2. Top 10 Problems Facing Humanity Over the Next 50 Years 1.Energy 2.Water 3.Food 4.Environment 5.Poverty 6.Terrorism & War 7.Disease 8.Education 9.Democracy 10.Population http://cnst.rice.edu/content.aspx?id=246

3. How Do We Solve These Problems? Advanced Sciences and Engineering Performing Research Understanding Material on “Another” Level Exposing Ourselves to “New” Ideas and Practices Doing “Things” That Have Not Been Done Before

4. Solution…Nanotechnology ! What is it? What do you know about it? Broad term, referring to the manipulation of matter at the atomic level. Encompasses many scientific disciplines. Impacts daily life and our future greatly. http://www.tzhealth.com

5. Which Brings Us To The Inevitable Question… How “Big” Is It? –‘Nano’ means one-billionth (or 1 x 10 -9 ) –Refer to time, volume, mass, length, etc. –Think about the following; http://nanoscience.massey.ac.nz/images/nanoscale.gif

6. So, How Does Nanotechnology Make It Happen? Material properties change! –Example: Au Why is this important? –New and exciting products can be created! Size

7. The NMT Capstone Semester NMT is an acronym for the following; Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology What Does It Mean? –Training on Advanced Instrumentation More than $42 million in equipment –150+ hours of instruction in two cleanrooms –Be able to build “anything” on the atomic level

8. The NMT Capstone Semester Open to all students across Pennsylvania –6 courses,18 credits at Penn State University – University Park, offered during all three semesters (fall, spring, summer). –Work towards a certification, minor, and/or major at institutions across the state. –When and if available, a State grant covers room and board while in the program, with every student eligible! Must be a US citizen and PA resident.

9. The NMT Capstone Semester A word about cost… Capstone Semester tuition fees are identical to the credit/course fee schedule of your home institution Apply for financial assistance through the financial aid office of your home college or university, if needed If already employed, you may be eligible for full or partial tuition reimbursement from your employer

10. The NMT Capstone Semester What Do You Need? –College level coursework/experience in the following; Chemistry Physics Algebra and Trigonometry Writing/Communication –A Recommendation from Professor at Your Institution What Is Helpful? –Coursework/Experience in; Electronics/Engineering Biology/Biotechnology

11. The NMT Capstone Semester What Will You Do? –Group based approach You and 3 to 4 other students for the entire semester –Lecture Three hours either 4 or 5 days a week –Laboratory Three hours either 4 or 5 days a week, generally –Projects Two to Three during the semester

12. The NMT Capstone Semester More About Projects… Nanoparticle Growth –Nisarg Patel (MCCC) –Mike Blaze (PSU Fayette) –Nikhil Patel (PSU) –Anthony Lucas (RACC) –Justin Becker (Northampton) Nanowire Growth –Katy Feather (PA Highlands) –Rebecca Albert (PCT) –Viral Patel (MCCC) –Rich Fowler (Northampton)

13. II-VI Corporation Accellent Adhesives Research, Inc Advanced Gas Technologies Advanced Powder Products Advantech Agere Alcoa Allied Electronics Alden Products Amedeo Apogee Photonics Arrow International Avail Technologies BioElectroSpec B. Braun Cabot Carbon NanoProbes Correge Sensors Cosmos Technologies Crystalplex Cyoptics DRS Laurel Technologies Dana Corporation Doucette Industries Electro-Optics Center at Penn State Univ. Ex One Fairchild Semiconductor Fincor Automation First Energy F.S. Elliott GlaxoSmithKline GTS Hershey Medical Center Illuminex 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 NanoHorizons Optellius Philips Medical Systems Philips Respironics Plextronics Probes Unlimited PPG PPL Rhetech Rohm and Haas Ross Technologies RJ Lee Seagate Technologies SI International Solarity Spectrum Technologies Strategic Polymers Synthes Textron Lycoming Thermo Electric PA Transene Tyco Electronics Vectron International Westfalia Technologies Westmoreland Mech. Testing & Research Xactix Currently, 76 PA employers have hired NMT Graduates! Companies Who Have Hired NMT Graduates

14. And Why Have They Hired NMT Graduates? Pittsburgh-based Company “Program graduates make outstanding employees when they come to work for us, from day one. “When we get them, we feel like we’re stealing from the competitor.” Lehigh Valley-based Company “When we need to hire, we look for students from the NMT program first. These students are our preference.”

