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What college has the best NanoTech program? and do you think that would be a good major?

I'm asking because i think NanoTech seems like an interesting field but i'm not sure if it would be a good major and is it a growing field? #technology #major #nanotechnology

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Thank you comment icon Good option are nano-degrees on line. Udacity offer many nano-degrees from data analytics - to AI. Nathan Fricke
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Ryan’s Answer

I went to school with the purpose of studying nanotechnology applications, and after struggling through a few mechanical engineering courses, one of my professors sat me down and asked why I was studying mechanical engineering. When I told her I was very interested in nanotechnology, she politely explained that I didn't need to be in mechanical engineering to do that. It was a simple, but eye-opening experience for me.


Nanotechnology is a very diverse field, and so a lot of different disciplines touch on the subject. I admittedly have limited knowledge, but I don't know of any nanotechnology majors at the schools I am familiar with. Instead I see a lot of engineering schools that incorporate courses with research work that dives into applications of nanotechnology innovations, as well as teaching the fundamentals of how materials behave at that small scale.


Instead of looking for a college with a great nanotechnology major, I would look at which schools are publishing research in the area that interests you. Whether that's biomaterials, semiconductors, robotics, etc. certain schools are going to have a stronger track record with a particular type of project. Those are the schools I would be most interested in, combined with their general curriculum and reputation for getting undergraduate students access to research projects easily.


MIT has an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) that enables undergraduates to join research labs very easily. I participated in that and immediately worked on advanced research, while making a few extra dollars. Colleges that have programs like that are much more favorable to me, as having firsthand research experience will be valuable in numerous ways. Even if a college doesn't have a formal program can still be of interest if many students work on research, you might just have to do a little more digging.


Nanotechnology is finding its way into pretty much every facet of our lives, so there will be a growing number of demand for people who understand the unique aspects of the field.


Best of luck!

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Bekuechukwu’s Answer

I was a Research Scientist for 4 years working on Nanotechnology at Howard University, and I can tell you that it is a really big field. There is so much unknow, and so much to find out that it opens up a world of possibilities for you, which is why I like it soo much. The work can be tedious and not always rewarding in terms of results, but it gives a sense of gratification to know that you are adding value to a field that will be very essential for the world in the near future. I would recommend this for sure, and because it is an upcoming field, there is a lot of funding available in that space.
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Saquib’s Answer

If you are seeking a degree in Nanotechnology, you'll find there is a large range of degrees that can be earned. A major in Nanotechnology is offered at a small amount of schools, all of which are listed below. Our 2020 ranking of the best colleges that offer Nanotechnology degrees is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. You can find more information about a Nanotechnology degree below along with a look at schools that offer online degrees in Nanotechnology.
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