The Pennsylvania State UniversityJanuary 2009

NSF ATE National Center for Nanotechnology Applications

and Career Knowledge

NACK Center

Some HistorySome History

PA NMT Partnership established 1998NSF ATE Regional Center 2001-2008 Educational Partners:

–PA Commission for Community Colleges–PA State System of Higher Education–Penn State

Industry-led since inceptionBroad applications of nanotechnology18-credit capstone semesterLeveraging NSF NNIN siteDegree programs at 30 PA institutions2+2+2 educational pathwaysEducator and industry workshops Summer Nanotech AcademiesNational role since 2005NSF ATE NACK Center created in 2008

Develop a workforce for existing and Develop a workforce for existing and emerging micro- and nanotechnology-emerging micro- and nanotechnology-based PA industriesbased PA industries

Bring the high-paying jobs of Bring the high-paying jobs of nanotechnology to Pennsylvaniansnanotechnology to Pennsylvanians

Encourage the use of nanotechnology by Encourage the use of nanotechnology by PA industryPA industry

Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable PA citizenryPA citizenry

Regional Center Overarching Goals

Regional Center Core ConceptsRegional Center Core Concepts

Commitment to provide an affordable 18-credit hands-on Commitment to provide an affordable 18-credit hands-on nanotechnology education experience to associate degree nanotechnology education experience to associate degree students anywhere in Pennsylvaniastudents anywhere in Pennsylvania

Focus on associate degree education, with complementary Focus on associate degree education, with complementary programs for secondary and baccalaureate students, programs for secondary and baccalaureate students, educators, and incumbent workerseducators, and incumbent workers

Emphasis on the full range of nanotechnology applications Emphasis on the full range of nanotechnology applications and a commitment to prepare students for work in any and a commitment to prepare students for work in any industry using micro- or nanotechnologyindustry using micro- or nanotechnology

Commitment to promote the sharing of nanotechnology Commitment to promote the sharing of nanotechnology expertise, research and education infrastructure across expertise, research and education infrastructure across higher education institutionshigher education institutions

Regional Center ResultsRegional Center Results

508 students have completed the Center’s capstone semester in 508 students have completed the Center’s capstone semester in nanofabrication at Penn Statenanofabrication at Penn State Gold standardGold standard for nanofabrication technician education. for nanofabrication technician education.

895 educators and industry personnel have completed workshops895 educators and industry personnel have completed workshops 1,289 secondary students have completed 1,289 secondary students have completed Nanotech AcademiesNanotech Academies The 2007 survey of capstone semester graduates shows that:The 2007 survey of capstone semester graduates shows that:

55 percent of graduates are employed full-time and are no longer students55 percent of graduates are employed full-time and are no longer students 20 percent are employed full time and are also full- or part-time students20 percent are employed full time and are also full- or part-time students 25 percent are full-time students not employed full-time. 25 percent are full-time students not employed full-time.

Of the 75 percent of graduates who are employed full time, two thirds Of the 75 percent of graduates who are employed full time, two thirds are employed by 72 companies using nanotechnology. are employed by 72 companies using nanotechnology.

Of the capstone semester graduates who are full-time students:Of the capstone semester graduates who are full-time students: 15 percent are finishing their associate degree15 percent are finishing their associate degree 65 percent are pursuing a baccalaureate degree65 percent are pursuing a baccalaureate degree 20 percent are pursuing graduate degrees 20 percent are pursuing graduate degrees

Micro and Nanotechnology Companies That Have Hired Capstone Semester Graduates

II-VI CorporationAccellentAdhesives Research, IncAdvanced Gas Technologies AdvantechAGAMAgereAlcoaAllied ElectronicsAlden ProductsAmedeoAmgen Inc.Apogee PhotonicsArrow InternationalAvail TechnologiesBioElectroSpecB. BraunBoston Applied TechnologiesBD (Becton, Dickinson)BP SolarCabotCabot MicroelectronicsCorrege SensorsCosmos TechnologiesCrystalplexCyopticsDRS Laurel TechnologiesDana CorporationDoucette IndustriesDupont

