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What is the best pathway towards the nanotechnology field?

Since thereʻs no specific nanotechnology major, Iʻm wondering what could be the best majors and classes that provide the best chance for preparing me for the nanotechnology field. #nanotechnology #technology #engineering #stem #college #college-major

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Naomi’s Answer

Hi Cheysen - Nanotechnologies is a very hot career topic and exciting career opportunity. Below I have listed some potential majors per your request and two support resources of what Nanotechnology field has to offer and how to prepare, and lastly a reflection article from a student about the choices he made entering this career field.

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These majors offer studies and research in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials: Bioengineering. Chemical engineering. Chemistry. Electrical engineering. Materials science and engineering. Mechanical engineering. Physics.
Here is also a support website to guide you with preparing in the fields from college insight https://admission.wsu.edu/academics/fos/Public/field.castle?id=7656
And a reflection from a past student who entered the nanotechnology workforce with pros and cons. https://thenanostudent.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/was-a-nanoengineering-major-a-good-choice/
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Any engineering discipline -- mechanical, biotechnology, electrical and computer... The point is that nanotechnology will pervade most other disciplines in engineering and science. Physics will be involved, so any education in any of those fields will inevitably intersect with nanotechnology. I personally would recommend physics and biology along with an engineering path so as to take the most advantage of these very hot technologies. And for understanding and appreciating them.

Another aspect of nanotechnology that I don't think enough folks appreciate is the potential for misuse and damage. Because of that, I would try to get engaged in bio-ethics (bioethics), and also to learn as much as possible about OSHA-related concerns. Like any new technology, the risks are often understood later than the technology itself. And also, as in nuclear technology, over- and under-estimated.
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