Nanoscience Technology

Outcomes

Major Description

This program prepares students for careers in the nanobiotech, nanomaterials and nanoelectronics industries. Offered through a partnership with the University of Minnesota, the program gives graduates the skills and knowledge to land jobs in companies and corporations applying nanotechnology to product development, testing, research and development, and manufacturing design.

Work Environment

Nanoscience technicians work in research, production, marketing and business environments where nanoscale is integral to the industry. The U.S. nanotech market is expected to mushroom to $1 trillion by 2012.

Potential Job Titles

  • Nanotechnologist
  • Nanoscience Technician
  • Nanoelectronics Expert
  • Nanobiotech Researcher
  • Nanoscale Fabrication Technician
  • Nanomaterials Research Associate

Salary Data

    • Average Salary (Global): $42,662/year
      (Small Times survey)

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to this program must take the ACCUPLACER test and achieve a score above the minimum standards in math and reading to be eligible for acceptance into several first semester courses.

ASSETS Scholarships

Thanks to a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant, DCTC is offering 15 $8,000 scholarships a year over the course of four years to eligible students enrolling or already enrolled in the college's Nanoscience Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Networking Administration, Information Systems Management and Software Development programs.

For more information on ASSETS scholarships, please contact:

Nano-Link

The National Science Foundation awarded Dakota County Technical College a $3 million grant to develop the Midwest Regional Center for Nanotechnology Education, or Nano-Link.

Nano-Link

Situated on DCTC's Rosemount campus, Nano-Link will work to create a skilled workforce of nanotechnologists to enhance economic growth in nanoscale science and technology. The center builds on the success of DCTC's pioneering Nanoscience Technology program, which was established in partnership with the University of Minnesota to prepare graduates for employment in the abundant array of industries where nanoscience applications are rapidly emerging.

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Faculty

Deb Newberry 651-423-8328 deb.newberry@dctc.edu BIO
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