Recently, the European Commission has carried out several activities on nanotechnologies and nanosciences with the aim of informing young people and the general public and encouraging them to engage in discussions about science from an early age.
Three different information resources have been produced: a brochure explaining in a complex and comprehensive way what nanotechnology is about, two documentary films (one of which directly addresses young people) and a set of slides explaining nanotechnology to school children.
Documentary films and brochure
http://www.cordis.lu/nanotechnology/src/pressroom.htm#brochure
Presentation: "How can you explain what is meant by NANOTECHNOLOGY?"
http://www.cordis.lu/nanotechnology/src/young-public.htm
Overview of nanotechnology related activities across the European Community's programmes:
http://www.cordis.lu/nanotechnology/