OptelliusOptinel SystemsPhilips Medical SystemsPlextronicsProbes UnlimitedPPGPPLRhetechRohm and Haas Ross TechnologiesRJ LeeSeagate TechnologiesSiemens Co.SI InternationalSolaritySpectrum TechnologiesStrategic PolymersSynthes Textron LycomingThermo Electric PATranseneTyco Electronics US Air ForceUniroyal OptoelectronicsVectron InternationalVelox SemiconductorWestfalia TechnologiesWestmoreland Mech. Testing & ResearchXactix

Ex OneFairchild SemiconductorFincor AutomationFirst EnergyF.S. ElliottGeneral Dynamics Robotic SystemGlaxoSmithKlineGTSHershey Medical CenterIlluminexIntel CorporationIQEJohnson & JohnsonJohnson MattheyJudson Technologies Keystone Communications Keystone EngineeringKurt J. LeskerLCM TechnologiesLehighton ElectronicsLockheed MartinLucent TechnologiesLutron ElectronicsMaxima TechnologiesMembrane AssaysMerckMintera CorporationNanoHorizonsNatural Nano, IncNorthrup Grumman, Inc

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Teaching CleanroomTeaching Cleanroom

90 percent of the capstone 90 percent of the capstone semester processes and semester processes and techniques are taught in the techniques are taught in the teaching cleanroomteaching cleanroom

Capstone semester students Capstone semester students continue to utilize the NNIN site continue to utilize the NNIN site for certain advanced fabrication for certain advanced fabrication processes and characterization processes and characterization techniques techniques

The educational cleanroom The educational cleanroom concept for workforce concept for workforce development is transferable development is transferable across the country.across the country. Community college students experience

Hands-on nanotechnology training at the Penn State teaching cleanroom site

Develop a workforce for existing and emerging Develop a workforce for existing and emerging micro- and nanotechnology-based US industriesmicro- and nanotechnology-based US industries

Bring the high-paying jobs of micro- and Bring the high-paying jobs of micro- and nanotechnology to Americansnanotechnology to Americans

Encourage the use of nanotechnology by industryEncourage the use of nanotechnology by industry Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable Create a nanotechnology-knowledgeable

citizenry.citizenry. Continue the very successful, resource-sharing Continue the very successful, resource-sharing

NMT model within PANMT model within PA

NACK Overarching Goals

Institutional Institutional PartnersPartners

Penn StatePenn State Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Dakota County Technical College (MN)Dakota County Technical College (MN) Maricopa County Technical College (AZ)Maricopa County Technical College (AZ) Museum of Science, BostonMuseum of Science, Boston National Coalition for Advanced ManufacturingNational Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern University University of Puerto RicoUniversity of Puerto Rico

NACK Center ActivitiesNACK Center Activities

1.1. Disseminate NACK curriculum and resources sharing modelsDisseminate NACK curriculum and resources sharing models

2.2. Continue to improve NACK micro- and nanotechnology curriculumContinue to improve NACK micro- and nanotechnology curriculum

3.3. Promote educational and career opportunities in nanofabricationPromote educational and career opportunities in nanofabrication

4.4. Ensure continued development of programs of the Regional Center.Ensure continued development of programs of the Regional Center.

5.5. Promote participation by underrepresented groupsPromote participation by underrepresented groups

6.6. Provide professional development for educators and industry personnelProvide professional development for educators and industry personnel

7.7. Create an alumni network and job placement services for graduatesCreate an alumni network and job placement services for graduates

8.8. Establish national skill standards and program accreditationEstablish national skill standards and program accreditation

9.9. Provide funding strategies for programs beyond NSF ATE fundingProvide funding strategies for programs beyond NSF ATE funding

10.10. Generate new knowledge on effective nanotechnology educationGenerate new knowledge on effective nanotechnology education

Center DirectorStephen Fonash

Managing Dir.Paul Hallacher

Alumni Network:

DCTC

Program Promotion and Student Recruitment:

(To Be Named)

Dissemination ofFull Service Site Sharing Model:

Penn State

Dissemination ofTeaching Cleanroom

Site Model:Penn State

Diversity:University Of Puerto

Program Sustenance:Penn State

Professional Development:

