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The University of Puerto Rico is a multi-campus
comprehensive public research university which serves
students across the island. The University houses an NSF EPSCoR
sponsored Institute for Functional Nanomaterials (IFN) and is
engaged with the NACK Center (Nanotechnology Applications &
Career Knowledge) in addressing industry needs for a skilled
nanotechnology workforce in Puerto Rico. This nanotechnology
workforce effort is focused at the Humacao campus, within the
Physics and Electronics Department.
As partners with the
NACK Center, the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao and the
Institute for Functional Nanomaterials are engaged in:
Promoting the participation of underrepresented groups
in micro and nanotechnology education
Implementing the
Pennsylvania State University’s Capstone Semester in micro- and
nano technology. The courses are being presented initially in a
workshop mode.
Replicating the Pennsylvania State
University’s teaching clean room site model.
Education/training in micro and nano technology will be
offered to:
Associate and Baccalaureate degree students
(of natural sciences) that will become future workers within
STEM related fields, preparing them to be inserted in the
aerospace, manufacturing, and life science sectors, among others
Industry and incumbent workers with an Associate or
Baccalaureate degree in natural sciences, offering then the
opportunity to upgrade their skills.
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