The Pennsylvania State University January 2009 NSF ATE National Center for Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge NACK Center

Some History PA NMT Partnership established 1998 NSF ATE Regional Center Educational Partners: – PA Commission for Community Colleges – PA State System of Higher Education – Penn State Industry-led since inception Broad applications of nanotechnology 18-credit capstone semester Leveraging NSF NNIN site Degree programs at 30 PA institutions educational pathways Educator and industry workshops Summer Nanotech Academies National role since 2005 NSF ATE NACK Center created in 2008

Develop a workforce for existing and emerging micro- and nanotechnology- based PA industries Develop a workforce for existing and emerging micro- and nanotechnology- based PA industries Bring the high-paying jobs of nanotechnology to Pennsylvanians Bring the high-paying jobs of nanotechnology to Pennsylvanians Encourage the use of nanotechnology by PA industry Encourage the use of nanotechnology by PA industry Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable PA citizenry Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable PA citizenry Regional Center Overarching Goals

Regional Center Core Concepts Commitment to provide an affordable 18-credit hands-on nanotechnology education experience to associate degree students anywhere in Pennsylvania Commitment to provide an affordable 18-credit hands-on nanotechnology education experience to associate degree students anywhere in Pennsylvania Focus on associate degree education, with complementary programs for secondary and baccalaureate students, educators, and incumbent workers Focus on associate degree education, with complementary programs for secondary and baccalaureate students, educators, and incumbent workers Emphasis on the full range of nanotechnology applications and a commitment to prepare students for work in any industry using micro- or nanotechnology Emphasis on the full range of nanotechnology applications and a commitment to prepare students for work in any industry using micro- or nanotechnology Commitment to promote the sharing of nanotechnology expertise, research and education infrastructure across higher education institutions Commitment to promote the sharing of nanotechnology expertise, research and education infrastructure across higher education institutions

Regional Center Results 508 students have completed the Center’s capstone semester in nanofabrication at Penn State 508 students have completed the Center’s capstone semester in nanofabrication at Penn State Gold standard for nanofabrication technician education. Gold standard for nanofabrication technician education. 895 educators and industry personnel have completed workshops 895 educators and industry personnel have completed workshops 1,289 secondary students have completed Nanotech Academies 1,289 secondary students have completed Nanotech Academies The 2007 survey of capstone semester graduates shows that: The 2007 survey of capstone semester graduates shows that: 55 percent of graduates are employed full-time and are no longer students 55 percent of graduates are employed full-time and are no longer students 20 percent are employed full time and are also full- or part-time students 20 percent are employed full time and are also full- or part-time students 25 percent are full-time students not employed full-time. 25 percent are full-time students not employed full-time. Of the 75 percent of graduates who are employed full time, two thirds are employed by 72 companies using nanotechnology. Of the 75 percent of graduates who are employed full time, two thirds are employed by 72 companies using nanotechnology. Of the capstone semester graduates who are full-time students: Of the capstone semester graduates who are full-time students: 15 percent are finishing their associate degree 15 percent are finishing their associate degree 65 percent are pursuing a baccalaureate degree 65 percent are pursuing a baccalaureate degree 20 percent are pursuing graduate degrees 20 percent are pursuing graduate degrees

Micro and Nanotechnology Companies That Have Hired Capstone Semester Graduates II-VI Corporation Accellent Adhesives Research, Inc Advanced Gas Technologies Advantech AGAM Agere Alcoa Allied Electronics Alden Products Amedeo Amgen Inc. Apogee Photonics Arrow International Avail Technologies BioElectroSpec B. Braun Boston Applied Technologies BD (Becton, Dickinson) BP Solar Cabot Cabot Microelectronics Correge Sensors Cosmos Technologies Crystalplex Cyoptics DRS Laurel Technologies Dana Corporation Doucette Industries Dupont Optellius Optinel Systems Philips Medical Systems Plextronics Probes Unlimited PPG PPL Rhetech Rohm and Haas Ross Technologies RJ Lee Seagate Technologies Siemens Co. SI International Solarity Spectrum Technologies Strategic Polymers Synthes Textron Lycoming Thermo Electric PA Transene Tyco Electronics US Air Force Uniroyal Optoelectronics Vectron International Velox Semiconductor Westfalia Technologies Westmoreland Mech. Testing & Research Xactix Ex One Fairchild Semiconductor Fincor Automation First Energy F.S. Elliott General Dynamics Robotic System GlaxoSmithKline GTS Hershey Medical Center Illuminex Intel Corporation IQE Johnson & Johnson Johnson Matthey Judson Technologies Keystone Communications Keystone Engineering Kurt J. Lesker LCM Technologies Lehighton Electronics Lockheed Martin Lucent Technologies Lutron Electronics Maxima Technologies Membrane Assays Merck Mintera Corporation NanoHorizons Natural Nano, Inc Northrup Grumman, Inc

