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What is Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology?
Nanofabrication involves the manufacturing of structures in the nano-range (10-1000 times the size of an atom) and in the micro-range (more than about 1000 times the size of an atom). This high-tech industry of the future grew out of blending chemistry, biology, and semiconductor microelectronics “chip” manufacturing.
What can I do with a Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Degree?
Program graduates become employed in a variety of well-paying careers, including:
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biomedical applications
• Information storage
• Fiber-optic communications (internet)
• Microelectronics (flat-screen televisions and computer screens)
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology at Penn State:
The Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Program can be tailored to students’ goals by providing opportunities to choose from courses in biology, chemistry, or engineering. Students in nanofabrication technology need some chemistry background, an understanding of electrical measurements and basic physics, and basic computer skills. Recommended high school courses include two years of algebra, one year of physics, and one year of chemistry.
Semester Planning/Course Requirements (pdf)
Students will complete three semesters at Penn State Greater Allegheny. The final semester is completed at Penn State University Park in the $23 million, state-of-the-art equipment base for nanofabrication. The final six courses totaling 18 credits contain the following:
• Materials, Safety, Health Issues, & Equipment Basic to Nanofabrication
• Basic Nanofabrication Processes
• Thin Film Utilization in Nanofabrication
• Lithography for Nanofabrication
• Materials Modification in Nanofabrication
• Characterization, Packaging, and Testing in Nanofabrication