15. And Why Have They Hired NMT Graduates? Harrisburg-based Company “The NMT program graduates are by far, the best of the best, when it comes to hands-on preparation and training for the workforce.” Lancaster-based Company “We take these NMT program graduates like that! Boom! Right off the top!”

16. Money, Money, Money! Recession-Proof Careers –All industries Degree levels and starting salaries: –Associates:$30,000 – $62,000/year –Bachelors:$40,000 – $65,000/year –Masters:$50,000 – $80,000/year –Doctorate:$80,000 – plus/year

17. Tremendous Resource At http://www.nano4me.org/PaNMT, you will find:http://www.nano4me.org/PaNMT A complete list of NMT partner institutions Full course descriptions A quick form that can be completed, so that I may contact you directly Eligibility requirements Graduate testimonials

18. What You Should Know About Me A.A.S. Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology B.S. Chemistry – American Chemical Society Certified Option –Visiting Researcher of Nanochemistry at University of South Carolina –Visiting Researcher of Microfluidics at Marshall University –Teaching Assistant for NMT Capstone Semester (twice) Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD Technologies, RTP) –Research Assistant in Continuous Glucose Monitoring – BioSense Group for 2 ½ years

19. Why Should You Care? Opportunity No “Guff” Education Experience Work Experience Directly Involved Support

20. Plus It’s Fun! http://www.sciencehumor.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nano-atleta.jpg http://aht.seriouseats.com/images/20081017-nanoburger.jpg http://www.nanowerk.com/news/id8037.jpg http://www.xigre.com/articles/music/guitars/20070530-Weird_guitar_Nanoguitar.jpg

21. Recall…Top 10 Problems Facing Humanity Over the Next 50 Years 1.Energy 2.Water 3.Food 4.Environment 5.Poverty 6.Terrorism & War 7.Disease 8.Education 9.Democracy 10.Population http://cnst.rice.edu/content.aspx?id=246

22. Nanotechnology Solves… 1. Energy2. Water http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/tree-electricity-47090804 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090907142347.htm

23. Nanotechnology Solves… 3. Food4. Environment http://http.cdnlayer.com/smoola/00/00/62/d68c121bef2e96e9_m.jpghttp://www.physorg.com/news170331512.html

24. Nanotechnology Solves… 5. Poverty Quality of Life benefits from; –Healthcare Improvements Rapid Diagnosis Targeted Therapies –Lowering Energy Costs More “bang for the buck” –Consumer Product Performance Increases One can truly get “more from less” 6. War and Terrorism http://www.fahad.com/pics/invisible_jacket.jpg

25. Nanotechnology Solves… 7. Disease8. Education http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908084941.htm http://luckyjane.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/psu_logo.jpg

26. Nanotechnology Solves… 9. Democracy10. Population http://www.examiner.com/x-12571-Buffalo-Senior-Care- Examiner~y2009m9d1-Lung-cancer-detected-by-breathalyzer http://www.sciencehumor.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/privada-nano.jpg

27. Conclusion Nanotechnology is a growing field of study and research, which is an enabling technology, across many disciplines. The NMT Capstone Semester is your first step to achieving your education and career goals, making a positive difference in many graduates lives. Consider this, those that do something “different” and “innovative” truly leave their mark on others.

28. Contact Information At Penn State Univ. Jamie G. Houseknecht 814-865-5285 (Work) 570-594-7475 (Mobile) juh147@engr.psu.edu http://www.nano4me.org/PaNMT