Trends in the Development of Nanotechnology Degree ... - NCLT
Trends in the Development of Nanotechnology Degree ... - NCLT
Trends in the Development of Nanotechnology Degree ... - NCLT
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Conclusions<br />
• The development <strong>of</strong> nanotechnology degree programs reflects <strong>the</strong><br />
emerg<strong>in</strong>g nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> technology itself.<br />
• Need for nanotechnology-specific degrees <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> current job<br />
market is not clear<br />
• However, more education may be needed <strong>in</strong>:<br />
– common techniques/concepts (e.g. characterization, nanoscale<br />
concepts) and<br />
– Interdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary aspects (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g ethics/safety/legal)<br />
• The variety <strong>of</strong> jobs affected by nanotechnology may <strong>in</strong>dicate that<br />
moderate levels <strong>of</strong> nanotechnology-relevant content is needed for<br />
non-STEM majors (e.g. manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, bus<strong>in</strong>ess/sales/market<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
John J. Heldrich Center for<br />
Workforce <strong>Development</strong><br />
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