Nanotechnology education

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Nanotechnology education involves a multidisciplinary natural science education with courses such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, and molecular biology.<ref>Aldrin E. Sweeney (2008) Developing a viable knowledge base in nanoscale science and engineering, Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education (eds. A. E. Sweeney and S. Seal, American Scientific, Stevenson Ranch CA) pp. 1-35, Template:ISBN</ref> It is being offered by many universities around the world. The first program involving nanotechnology was offered by the University of Toronto's Engineering Science program, where nanotechnology could be taken as an option.

Here is a partial list of universities offering nanotechnology education, and the degrees offered (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD in Nanotechnology).

Africa

Egypt

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  • Cairo University - Faculty of Engineering - Masters of Science <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Asia

Hong Kong

India

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Important:

  • AICTE New Delhi has added B.Tech & M.Tech Nanotechnology courses in the list of approved courses in the academic year 2011 – 2012
  • North Maharashtra University JALGAON M.Tech in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow. M.Sc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
  • Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Noida [bachelor's and master's in Nanotechnology]
  • School of Nanoscience and Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416004, Maharashtra State, India (B.Sc-M.Sc 5-year integrated Course)
  • Department of Nanotechnology offers two year M.Sc. course in Nanotechnology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad-431004, Maharashtra State, India.

Iran

Israel

Japan

Kazakhstan

Malaysia

Pakistan

Singapore

  • National University of Singapore - B.Eng in Engineering Science with Nanoscience & Nanotechnology options, master's and PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Specialization

Sri Lanka

Thailand

Turkey

Europe

A list of the master's programs is kept by the UK-based Institute of Nanotechnology in their Nano, Enabling, and Advanced Technologies (NEAT) Post-graduate Course Directory.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Joint Programmes

Belgium

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Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

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Greece

Ireland

Italy

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Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Russia

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Spain

Sweden

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Switzerland

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United Kingdom

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North America

Canada

México

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  • Another Universities and Institutes in Mexico<ref>[Barrañón, A.; Juanico, A. 2010. Major Issues in Designing an Undergraduate Program in Nanotechnology: The Mexican Case. Transactions on Mathematics, Issue 4, Volume 9, April 2010, pp. 264-274]</ref><ref>[Barrañón, A., Juanico A. Designing a Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering at Mexico, Recent Advances in Applied Mathematics, 2010, pp. 234-238]</ref><ref>[A. Barrañón, A. Juanico, Mexican Design of a Degree in Nanotechnology, Proceedings of 7th International Topical Meeting on Nanostructures Materials and Nanotechnology, May, 2010, Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica, A.C., León, Gto., México]</ref><ref>[José Bernal, Antonio Juanico, Current status of nanotechnology in México, Proceeding of 3rd WSEAS international conference on nanotechnology, Stevens Point, Wisconsin]</ref><ref>Nanotechnology education#Mexico</ref><ref>[Armando Barrañón, A. Juanico, C. Camacho, Designing a Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering at Mexico, Recent Advances in Applied Mathematics, 1, 1790-2769, January, 2010]</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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United States

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  • Boston University - Concentration in Nanotechnology,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Chippewa Valley Technical College - associate degree
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  • Radiological Technologies University - M.S. in Nanomedicine and dual MS in Nanomedicine and Medical Physics
  • Rice University - Public Outreach, K to 12 Summer Programs, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs/Degrees, Integrated Physics & Chemistry - Nanotechnology Experience for Teachers Program, Research Experience for Undergraduates Program<ref>Rice.edu Template:Webarchive, Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN),</ref>
  • Richland College - associate degree
  • Rochester Institute of Technology, B.S., M.S. Microelectronic Engineering, Ph.D Microsystems Engineering<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Stevens Institute of Technology - Five departments in engineering and science offer Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with Nanotechnology concentration<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • University of Tulsa - B.S. with a specialization in nanotechnology<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • University of Utah - Nanomedicine and Nanobiosensors. [nano.Utah.edu]
  • University of Washington- Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering option under Materials Science and Engineering,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Virginia Tech B.S. in Nanoscience<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Oceania

Australia

New South Wales

Queensland

South Australia

Victoria

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Western Australia

New Zealand

South America

Brazil

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Nanotechnology in schools

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in introducing nanoscience and nanotechnology in grade schools, especially at the high school level. In the United States, although very few high schools officially offer a two-semester course in nanotechnology, “nano” concepts are bootstrapped and taught during traditional science classes using a number of educational resources and hands-on activities developed by dedicated non-profit organizations, such as:

  • The National Science Teacher Association, which has published a number of textbooks for nanotechnology in K-12 education, including a teacher's guide and an activity manual for hands-on experiences.
  • Nano-Link, a notable program of the Dakota County Technical College, which has developed a variety of nanotech-related hands-on activities supported by toolkits to teach concepts in nanotechnology throughout direct lab experience.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Omni Nano, which is developing comprehensive educational resources specifically designed to support a two-semester high school course, both online and in classrooms. Omni Nano also discusses issues in nanotechnology education on its dedicated blog.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Nano4Me, which has a good amount of resources for K-12 education, although their program is intended for higher education. Their K-12 resources include introductory level modules and activities, interactive multimedia, and a collection of experiments and hands-on activities.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE), which has a website of educational products designed to engage the public in nano science, engineering, and technology. NISE also organizes Nano Days, a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.

In Egypt, in2nano is a high school outreach program aiming to increase scientific literacy and prepare students for the sweeping changes of nanotechnology.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Nanotechnology education outside of school

  • Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE) has a website of educational products designed to engage the public in nano science, engineering, and technology.Template:Citation needed The NISE Network also organizes Nano Days, a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.<ref>Nanodays and science festivalscnsi.ucsb.edu Template:Webarchive</ref>

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