ProgramCIP 15.1601

Nanotechnology

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles and technical skills to manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level (in the range of 1-100 nanometers) and to design, fabricate, and integrate nanoscale structures, devices, and systems. Includes instruction in materials science, thermodynamics, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, and nano/micro device fabrication and testing.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Nanofabrication Technology, Nanoscience Technician.