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 ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov.
18, 2008) -- For the second time in
the last two years, Albany High School senior Jahseim Dobbs has helped
make nano history.
Jahseim participated in the announcement
Nov. 17 of a nanotechnology exhibit at Colonie Center, believed to be
the first nano exhibit in an American mall. The exhibit is the work of
the University at Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
Last year, Jahseim was among the first
students in a groundbreaking nanoscience course offered at Albany High
in partnership with the NanoCollege. The NanoHigh program was the first
school-based nanoscience
Jahseim Dobbs (second from
right) helped make nano his-
course offered at an American public school.
tory with the UAlbany NanoCollege
at Colonie Center.
“Many people my age have not had the chance
to understand like I do what nanotechnology has to offer and the great
career opportunities it presents,” Jahseim said during the media event
announcing the exhibit. “This display will give other young people and
the whole community a chance to learn more about nanotech and the impact
it is having on our world.”
Jahseim currently is taking an Advanced
Nanoscience course at Albany High. He also conducts research and other
projects at the NanoCollege three days a week through his Explorations
in Engineering course.
“I have to say I have been blessed with
these opportunities to pursue my career,” he said.
Launched as part of CNSE’s community and
educational outreach initiative known as NANOvember, the Colonie Center
display incorporates nanotechnology-enabled consumer products, including
an Xbox, iPod Touch, clothing and cosmetics, with high-tech items from
CNSE’s world-class Albany NanoTech Complex, such as silicon wafers,
computer chips and biochips, and solar and fuel cells.
The exhibit demonstrates the link between
nanoscale technologies and real-world applications, as well as the
NanoCollege’s growing global leadership in nanotechnology education,
research, development and deployment.
The exhibit will be located near the Regal
Cinemas mall entrance through March, giving millions of visitors a
unique opportunity to learn about nanotechnology, described by the
National Nanotechnology Initiative as “leading to the next Industrial
Revolution” as it enables innovations in fields ranging from health
care, energy and the environment to military, aerospace,
telecommunications and information technology, among many others.
“I am more interested in
the nano-biomedical field because I want to improve health, drug
delivery and the effectiveness of the tools used in the medical
environment,” Jahseim said. “I’ve always had this crazy idea of living
forever, but who knows – the research in this field is very promising!”
The City
School District of Albany serves approximately 8,400 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood
schools, the district includes several magnet school programs, as
well as other innovative academic opportunities for students. The
district is nearing completion of its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build or renovate nearly all of its elementary and
middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is to
provide schools with the resources necessary to help students succeed in
the 21st century. |
