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Program Details
Center
for Science and Engineering of Nanoscale Systems(SENS)
The
Nanotechnology Institute (NTI)
Laboratory
for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM)
Faculty
and Research at Penn Engineering
Professional
Master's Programs
Professional Short Courses
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Summer Short Course: Nanotechnology In
Emerging Markets
June 13 and 14, 2002 - Philadelphia,
PA
Course Summary
“The emergence of the ability to observe and manipulate matter on
the molecular and atomic size scale opens new vistas in fundamental
science and in engineered systems. We can now make circuits from single
molecules, use DNA to produce nanostructures, see the charge of a single
electron, and insert atoms into carbon nanotubes,” Dawn A. Bonnell,
Director, Center for Science and Engineering of Nanoscale Systems.
Nanotechnology and nanoscience merge traditional boundaries between
life sciences and physical sciences, enabling exploration of synthesis
of shapes and structures at the molecular level. This comprehensive
course presents state-of-the-art research and technology in the nanotechnology
field as it relates to the fundlemental science and potential applications
in materials, electronics, biomedical devices, and molecular biology.
Government spending, research activities, and the interest of the general
public have been focused on nanotechnology for the last year as demonstrated
by a request from the National Nanotechnology Initiative for a $518
million budget in 2002. There is no question about the significance
of this effort as new discoveries in this highly, multi-disciplinary
field can impact almost every industry through new materials, improved
energy sources, electronics, photonics, medical therapeutics, drug delivery,
and self-assembling molecular machinery. The question is where, when,
and through what means will these research activities be brought to
fruition ?
Hundreds of companies have already formed or initiated an effort at
the nanoscale level. These efforts are lead by material manufactures,
followed by the providers of enabling instrumentation and software.
Filling out the list is nanoelectronics, biomedical applications, molecular
machines, and investment groups.
This course is designed to help those individuals associated with this
new field to strategically evaluate how their business or technology
interests could be affected by new research in nanotechnology. This
course will examine primary research thrusts that are taking place at
the nanoscale (10-9 meters). Certainly we already have materials and
processes that utilize effects that occur at this scale, but the key
differentiation of today’s work and focus of this course is the deliberate
control, observation, and characterization of the “action” taking place
at this small level.
Course topics include a basic review of underlying principles and basic
areas of study in physics, electronics, communications, medical diagnostics,
and treatment. After this introduction a more detailed discussion of
nano-materials (particles, tubes, morphology, etc.) relating to the
synthesis, structure, and properties will be presented. Applications
and devices created for nanoelectronics, molecular electronics, biomolecular
devices, drug delivery, and nanoelectrical and mechanical systems (NEMS)
will then be reviewed. Lab demonstration of equipment and devices used
at the University of Pennsylvania will provide a realistic look into
what infrastructure is necessary to perform nanotechnology research
and work with these novel devices.
Information on technology transfer and more immediate nanotechnology
successes stories will also be examined through a presentation by the
director of the regional investment group, the Nanotechnology Institute
(NTI).
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Who Should Attend
The Nanotechnology Course is a two-day program for all professionals
who would like to gain an understanding and be prepared to respond to
the emerging research activities at the nanoscale level. Some of the
people that should attend include:
- Business development staff.
- Technology transfer personnel.
- Venture capitalists and technology evaluators.
- Research and development managers.
- Government program managers.
After attending the course, you will appreciate the different technology
fields that are involved with nanotechnology research and the feasibility
of various applications. You will be able to make assessments about
the development time of new products, technologies, and the needs of
this rapidly advancing research area.
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