Teaching Cleanroom 90 percent of the capstone semester processes and techniques are taught in the teaching cleanroom Capstone semester students continue to utilize the NNIN site for certain advanced fabrication processes and characterization techniques The educational cleanroom concept for workforce development is transferable across the country. Community college students experience Hands-on nanotechnology training at the Penn State teaching cleanroom site

Develop a workforce for existing and emerging micro- and nanotechnology-based US industries Develop a workforce for existing and emerging micro- and nanotechnology-based US industries Bring the high-paying jobs of micro- and nanotechnology to Americans Bring the high-paying jobs of micro- and nanotechnology to Americans Encourage the use of nanotechnology by industry Encourage the use of nanotechnology by industry Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable citizenry. Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable citizenry. Continue the very successful, resource-sharing NMT model within PA Continue the very successful, resource-sharing NMT model within PA NACK Overarching Goals

Institutional Partners Penn State Penn State Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Dakota County Technical College (MN) Dakota County Technical College (MN) Maricopa County Technical College (AZ) Maricopa County Technical College (AZ) Museum of Science, Boston Museum of Science, Boston National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing Northwestern University Northwestern University University of Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico

NACK Center Activities 1. Disseminate NACK curriculum and resources sharing models 2. Continue to improve NACK micro- and nanotechnology curriculum 3. Promote educational and career opportunities in nanofabrication 4. Ensure continued development of programs of the Regional Center. 5. Promote participation by underrepresented groups 6. Provide professional development for educators and industry personnel 7. Create an alumni network and job placement services for graduates 8. Establish national skill standards and program accreditation 9. Provide funding strategies for programs beyond NSF ATE funding 10. Generate new knowledge on effective nanotechnology education

Center Director Stephen Fonash Managing Dir. Paul Hallacher Alumni Network: DCTC Program Promotion and Student Recruitment: (To Be Named) Dissemination of Full Service Site Sharing Model: Penn State Dissemination of Teaching Cleanroom Site Model: Penn State Diversity: University Of Puerto Program Sustenance: Penn State Professional Development: Penn State Industrial Advisory Board National Visiting Committee Center Evaluators: Mr. Albert Schwabenbauer Dr. Len Sterry Dr. Brenda Mitchell Skill Standards: NACFAM Curriculum Catalogue: Maricopa Oversight Committees* Seed Grants Program Curriculum Promotion and Recruitment Professional Development Alumni Network Skill Standards Program Financing *All oversight committees chaired by a representative of a community or technical college NACK Center Organization

NACK RESOURCES Incumbent Worker Training Secondary School Curriculum Enhancement Set of 6 Nanotechnology Courses Student Recruitment Educators Workshops Remote Access Tools Nanotech Academies Industry Outreach 2+2 and Education Pathways Nano4me.org Web site Teaching Cleanroom Alumni Services

Set of 6 Nanotechnology Courses 1.Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview 2.Basic Nanotechnology Processes 3.Materials in Nanotechnology 4.Patterning for Nanotechnology 5.Materials Modification in Nanotechnology 6.Characterization and Testing

Summary of Prerequisite Skills Necessary to Take the Set of 6 Nanotechnology Courses Basic concepts of algebra Basic concepts of chemistry Basic properties of matter Atoms, molecules, gases, liquids, solids Basic concepts of electro-magnetic phenomena Basic concepts of electrostatics Interaction of energy and matter Physics of light Basic concepts of biology