Penn State

Industrial Advisory Board

National Visiting Committee

Center Evaluators:Mr. Albert Schwabenbauer

Dr. Len SterryDr. Brenda Mitchell

Skill Standards:NACFAM

Curriculum Catalogue:Maricopa

Oversight Committees*

Seed Grants ProgramCurriculumPromotion and RecruitmentProfessional DevelopmentAlumni NetworkSkill StandardsProgram Financing

*All oversight committees chaired by a representative of a community or technical college

NACK Center OrganizationNACK Center Organization

NACK RESOURCES

Incumbent Worker

Training

Secondary School

Curriculum Enhancement

Set of 6Nanotechnology

Courses

StudentRecruitme

nt

EducatorsWorkshops

Remote Access Tools

NanotechAcademies

IndustryOutreach

2+2 and 2+2+2Education Pathways

Nano4me.orgWeb site

Teaching Cleanroom

Alumni Services

Set of 6 Nanotechnology Courses

1. Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview2. Basic Nanotechnology Processes3. Materials in Nanotechnology4. Patterning for Nanotechnology5. Materials Modification in Nanotechnology6. Characterization and Testing

Summary of Prerequisite Skills Necessary to Take the Set of 6 Nanotechnology Courses

• Basic concepts of algebra• Basic concepts of chemistry• Basic properties of matter

• Atoms, molecules, gases, liquids, solids• Basic concepts of electro-magnetic phenomena• Basic concepts of electrostatics • Interaction of energy and matter• Physics of light• Basic concepts of biology

Micro- and Nanotechnology Foundation SkillsMicro- and Nanotechnology Foundation Skills Basics of Chemical and Material PropertiesBasics of Chemical and Material Properties Chemical and Materials HandlingChemical and Materials Handling Health, Safety, and Environmental ConcernsHealth, Safety, and Environmental Concerns Cleanroom Use, Design, and MaintenanceCleanroom Use, Design, and Maintenance Pumps, Flow Control Systems, Scrubbers, Pumps, Flow Control Systems, Scrubbers,

Sensors: Use and MaintenanceSensors: Use and Maintenance Vacuum Systems: Use and MaintenanceVacuum Systems: Use and Maintenance Plasma Generating Systems: Use and MaintenancePlasma Generating Systems: Use and Maintenance Furnaces: Use and MaintenanceFurnaces: Use and Maintenance Chemical Reaction Systems: Use and MaintenanceChemical Reaction Systems: Use and Maintenance Contamination ControlContamination Control Process IntegrationProcess Integration Introduction to Statistical Process ControlIntroduction to Statistical Process Control BiocompatibilityBiocompatibility Micro- and Nanotechnology Fabrication Skills Micro- and Nanotechnology Fabrication Skills Top-down FabricationTop-down Fabrication

Optical, E-beam, Stamping, and Imprinting Lithography Optical, E-beam, Stamping, and Imprinting Lithography Reactive Ion, Sputter, and Wet EtchingReactive Ion, Sputter, and Wet Etching Chemical Vapor and Physical Vapor Deposition Chemical Vapor and Physical Vapor Deposition

SystemsSystems Ion Beam, Plasma-Based, and Chemical Materials Ion Beam, Plasma-Based, and Chemical Materials

Modification Modification Bottom-up FabricationBottom-up Fabrication

Chemical, Physical, and Biological Self-AssemblyChemical, Physical, and Biological Self-Assembly Tailored Molecule SynthesisTailored Molecule Synthesis Nanoparticles: Colloidal ChemistryNanoparticles: Colloidal Chemistry Nanoparticles: Plasma and Grinding/Milling Nanoparticles: Plasma and Grinding/Milling

ApproachesApproaches Nanoparticles: Chemical Vapor Deposition Nanoparticles: Chemical Vapor Deposition

Micro- and Nanotechnology Characterization SkillsMicro- and Nanotechnology Characterization Skills Optical MicroscopyOptical Microscopy Scanning Probe MicroscopyScanning Probe Microscopy

Atomic Force MicroscopyAtomic Force Microscopy Electron Microscopy Electron Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and FE-SEM)Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and FE-SEM) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM and FE-TEM) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM and FE-TEM)

