Nanotechnology: How to Get Started!
A panel of leading experts provides a strategic overview for colleges that are
starting or thinking about starting a nanotechnology program. Come and learn
about current best practices in program design and implementation, including the
exemplary NSF Penn State University-community college nanofabrication
partnership. Session participants explore opportunities and models for building
business and education partnerships for starting programs in nanofabrication or
nanobiotechnology. Analytical tools useful for targeting your program to
workforce needs in your region are also provided and discussed.
Bill Laney, Director, Program Development, Salt Lake Community
College, UT; Peter Saflund, Associate Director, National Workforce Center
for Emerging Technologies, Bellevue Community College, WA; Elaine Johnson,
Director, Bio-Link, City College of San Francisco, CA; Karen Halvorson,
Vice President, Academic Affairs, Dakota County Technical College, MN; Paul
Hallacher, Director, Research Program Development, Pennsylvania State
University, PA