Research Article
Creating Nanotechnicians for the 21st Century Workplace
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-642-04850-0_18, author={Michael Burke and Kristi Jean and Cheryl Brown and Rick Barrett and Carrie Leopold}, title={Creating Nanotechnicians for the 21st Century Workplace}, proceedings={Nano-Net. 4th International ICST Conference, Nano-Net 2009, Lucerne, Switzerland, October 18-20, 2009. Proceedings}, proceedings_a={NANO-NET}, year={2012}, month={5}, keywords={nanotechnician training two-year college program secondary school outreach training laboratory}, doi={10.1007/978-3-642-04850-0_18} }- Michael Burke
Kristi Jean
Cheryl Brown
Rick Barrett
Carrie Leopold
Year: 2012
Creating Nanotechnicians for the 21st Century Workplace
NANO-NET
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-04850-0_18
Abstract
The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Nanoscience Technology Training Program was designed and implemented to meet the growing demand for technicians skilled in nanofabrication, surface analysis and production of various micro and nano-scale products. The program emphasizes hands-on training and utilizes a state-of–the–art Applied Science and Advanced Manufacturing Training Laboratory to develop the KSA’s (knowledge, skills, attitudes) needed by industry. Two-year Associate in Applied Science degree, diploma and certificate tracks are offered in four industry focus areas; nanotechnology, microelectronics technology, bio-fuels technology and biotechnology. Students learn to work in multidisciplinary teams on design, prototyping, analysis and manufacturing processes of products. The program also hosts an extensive hands-on outreach program which interacted with over 8000 secondary school science students and 500 teachers in the first 12 months of operation.