Chemical Characterization Chemical Characterization X-ray (EDS)X-ray (EDS) Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy Auger Electron Spectroscopy Auger Electron Spectroscopy Fourier Transform Infrared SpectroscopyFourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Electrical Characterization Electrical Characterization Current-Voltage MeasurementsCurrent-Voltage Measurements Capacitance MeasurementsCapacitance Measurements Opto-electronic Device MeasurementsOpto-electronic Device Measurements

Physical Characterization Physical Characterization SpectrophotometerSpectrophotometer ProfilometerProfilometer X-ray DiffractionX-ray Diffraction

Micro- and Nanotechnology Professional SkillsMicro- and Nanotechnology Professional Skills Team BuildingTeam Building Problem SolvingProblem Solving Project Organization and PlanningProject Organization and Planning Research SkillsResearch Skills Assessing Cost of OwnershipAssessing Cost of Ownership Presentation SkillsPresentation Skills Technical Reporting and DocumentationTechnical Reporting and Documentation Handling and Generating Intellectual PropertyHandling and Generating Intellectual Property

Summary of Skills Taught in theSet of 6 Nanotechnology Courses

Resources AvailableResources Available

• Course Notes for each course• Lab Manuals for each course

How These 6 Courses Can Be Used

A post-secondary institution can use these as-

(1) A stand-alone two course introduction to nanotechnology

(2) Can be an institution's first offerings in nanotechnology and then gradually add the other 4 courses

(1) Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology

(2) Basic Nanotechnology Processes

(3) Materials in Nanotechnology(4) Patterning for

Nanotechnology(5) Materials Modification in

Nanotechnology(6) Characterization, Testing of

Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

How These 6 Courses Can Be Used A post-secondary

institution can use the 6 course set as-

(1) A “capstone semester” in nanotechnology. Prerequisite skill set obtained from courses already offered at the institution

(2) Need “Teaching Cleanroom”

(3) Need “web access” to some equipment or research university partner

(1) Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology

(2) Basic Nanotechnology Processes

(3) Materials in Nanotechnology(4) Patterning for

Nanotechnology(5) Materials Modification in

Nanotechnology(6) Characterization, Testing of

Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

How These 6 Courses Can Be Used A post-secondary institution

can be a regional/state resource-

(1) Providing the “capstone semester” in nanotechnology as a service to the region/state. Prerequisite skill set obtained from courses already offered at each partner institution

(2) Need “Teaching Cleanroom” at central facility

(3) Need “web access” to some equipment or research university partner

(1) Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology

(2) Basic Nanotechnology Processes

(3) Materials in Nanotechnology(4) Patterning for

Nanotechnology(5) Materials Modification in

Nanotechnology(6) Characterization, Testing of

Nanotechnology Structures and Materials

Summary of Course Delivery OptionsSummary of Course Delivery Options Reproduce NACK courses complete with labs Reproduce NACK courses complete with labs Reproduce NACK courses with limited labs Reproduce NACK courses with limited labs

Delivering most labs remotely through NACK partnersDelivering most labs remotely through NACK partners Teaching some courses and delivering others remotely Teaching some courses and delivering others remotely

through NACK partnersthrough NACK partners Delivering all six courses remotely through NACK partnersDelivering all six courses remotely through NACK partners Picking and choosing from among the above options and Picking and choosing from among the above options and

the six courses to create new coursesthe six courses to create new courses Using NACK partners as a resource for course notes and labsUsing NACK partners as a resource for course notes and labs

Remote Access Tools

From our lab…

…to your classroom

2+22+2+2

Education Pathways

Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (14 two-year institutions)

The Pennsylvania College of Technology

Allegany College of Maryland (PA Campuses)

State System of Higher Education (14 four-year institutions)

The Pennsylvania State University

Local School Districts

Student Recruitment

Open HousesCampus Visits

Materials Experience

Nanotech Academies

Secondary SchoolCurriculum

Enhancement

Educator Workshops

Industry Outreach

Incumbent Worker Training

Nano4me.org Web Site

Teaching Cleanroom

Alumni Services

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