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Lewis University Plans Nanotechnology Camp

Program for high school students set for June 18-20

The Lewis University Nanotechnology Experience summer camp will take place Monday through Wednesday, June 18-20, at Lewis University’s main campus, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville.

The day camp provides an opportunity for high school students entering their junior or senior years to explore the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology. A few examples of experiments at Lewis University include the synthesis of gold nanoparticles, SMART nanoparticles, construction of dye sensitized solar cells and holograms.

The cost of the program is $250, which includes food, activities and experiments. To register, visit www.lewisu.edu/nanotech.

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For more information contact Dr. Jason Keleher, assistant professor of chemistry, at 815-836-5978 or keleheja@lewisu.edu or Dr. Joseph Kozminski, chair and associate professor of physics, at (815) 836-5393 or kozminjo@lewisu.edu.

Information in this story is from a press release submitted by Lewis University.

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