Nanotechnology

Nano means 10^-9, a nanometer is one-billionth of a meter or the length of 10 atoms of hydrogen standing side by side, and nanotechnology is the development of technologies in the nanoscale range from 1 to 100 nanometers. This is incredibly small!

Ivy Tech's Nanotechnology program provides you with the skills needed to work as a technician in this emerging field. In this program, you will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Ivy Tech faculty, perform experiments with the state-of-the-art equipment in Ivy Tech's Nanotechnology Laboratory, use the University of Notre Dame Nanofabrication Facility (NDNF), have the opportunity to conduct research at Notre Dame under the supervision of its internationally recognized faculty, and eventually earn an associate of science degree in Nanotechnology.

After graduation you will have ample career opportunities in nanotechnology-related industries. According to the National Science Foundation, approximately two million nanotechnology workers will be needed worldwide by 2015. Moreover, nanotechnology has the potential to create five million additional related jobs overall in the global market by 2015. As a skilled technician, you can work in high-tech fields such as electronic, pharmaceuticals, chemical, and biomedical industries, to name a few.

You will also have an exciting opportunity to continue your education at Purdue University-North Central after graduating from Ivy Tech. Our articulation agreement with Purdue allows you to transfer all your associate of science credits to Purdue-North Central toward a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology. This means even more career opportunities as well as a path to graduate school.

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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Cleanroom Technician, Engineering Technician, Nanofabrication Technician

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Science. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Graduates will also earn the Transfer General Education Certificate.

To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer.