Careers in Nanotechnology

The worldwide need for nanotechnology workers is expected to reach 2 million by 2015. Already there are numerous resources for students with interests in the field. Here are some of them:

Albany Nanotech Careers

American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science


American Assoc. of Physics Teachers

American Institute of Physicists

American Physical Society

Arizona State University
Careers in Biomolecular Nanotechnology

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE Career and Employment Resources

Penn State University Nanofabrication Facility
Nanotech Camps, Pathways to Nanotechnology Careers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Career Resources

Science Master’s Education
A clearinghouse for Master’s education in the Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering

Reading

Converging Science & Technology at the Nanoscale: Opportunities for Education and Training (pdf), Nature Biotechnology, Vol. 21, No. 10, Oct. 2003, by Dr. Mihail C. Roco

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