University 'shows off' new atomic force microscope to Honeywell students

Dec 11, 2003

Students across NSW and the ACT participating in the Honeywell Engineering Summer School visited the University on Wednesday (10 December).

Some 80 students take part in the summer school and receive interactive sessions at various universities which provide students with valuable insights into the many aspects of a wide range of engineering disciplines. The school gives students a better understanding of what engineering is and how it works in every day life.

The program is an initiative supported by Honeywell, the Institution of Engineers, Australia, engineering faculties at universities and participating Rotary districts.

Students were given a demonstration of nanotube fibre spinning and shown the new atomic force microscope at the University, before visiting BlueScope Steel.

The University is introducing next year a Bachelor of Nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is set to revolutionise Materials Science/Engineering in the 21st Century. It is already having an impact on people's lives in areas such as health and communications.