Nano = COOL.

We began the day with an opening lecture made by John and Carlin. They were basically talking about how art and science have a symbiotic relationship with each other- one could not move forward without the other. most of the powerpoint consisted of videos that showed latest innovations, both concepts and realities. One invention was actually a toy made by Mattel called, Mind Flex. The concept of the game is to move a ball

Mind Flex made by Mattel will let you move a ball around an obstacle course using only your own mind.

around a changable obstacle course using your brain waves. I absolutely love this invention just because I am the biggest Star Wars fan in the world, and anything that could offer me a real life simulation of the Force would be the greatest anthing made by any mon in the history of the world. Even though there were much more sophisticated and life-convienencing

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products such as Nokia’s Morph, a cellphone made up of nanoparticles, the idea of moving objects around with using only my mind like the noble Jedi Knights is much too cool to handle. AND the best part is, Mind Flex comes out fall this year. So getting it…

John and Carlin also showed us a great video that explained a theory they were teaching us- double slit electrons. It was a cartoonanimation that slowly and clearly explained a concept I went an entire ear of chemistry of not understanding. Finally, I get it. It is just noglosticto think of all the weeks I spent confused in my chem class thinking, “Electrons… slit… waves… whaaa??”. I’m so glad that a year later, I get this theory at an art | science nanotechnology summer program.