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Nanoscience

Middle School 

Nanoscience

Explore nanoscience at Creighton University in Omaha. During this three-day summer camp, students will run laboratory experiments in the morning, have lunch on campus, and experience campus activities in the afternoon. Laboratory experiments will explore the small-scale world of nanoscience, how colors absorb light, and make their very own window cling. Campus activities include basketball and volleyball at the student recreational center, campus tour, and ping-pong and card games at a residence hall. The summer camp will wrap up with a Chem Show and liquid nitrogen ice cream. 

Middle School Students

Students entering 7th or 8th grade and are at least 12 years old

Commuter 

Omaha, Nebraska

July 8th - 10th, 2026

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Explore

  • Learn about the exciting world of nanoscience.
  • Find out how colors absorb light.
  • Explore how atomic force microscopes use differences in surface height to take images.
  • Learn about lab safety and record keeping as you perform your own experiments..
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Investigate

  • Find out why fluorescent dyes can appear and disappear under a black light.
  • See food dyes absorb different wavelengths of light to appear different colors.
  • Create polymers doped with gold nanoparticles to make colorful window clings.
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Enjoy

  • Hands-on activities in university laboratories.
  • Making new friends.
  • Exploring the Creighton University campus.

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

Hixson-Lied Science Building

 

 

Creighton University is a private university in Omaha, NE that was founded in 1878. The campus is located just outside of Omaha's downtown business district and enrolls over 8,000 graduate and undergraduate students.

This camp is hosted by Dr. Makenzie Long, Assistant Professor from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students will be exposed to scientific work being done in laboratories, especially with nanoscience and will apply critical thinking skills to multiple science experiments.

Camp takes place in the Hixon-Lied Science Building and is funded by the National Science Foundation (Grant No. 241822).

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Essential Information: Summer Camps

Commuter ONLY camp

Camp Fee

This camp is free for qualified participants. 

Daily Camp Schedule

Approximately 9:00AM - 3:00PM. A complete schedule will be provided prior to camp. Lunch will be provided.

Who's Eligible?

Students who just completed 6th or 7th grade and are at least 12 years old.

Applications

Space is limited to 6 campers.

Supervision and Safety

Minimum of 1:10 teacher/counselor to student ratio. Certified faculty/teachers and experienced, trained undergraduates students/counselors.

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