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Educating for the Nano Era

The Maryland NanoCenter sees a major challenge for nanotechnology in the development of creative scientists, innovative engineers, and a skilled workforce. Contributions to nano science, engineering, and technology demand unprecedented cross-disciplinary education, as well as exposure to new instruments, materials, and concepts. The rich partnerships and institutional collaborations at Maryland present a strong start in meeting this challenge. New and enhanced facilities represent a significant expansion of teaching and research labs relevant to nanotechnology and bioengineering.


"The Maryland Nanocenter sees a major challenge for nanotechnology in the development of creative scientists, innovative engineers, and a skilled workforce."

For Upperclassmen

Interdisciplinary Minor in Nanoscale Science and Technology

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The Maryland NanoCenter has initiated an innovative undergraduate program, the Interdisciplinary Minor Program in Nanoscale Science and Technology, drawing faculty and courses from multiple departments of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, the College of Computer, Math, and Physical Sciences, and the College of Chemical and Life Sciences. The program is open to any student majoring in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.

Completion of the program instills in students the broad perspective needed for nano, including understanding and experience in fabrication/synthesis of nanomaterials and structures, their characterization/measurement, the fundamental science underlying them, and their applications.

For more information on the new Nano Minor, click here or contact:
Director, Nano Minor- Professor Ray Phaneuf, MSE, or
Education Coordinator, Nano Minor- Dr. Kathleen Hart, MSE

For Freshmen

ENMA 181 - Introduction to Nanotechnology: The Future of Engineering (1 credit)

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This course is intended to put into perspective the roles of various engineering and science disciplines in nano, so that students interested in the field can decide which major will best suit their interests. It also provides a basis for students to decide if they want to pursue the Interdisciplinary Minor in Nanoscale Science and Technology.

Nano courses

Nano topics have increasingly dominated engineering and science courses at Maryland, often in the guise of topics for major class projects as well as instructional examples. To get a taste of nano related courses visit the Nano Minor courses page.