to 70 students). As usual, our super-hydrophobic demonstration […]

High School STEM Students Eagerly Participate in Omni Nano Nanotech Workshop

“My favorite part was learning the applications of nanotechnology”

05/31/2016

We have presented 4 of our workshops to a total of 140 students at University Senior High School in Los Angeles, CA. We were particularly interested in offering our workshops at University Senior, as next year there is going to be a nanotechnology course on schedule. We certainly helped promoting nanotechnology among the students. One […]

STEM High School Students Consider Nanotechnology Future Careers

Culver City High: “I’m all about helping the world.”

05/27/2016

We presented three of our nanotechnology workshops to the AP Chemistry students at Culver City High School in Culver City, CA. A total of about 70 students and visitors attended. Some of students’ comments include: “Nanotechnology sounds amazing, I’ll definitely add it to the list of fields I’d consider pursuing.” “I’m all about helping the […]

Omni Nano Presents Nanotech Workshop at Chicano Latino Youth Conference

Nanotech at the 27th Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference

04/30/2016

For the third year in a row, Omni Nano presented at the 27th Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference, hosted on the University of California, Riverside, campus. This year, we presented two workshops to a combined audience of about 240 students and a few parents/teachers. Every participant received a unique giveaway: a piece of cotton canvas that does […]

Omni Nano Giveaway of Nano Fabric to Youth Conference Attendees

Super Cool Super Hydrophobic Nanotech Giveaway

04/23/2016

Thank you so much to our sponsors, Ultra Tech International and Bourns College of Engineering at UCR, for supporting the creation of giveaway cloth that will be given to the students attending our workshops at the 27th Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference at the University of California, Riverside! These cloths are unique! They look like a […]

STEM Students Enhance their Knowledge for Nanotech and Open Doors for their Bright Futures

Learning About Nanotechnology During Career Day in Long Beach

04/22/2016

Omni Nano took part in the “Technology” Session of the Career Day at Saint Anthony High School in Long Beach, CA. Students coming to this session were already interested in STEM majors and STEM professional careers, but the majority of them did not know much about nanotechnology, its many applications, and the availability of jobs […]

STEM High School Students Learn Cutting Edge Nanotechnology at Nanoscience Workshop

Presenting Nanotechnology to the Biotechnology Classes

04/19/2016

After our successful workshops last year, we’ve been invited to present again at the Heritage Christian School in North Hills, CA. We offered two workshops to the students in the biotechnology classes, to a total of 35 students, and sparked their interest in nanotechnology and its real world applications.

Union Rescue Mission STEM Students are Inspired for Bright Careers with Nanotechnology

Bringing Nanotech to the Union Rescue Mission

04/11/2016

This was our 3rd time presenting to the kids of the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles through the Monday at the Mission program. About 20 students and mentors attended the workshop, and they thoroughly enjoyed learning about the impact and applications of nanotechnology through hands-on demos.

Omni Nano Inspires STEM Students about Nanotech at Beverly Hills Career Day

STEM Students Learn about Jobs in Nanotech at Career Day

03/30/2016

A number of students were considering STEM majors and STEM professional careers, but the majority of them did not know much about nanotechnology, its many applications, and the availability of jobs in this sector. Omni Nano was there to open their eyes and realize their dreams at the recent Career Day! We offered two shorter […]

Omni Nano Returns for 3rd Year to Schurr High School for Nanotech Workshops

Presenting Nanotech at Schurr High School for the 3rd Year in a Row!

03/18/2016

Our workshops at Schurr High School within the Montebello Unified School District in Montebello, CA, are now an annual event. We have been presenting there for the third year in a row. We offered 5 workshops to the engineering and biology classes, to a combined number of 140 students. Some of the students’ comments include: […]

Large Group of STEM Students are Inspired by Omni Nano's Interactive Nanotech Workshops

“I’m in shock that this sort of thing exists!” Nanotech Wows in Granada Hills

03/12/2016

Omni Nano brought our Nanotechnology workshops to the Valley Academy of Arts and Science in Granada Hills, CA. These workshops were requested by two teachers who regularly attend the nanoscience teacher training at the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA. We inspired 185 students this morning in Nanotechnology, its future, applications, and career options! Teacher […]

Partners of Omni Nano Help Provide Resources for STEM Students to Learn

Over 130 Students Attended Nanotech Workshops

02/19/2016

We started our partnership with Freeport-McMoran Oil&Gas by visiting Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles. We offered three workshops to a combined audience of 135 students, teachers, and visitors, where they learned about the applications and importance of Nanotechnology in addition to the potential for careers in STEM! Workshops sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan

Omni Nano brought its nanotechnology workshop to Lincoln Heights Boys and Girls Club.

