Title :
The international research and educational programs of Clark Atlanta University´s center for functional nanoscale materials
Author :
Maaza, Malik ; Williams, Myron N V ; Khan, Ishrat M. ; Msezane, Alfred ; Reed, James L.
Author_Institution :
Center for Functional Nanoscale Mater., West Somerset, South Africa
Abstract :
The formal collaboration and partnership of CFNM with iThemba LABS has been successfully implemented. Based on our research outcomes and a better understanding and appreciation of our colleagues in South Africa, we will keep moving forward in a very holistic manner i.e. science, culture and friendship integrated in all our efforts. This is the first time we operated a summer IREU and it was a success, resulting in positive scientific and educational outcomes. We will use our programmatic element from this summer IREU to formally develop Clark Atlanta University into an international REU site for South Africa.
Keywords :
educational aids; international collaboration; physics education; research initiatives; African Laser Center; CAU CFNM; Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials; Clark Atlanta University; International Research Experience for Undergraduates; South Africa; educational programs; iThemba LABS; iThemba Laboratory for Acceleration Based Sciences; international research programs; summer IREU; Acceleration; Africa; Automatic logic units; Chemical lasers; Chemistry; Collaboration; Educational programs; Laser theory; Nanostructured materials; Optical materials;
Conference_Titel :
Science and Innovation Policy, 2009 Atlanta Conference on
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5041-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5042-8
DOI :
10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367840
