A New Approach To Microelectronics And Nanotechnology Education For Undergraduates Of All Disciplines

Cressler, John D.

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“…Therefore, nanotechnology education programs are better served and sustained by being part of a wider plan that is inclusive of solutions to as many of these challenges as practically possible. Albeit the literature includes multiple reports about nanotechnology courses and educational modules attempting to overcome some of these challenges as well as attempting to handle some of the required content [4,[6][7][8], balancing the breadth and depth of a course in nanotechnology remains a challenge that could benefit from more methods and practices experienced by educators. To include most of the topics needed while attempting to overcome a majority of the challenges in teaching nanotechnology requires a well thought out course that is designed with all these issues in mind while being complemented through a wider and more comprehensive plan.…”

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Balanced Depth and Breadth in a New Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Course

Jiao

Barakat

2011

Journal of Educational Technology Systems

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The field of nanotechnology has outgrown the discovery phase into the application and even commercial production phases. Consequently, the need for a workforce capable of supporting this growth is more than ever. However, because of the different challenges associated with nanotechnology education, specific courses are required to be developed and implemented in engineering schools to help produce this much needed workforce. This article describes the details of developing and implementing a course entitled Fundamentals of Nanotechnology as part of an umbrella plan for nanotechnology education and awareness at multiple levels. The course is designed to overcome most of the challenges facing nanotechnology education. As an example, one of the major challenges related to teaching this topic is the lack of equipment and facility, due to high cost, among other factors. Computer based activities are proposed and implemented to overcome this challenge. The course aims at providing a multidisciplinary pool of science and engineering students with the elements needed to continue and expand into the nanotechnology field, regardless of their discipline or focus. This course was developed and first implemented during the spring semester of 2010. Results from this offering were assessed to help close the quality loop and improve the next offering, the sequel project-based course, as well as the umbrella plan.

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Balanced Depth and Breadth in a New Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Course

Jiao

Barakat

2011

Journal of Educational Technology Systems

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Nanotechnology in Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings

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Nanotechnology is the science, engineering, and application of submicron matters that tie together unique biological, chemical, and physical properties of nanoscale materials in essentially new and beneficial ways. Nanoscience and nanotechnology involve the ability to see and to control individual atoms and molecules. The interest in nanotechnology arises from its potential to significantly affect numerous fields, including information technology, energy, healthcare, the environment, homeland security, national defense, and agriculture. Nanotechnology can be used across many fields, such as physics, chemistry, biology, material science, and engineering. This field will serve to trigger the next wave of the technology revolution.As nanotechnology is emerging and beginning to impact many aspects of our lives, the opportunities for careers are expanding rapidly. A major challenge of this field is the training and education of a new generation of skilled workers. This paper studies different approaches that are used by different institutions of higher education to integrate nanotechnology concepts into their curriculum.

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A New Approach To Microelectronics And Nanotechnology Education For Undergraduates Of All Disciplines

Cited by 2 publications

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Balanced Depth and Breadth in a New Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Course

Balanced Depth and Breadth in a New Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Course

Nanotechnology in Engineering Education

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