“Nano” goes to Lincoln Heights Boys and Girls Club to teach Nanotech

01/28/2016

Omni Nano had the chance to go to the Lincoln Heights Boys and Girls Club, and was able to inspire a group of 25 middle school kids in nanotechnology. The future of these young creative innovators is ensuring the future success of the Northeast Los Angeles area. A students exclaimed: “I want to work for […]

Boys and Girls Clubs are Inspired by Nanotechnology Workshops and Hands-on Experiences

Who Knows Nano Now: 50+ Students from the Boys & Girls Clubs #LearnNano

01/21/2016

The partnership with Time Warner Cable under their “Connect a Million Minds” initiative is in full swing. With schools back from winter break, we are back to visiting Boys & Girls Clubs around Los Angeles to show everyone what “magic” nanotechnology has in store for our future. Last week, we visited the Boys & Girls Club […]

Omni Nano Presents Nanotech Curricula to Laurel Springs School

Omni Nano’s Nanotechnology Delivers Big Results Online

01/20/2016

Dr. Curreli was invited to speak at Laurel Springs High School’s Meetings with “Remarkable Men and Women” webinar series. OmniNano’s first online seminar drew an impressive audience of over 100 students, who were actively engaged for over an hour. School administrators were equally enthusiastic by the presentations overall success. Founded in 1991, Laurel Springs Online […]

High School Students Learn Nanotechnology at Omni Nano's Hands-on Workshops

Nano Road Trip: Not Even Snow Will Stop Our Mission

12/15/2015

We braved the cold and snow to give 2 workshops at Rim of the World High School up in Lake Arrowhead, CA. It was absolutely beautiful and we were happy to bring nanotechnology to the students there by crashing their Physics class for the day. We think the success of the workshop can simply be […]

High School Students Expand their Career Options Learning about Nanotech at Omni Nano's Workshops

Nanotechnology and Modern Medicine: STEM workshop highlights

12/04/2015

Bravo Medical Magnet High School is located in the proximity of the USC Health Science campus in Los Angeles, CA, and thus it is no surprise that their focus is on heath care. We definitely showed the 35 participating students how much nanotechnology there is in modern medicine. This workshop was a followup from the […]

Omni Nano is Excited to have Inspired STEM Students at our 100th Nanotech Workshop

Omni Nano Gives Our 100th Workshop for Nanotechnology

11/24/2015

For today’s workshops, we were hosted by Mr. Nino, a physics teacher we met at UCLA during the nanoscience teacher training, at the Bright Star Charter Academy in Los Angeles, CA. We offered two workshops to a total of 65 students. This was a special occasion for two reasons: 1) We got to present our […]

Students Interact with Nanotechnology and Prepare for Future STEM Careers

Inspiring Students with Nanotech in West Hollywood

11/23/2015

After the successful nanotechnology workshop we offered last year and the impact we had on the students, we were given the opportunity to go back and present nanotechnology to the new physics class at the Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood, CA. This time, 25 students attended and got inspired by nanotechnology, learning about the […]

High School Students get Inspired about New Technology and Ideas for the World

Great Enthusiasm for Nanotech at South El Monte High

11/20/2015

“Because of this workshop I now have a greater understanding of nanotechnology and will now take nano engineering into consideration when I get out of college.” – 11th grade student Comments like those keep us coming back… Once again, we visited South El Monte High School in El Monte, CA, for a series of Discover […]

Alhambra High School STEM Students are Impressed by Nanotech Workshops by Omni Nano

A Day Full of Nanotechnology for Alhambra High School STEM Students

11/06/2015

It’s always great to present at Alhambra High School, in Alhambra, CA. It was truly a day full of nanotechnology, starting with period 1 and ending with the USC MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) after school program. We offered 6 workshops to about 240 students, who were all inspired and excited to learn about the potentials […]

El Segundo Students Participate in Hands-on Nanotech Workshops

El Segundo High Students Intrigued by Nanotech Workshop

10/28/2015

After El Segundo High School’s enthusiastic response to our Discover Nanotechnology workshops last year in El Segundo, CA, we were invited back to deliver another round of workshops today. We presented two workshops to about 50 engineering students and, as usual, the classes enjoyed learning about superhydrophobic surfaces the most. One student imagined how water-repellent […]

Discover Nanotechnology workshop presented by Omni Nano at the Boys and Girls Club of Canoga Park.