Micro- and Nanotechnology Foundation Skills Micro- and Nanotechnology Foundation Skills Basics of Chemical and Material Properties Basics of Chemical and Material Properties Chemical and Materials Handling Chemical and Materials Handling Health, Safety, and Environmental Concerns Health, Safety, and Environmental Concerns Cleanroom Use, Design, and Maintenance Cleanroom Use, Design, and Maintenance Pumps, Flow Control Systems, Scrubbers, Sensors: Use and Maintenance Pumps, Flow Control Systems, Scrubbers, Sensors: Use and Maintenance Vacuum Systems: Use and Maintenance Vacuum Systems: Use and Maintenance Plasma Generating Systems: Use and Maintenance Plasma Generating Systems: Use and Maintenance Furnaces: Use and Maintenance Furnaces: Use and Maintenance Chemical Reaction Systems: Use and Maintenance Chemical Reaction Systems: Use and Maintenance Contamination Control Contamination Control Process Integration Process Integration Introduction to Statistical Process Control Introduction to Statistical Process Control Biocompatibility Biocompatibility Micro- and Nanotechnology Fabrication Skills Top-down Fabrication Top-down Fabrication Optical, E-beam, Stamping, and Imprinting Lithography Optical, E-beam, Stamping, and Imprinting Lithography Reactive Ion, Sputter, and Wet Etching Reactive Ion, Sputter, and Wet Etching Chemical Vapor and Physical Vapor Deposition Systems Chemical Vapor and Physical Vapor Deposition Systems Ion Beam, Plasma-Based, and Chemical Materials Modification Ion Beam, Plasma-Based, and Chemical Materials Modification Bottom-up Fabrication Bottom-up Fabrication Chemical, Physical, and Biological Self-Assembly Chemical, Physical, and Biological Self-Assembly Tailored Molecule Synthesis Tailored Molecule Synthesis Nanoparticles: Colloidal Chemistry Nanoparticles: Colloidal Chemistry Nanoparticles: Plasma and Grinding/Milling Approaches Nanoparticles: Plasma and Grinding/Milling Approaches Nanoparticles: Chemical Vapor Deposition Nanoparticles: Chemical Vapor Deposition Micro- and Nanotechnology Characterization Skills Optical Microscopy Optical Microscopy Scanning Probe Microscopy Scanning Probe Microscopy Atomic Force Microscopy Atomic Force Microscopy Electron Microscopy Electron Microscopy Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and FE-SEM) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and FE-SEM) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM and FE-TEM) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM and FE-TEM) Chemical Characterization Chemical Characterization X-ray (EDS) X-ray (EDS) Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy Auger Electron Spectroscopy Auger Electron Spectroscopy Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Electrical Characterization Electrical Characterization Current-Voltage Measurements Current-Voltage Measurements Capacitance Measurements Capacitance Measurements Opto-electronic Device Measurements Opto-electronic Device Measurements Physical Characterization Physical Characterization Spectrophotometer Spectrophotometer Profilometer Profilometer X-ray Diffraction X-ray Diffraction Micro- and Nanotechnology Professional Skills Team Building Team Building Problem Solving Problem Solving Project Organization and Planning Project Organization and Planning Research Skills Research Skills Assessing Cost of Ownership Assessing Cost of Ownership Presentation Skills Presentation Skills Technical Reporting and Documentation Technical Reporting and Documentation Handling and Generating Intellectual Property Handling and Generating Intellectual Property Summary of Skills Taught in the Set of 6 Nanotechnology Courses

Resources Available Course Notes for each course Lab Manuals for each course

How These 6 Courses Can Be Used A post-secondary institution can use these as- (1) A stand-alone two course introduction to nanotechnology (2) Can be an institution's first offerings in nanotechnology and then gradually add the other 4 courses (1)Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology (2) Basic Nanotechnology Processes (3) Materials in Nanotechnology (4) Patterning for Nanotechnology (5) Materials Modification in Nanotechnology (6) Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

How These 6 Courses Can Be Used A post-secondary institution can use the 6 course set as- (1) A “capstone semester” in nanotechnology. Prerequisite skill set obtained from courses already offered at the institution (2) Need “Teaching Cleanroom” (3) Need “web access” to some equipment or research university partner (1)Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology (2) Basic Nanotechnology Processes (3) Materials in Nanotechnology (4) Patterning for Nanotechnology (5) Materials Modification in Nanotechnology (6) Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

How These 6 Courses Can Be Used A post-secondary institution can be a regional/state resource- (1) Providing the “capstone semester” in nanotechnology as a service to the region/state. Prerequisite skill set obtained from courses already offered at each partner institution (2) Need “Teaching Cleanroom” at central facility (3) Need “web access” to some equipment or research university partner (1)Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology (2) Basic Nanotechnology Processes (3) Materials in Nanotechnology (4) Patterning for Nanotechnology (5) Materials Modification in Nanotechnology (6) Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

Summary of Course Delivery Options Reproduce NACK courses complete with labs Reproduce NACK courses complete with labs Reproduce NACK courses with limited labs Reproduce NACK courses with limited labs Delivering most labs remotely through NACK partners Delivering most labs remotely through NACK partners Teaching some courses and delivering others remotely through NACK partners Teaching some courses and delivering others remotely through NACK partners Delivering all six courses remotely through NACK partners Delivering all six courses remotely through NACK partners Picking and choosing from among the above options and the six courses to create new courses Picking and choosing from among the above options and the six courses to create new courses Using NACK partners as a resource for course notes and labs Using NACK partners as a resource for course notes and labs

Remote Access Tools From our lab… …to your classroom

Education Pathways Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (14 two-year institutions) The Pennsylvania College of Technology Allegany College of Maryland (PA Campuses) State System of Higher Education (14 four-year institutions) The Pennsylvania State University Local School Districts

Student Recruitment Open Houses Campus Visits MaterialsExperience

Nanotech Academies

Secondary School Curriculum Enhancement

Educator Workshops

Industry Outreach

Incumbent Worker Training

Nano4me.org Web Site

Teaching Cleanroom

Alumni Services

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