Undergraduate Certificate in

Nanotechnology Online

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Undergraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology—OnlineNanotechnology is revolutionizing many industries, and what was once considered impossible has become a reality. This fascinating multidisciplinary area of engineering and science has been used to improve existing technology and to create new ones—from self-cleaning windows and odorless socks to antimicrobial paints and dressings for wounds.

At the nanoscale, atoms and molecules behave so differently that nanotechnology has the potential to transform practically every industry—aerospace, information technology, transportation, medicine, and energy. It’s been said that nanotechnology may produce more changes in the next 30 years than were experienced in the entire twentieth century.

This online certificate can prepare you to take on a greater role in this continuously evolving field of engineering and science. Whether you have been working in the field or are interested in exploring a new career path, the certificate can provide you with an excellent framework to build on or an entry point into the profession.

Who Should Apply?If you want to better understand the practice and applications of nanotechnology and work in industry as a technician, engineer, or scientist, this program was created for you.

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CurriculumThe 18-credit online Undergraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology consists of six 3-credit courses to give you a solid foundation for career growth and opportunities. The courses are designed to provide a background in nanotechnology synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and application. The courses include:

E SC 211: Material, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology

E SC 212: Basic Nanotechnology Processes

E SC 213: Materials in Nanotechnology

E SC 214: Patterning for Nanotechnology

E SC 215: Nanotechnology Applications

E SC 216: Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

The Penn State DifferencePenn State was an early leader in the fields of nano materials and nanotechnology education, beginning in 1993 with the opening of the Penn State Nanofabrication Facility (NanoFab), a part of the National Nanofabrication Infrastructure Network, and continuing with the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU), one of the nation’s leading nanotechnology workforce development programs. The CNEU has developed and taught nanotechnology courses for more than a decade.

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Career Opportunities for GraduatesThe demand will continue to grow worldwide for workers at all levels who have skills in nanotechnology synthesis, fabrication, and characterization. The federal government, in stressing the unprecedented spread of nanotechnology, has stated that it “…is likely to change the way almost everything—from vaccines, computers, and automobile tires to objects not yet imaginable—is designed and made.”

Opportunities exist in a number of fields including:

consumer products

defense and military application

medicine and medical devices

pharmaceuticals

biotechnology

aerospace

energy

environmental sciences

Begin Your Application TodayTo pursue the online Undergraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology, you will first need to complete an online application form, found by clicking on the “HOW TO APPLY” link from the program overview page at worldcampus.psu.edu/nanotech.

To enroll in this undergraduate certificate program, you must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED and have first-year, college-level algebra and science prior to enrolling.

Program Benefits L earn through convenient online courses taught by the same experienced faculty who teach on campus

E nhance your résumé with a respected certificate from an accredited university

S tand out in a competitive job market; acquire a skill set valued in a variety of industries and professions

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Contact UsTo learn more about the Undergraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology, offered in partnership with the Penn State College of Engineering, contact:

Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization Email: nanotech@engr.psu.edu Phone: 814-865-9635 118 Research West Building University Park PA 16802

World Campus Admissions Counselors Email: wdadmissions@outreach.psu.edu Phone: 800-252-3592 (toll free within the United States) Phone: 814-865-5403 (local and international)

For more information, visit: worldcampus.psu.edu/nanotech

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