Young STEM Minds Discover “Nano”

07/23/2015

Continuing our series of workshops at the Boys & Girls Clubs, this time at the West Valley Club in Canoga Park. We are bringing nanotech to LA Boys & Girls Clubs with support from Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds program. The students were great and really excited about getting their hands on our […]

Future STEM Leaders Participate in Omni Nano's Nanotechnology Workshops

Inspiring Physics Students in Nanotechnology in West Hollywood

06/03/2015

Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood, CA is a co-educational, college-preparatory independent school that serves a diverse student population in grades 6-12. The 20-student Physics class really enjoyed today’s 45-minute workshop, and the host teacher can’t wait to have us back again: “Dr. Marco was kind enough to offer his time to present on our […]

STEM High School Students are Inspired by Interactive Nanotech Workshops

Omni Nano Kicks Off a Week in D.C. with Nanotech Workshops

05/18/2015

With the 15th Annual NanoBCA Roundtable and the White House Forum on Small Business Challenges to Commercializing Nanotechnology all happening in Washington D.C. this week, Omni Nano’s founder Dr. Marco Curreli made the most out of his trip by scheduling local workshops. First stop: two workshops (60 and 90 minutes) for 60 Engineering students and […]

Future STEM Workforce Inspired by Omni Nano's Interactive Nanotech Workshops

Ending the School Year with a “Taste of Nano”

05/15/2015

Our 50-minute workshop, presented to 30 STEM students and educators this afternoon at the Yeshiva University High School in West Los Angeles, was a huge hit. Students learned about the importance and applications of STEM and the numerous career options and opportunities! Check out what some of the students had to say: “I thought the […]

El Segundo STEM Students Participate in Nanotech Workshops to Prepare for Future Careers

Omni Nano Presents an “Amazing,” “Cool,” “Phenomenal” Workshop to Engineers

04/15/2015

Once again, Omni Nano presented three 55-minute workshops for 85 Engineering students — what a feat – at El Segundo High School in El Segundo, CA! Even more amazing was the praise received from the hosting teacher: “At El Segundo High School we have an engineering program that is in its fifth year and has […]

STEM Students are Encouraged and Inspired by Nanotech at Bresee Youth Center

Omni Nano is back at Bresee with Popular Demand!

01/30/2015

After the huge success of our first full-semester nanotechnology course at the Bresee Youth Center in Los Angeles, we are so excited to be invited back to introduce nanotech to another enthusiastic group of young learners! The Bresee Foundation has a 30-year history of providing comprehensive after-school programs and family services for underprivileged and underrepresented […]

Middle School Students Listening to Nanotechnology Presentation

Middle School Students Now Learning About Nanotechnology

12/08/2014

30 students in the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program at Culver City Middle School attended today’s 50-minute workshop.

Omni Nano Inspires Future Generation of STEM Leaders at Young Men Conference

“Boy Power” at the 4th Annual Adelante Young Men Conference

11/15/2014

About 200 boys and young men participated in Omni Nano’s two 55-minute workshops presented at the 2014 4th Annual Adelante! Young Men (AYM) Conference in Pasadena, CA. The AYM Conference provides middle and high school boys the tools they need for personal and professional growth, challenges them to raise their expectations, promotes leadership, and encourages them to pursue […]

STEM Students Enjoy Nanotech Workshops, Shaping their Education and Future Careers

Students Discover Nanotechnology in the Palm of their Hand. Their Reaction? Amazing!

10/17/2014

10 high school students and educators gathered at the Bresee Youth Center in Los Angeles for a 90-minute workshop presented by Omni Nano. Students were excited and inspired by the workshop, and saw the interdisciplinary aspects and applications of nanotechnology. We hope our workshops continue to inspire future scientists to shape the next generation workforce […]

Omni Nano Brings Cutting Edge Nanotech Course to New West Charter High School

The Bridges Program Brings a Nanotech Course to New West Charter High

10/04/2014

The Bridges Program at New West Charter High School in Los Angeles brings a Nanotechnology course to their Science Curriculum, enriching student learning and expanding their knowledge beyond traditional science curricula. STEM education and the addition of a Nanoscience curriculum prepares and inspires students to pursue STEM majors and future careers. Omni Nano’s Nanotechnology Curriculum […]

Future STEM Leaders get Hands-on Experience at Omni Nano Nanotech Workshops

Double Discovery Day of Nanotech at Milken High School

09/18/2014

Omni Nano presented not one but two 65-minute workshops to the 25 Research students at Milken High School today in Los Angeles, CA, adding to the science education of these bright students and inspiring innovative and creative thinking! Milken Community Schools develops students with sharp minds, generous hearts, and kind souls on the foundation of the […]

Omni Nano Inspires Future Leaders at Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference

Latino Youth Inspired by Nanotechnology at UC Riverside Youth Conference

04/26/2014

Over 70 students packed in for our 55-minute workshop at the 25th Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference, hosted at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). We were impressed with the excitement and engagement at the workshop, and were happy to help inspire students to pursue STEM majors, learn about future careers, and promote innovative and creative […]

Omni Nano Launches Discover Nanotech Program at Local High School for STEM Students

Omni Nano Premieres Revolutionary “Discover Nanotechnology” Workshop

09/19/2013

Omni Nano premiered its revolutionary “Discover Nanotechnology” workshop today to the Nano Club at Taft High School in Woodland Hills! Over 40 students attended the introductory presentation and were excited to learn more about how this field of nanoscience is accelerating and improving current technologies! We are happy to start our pursuit in educating and inspiring […]

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