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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the appropriate undergraduate major for someone aspiring to become a nanotechnology or material science researcher. Participants explore various educational paths, institutions, and additional skills that may be beneficial in this field.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that there are dedicated undergraduate programs in nanotechnology and material science.
  • Questions arise regarding which institutions are the best for these fields, with mentions of Rice, MIT, Purdue, and schools in China.
  • There is uncertainty about the necessity of learning physics and which mathematics courses would be beneficial for a career in nanotechnology.
  • One participant references the core course outline for nanotechnology engineering at the University of Waterloo as a potential guide.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for majoring in physics and chemistry to build a foundational understanding of nanoscience, suggesting that graduate school would be a necessary step afterward.
  • Concerns are raised about the requirements needed to excel in the nanotechnology field and whether other courses might also have revolutionary potential.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best undergraduate major or institution, and multiple competing views regarding educational paths and necessary skills remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the importance of specific subjects and institutions, indicating a lack of clarity on the optimal educational trajectory for aspiring researchers in nanotechnology and material science.

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Unknown_9999 said:
nanotechnology/material science researcher?

well there are schools that offer undergrads in nanotech and material science...
 


maverick_starstrider said:
well there are schools that offer undergrads in nanotech and material science...

which is the best one?rice?mit?or purdue??how about schools in china? should i learn physics too?what are some maths that will benefit me?what are the other things that could help me excel in this field?
 


Unknown_9999 said:
which is the best one?rice?mit?or purdue??how about schools in china? should i learn physics too?what are some maths that will benefit me?what are the other things that could help me excel in this field?

I don't really know which american schools (I'm Canadian) but if you go into a program that is dedicated to either nanotech or material science you'll just take the courses you're supposed to (and they'll probably outline extra courses you might want to take). As a reference here's the core course outline for nanotechnology engineering at Waterloo http://www.nanotech.uwaterloo.ca/Undergraduate_Studies/Course_List/?show=core
 


maverick_starstrider said:
I don't really know which american schools (I'm Canadian) but if you go into a program that is dedicated to either nanotech or material science you'll just take the courses you're supposed to (and they'll probably outline extra courses you might want to take). As a reference here's the core course outline for nanotechnology engineering at Waterloo http://www.nanotech.uwaterloo.ca/Undergraduate_Studies/Course_List/?show=core

i know about that,but isn't mit the leading school in nano industry?what kind of requirements do i need to do well in nano field?are there any other courses that has potential to revolutionrize the world too?
 


If it were me, I'd like to major in physics and chemistry to make sure I understand the basics of nanoscience which I think begins in chemistry and physics. Then I would go to grad school for nanoscience or materials engineering. Or I would major in materials science and minor in chemistry and of course go to grad school. If I were going to be a researcher I'd make sure I understood all the basics and build from that by going to grad school.
 

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