Nanoscience Technology Program

Nanoscience is the rigorous study of how things work at one billionth of a meter and larger. It involves many different sciences: chemistry, biotechnology, physics, electronics, and materials science. This is a two year associate degree program.

Nanotechnology Emerging Job Market

Nanoscience is applied in many different industries today and is expected to grow in impact. In alternative energy systems it is important in turning sunlight into electricity, making high performance batteries and purifying ethanol for fuel. In the medical field nanotechnology is used to detect and treat diseases such as cancer and diabetes, repair damaged nerves and improve the performance of medical implants. Nanotechnology is also being used in the cosmetics, electronics, defense, and security industries. Micro Electro Mechanical Systems or MEMS are used in sensors, high definition displays, advanced communication devices and many other consumer products.

Career Opportunities

Nanoscience graduates work in laboratories conducting preparation and analysis, in cleanrooms manufacturing micro and nanoscale devices such as computer chips and sensors. Many graduates may work as equipment technicians or engineering assistants and are involved in characterizing materials at the micro and nanoscale using electron microscopy or X-ray characterization. Common job titles

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