California's technological leadership is founded on the quality
of its schools and universities. Technology will continue to play
a crucial role in the economic health of the state, and in order
to reap the greatest benefit, California must ensure the excellence
of education for its workforce. The challenge of properly educating
our future science and technology leaders, is in providing a broad-based,
thorough educational experience that will retain its relevancy in
a rapidly changing society. The science and technology of nanosystems
must draw from a diverse make-up of traditional academic disciplines
as well as from a perspective that is well-grounded in economic
and social context. At every level of employment, the high-tech
workforce must be adequately prepared in critical evaluation and
communication, as well as in technical skills.
The CNSI is developing a graduate degree program designed to advance
the field of nanosystems research and technology that includes a
spectrum of innovative learning opportunities. Eventually, the CNSI hopes to expand the program to include an undergraduate degree. The Institute will
build on the interplay between nanosystems research and education
to:
- Enhance the training of future researchers and decision-makers
- Create a leading set of multidisciplinary courses
- Enrich school and community resources
- Influence the technical capabilities of current industrial
scientists and engineers
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