Nanoscale Science and Nanotechnology
Each new economic era has been accompanied by scientific and technological breakthroughs to propel our nation forward as a world economic power. Nanotechnology represents a tremendous opportunity for the U.S. to advance the scientific community and the global economy. A recent survey of industry by the Federal Government estimates that in 10 years at least 50% of all new advanced industrial products will incorporate some aspect of nanotechnology (Roco, 2005). For the past few years, many scholars in nanotechnology estimate that the U.S. will need 1 - 2 million new workers trained in nano-science, with a vast majority of these workers requiring only a two-year post-secondary degree. Nanoscale science is defined as “the manipulation of materials measuring 100 nanometers or less in at least one dimension,” with a nanometer measuring one-billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology is the product of technology developed using nanoscale science. The following links will provide you with more information about Nanoscale Science and Nanotechnology:

Nano Related Links:

Penn State's Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization

Penn State Nanofabrication Lab

Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

National Nanotechnology Initiative

How Stuff Works - Nanotechnology

Taking Pictures of Things You Can't See

NanoKids

ScienCentral

Center for Nanotechnology - NASA

Nanoscale Science Education

Nanooze - online science news magizine for kids

Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network

Science Museums with Nanoscale Science Interests:

The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Museum of Science