The Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge Center Mission Statement
The Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK Center) was established at the Penn State College of Engineering in September 2008 through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.
NACK Mission Statement
- Build partnerships in nanotechnology education among Research Universities, 2-year Community and Technical Colleges, and 4-year Colleges/Universities through resource sharing (courses, programs, laboratory facilities, staff) and through 2 + 2 programs for student development
- Educate students for careers in a spectrum of industries by providing them with a nanotechnology knowledge base which can be used in many types of applications and companies
- Insure that this broad nanotechnology education (21st century material science and engineering) is one which students can build upon throughout their professional careers
- Develop the means to enable this broad nanotechnology education in synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and applications at 2-year Community and Technical Colleges in every region of the US
Goals
- Support development of two-year degree programs in micro- and nanotechnology across the country
- Emphasize hands-on laboratory education and attention to the full range of micro- and nanotechnology applications
- Offer professional development programs in micro- and nanotechnology for secondary and postsecondary educators
- Develop and deliver incumbent worker education programs in micro- and nanotechnology for industry
- Create pathways from secondary schools through associate and baccalaureate degrees and beyond
NACK Overview
Click here to view an overview of NACK.
Links
- Program Development
- Curriculum
- Standards
- Alumni Network
- Promoting Diversity
- Marketing and Promotion
- Seed Grants
- Management
