WVU Offers Nanosystems Emphasis for Science, Engineering Majors
National Science Foundation Funds
WVNano Program
Intro. to Nanotechnology Design
(ENGR 103)
Sp. 2010: Lectures TR 12:30-1:45; Labs TBA
Professor Lawrence Hornak lawrence.hornak@mail.wvu.edu
Revolutionary nanoscience-based technologies promise to reshape the future of humankind. Graduate studies, jobs and business opportunities await those trained in nanoscience. Yet, these technologies require skills missing from traditional undergraduate programs. To prepare a skilled workforce, WVU is establishing a nanoscience emphasis area, consisting of an introductory course, sophomore, junior and senior seminars, and culminating in paid research opportunities for qualified students. Women and other under-represented groups are especially encouraged to register.
- Interact one-on-one with a multidisciplinary team of WVU scientists conducting cutting-edge research (see WVNano Initiative (http://www.wvu.edu/~wvnano/)).
- Train on state-of-the-art research laboratory facilities that “see” at the nanoscale.
- Understand, analyze, and design nanoscale devices and systems.
- Appreciate their societal and ethical implications.
- Prepare for research in this cutting-edge science, opportunities for paid research at WVU.
- Can replace ENG 102, Honors credit also available
Student quotes from previous courses:
“This course is a comprehensive overview of modern science. You will be taught leading edge topics in various disciplines. This is the most valuable course I have ever taken.”
Without the course content on social and ethical issues, “I would have missed learning about how nanotechnology must be treated and created when designed. Without societal and ethical issues being discussed the course would be about the science of just how, and not why.”
Regarding the multidisciplinary teaching team: “It was wonderful to get so many viewpoints from masters of different sciences. It helped to promote learning even beyond my major’s curriculum.”
GIven limited seats, students should email Professor Hornak the following information at lawrence.hornak@mail.wvu.edu:
Name
700 Number
Intended Major
GPA (current or expected)
Credit hours in progress
Math course/level completed or in progress
Statement of Interest in the class
Class of 2008
Class of Spring 2009
Other Instructors: Boyd Edwards, Physics; Kasi Jackson, Women’s Studies; Letha Sooter, Biology; Robin Hensel, Engineering; Darran Cairns, Engineering; Other Affiliated Faculty: Dimitris Korakakis, Engineering; Peter Gannett, Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
886 Chestnut Ridge Road
P.O. Box 6223
Morgantown, WV 26506-6223
