Nearly every Fortune 500 manufacturing company is active in
nanotechnology. The new technology is used in biomedical, batteries, materials,
paint, automotive components and UV protecting cosmetics.Nanotechnology, the ability to do things on a
molecular and atomic size scale, is quickly becoming the basis of many
scientific breakthroughs.
In 2005, UW System gave UWP permission to develop a minor in
MEMS/Nanotechnology.
The mission of the center is to foster collaboration among
the comprehensive UW System campuses to result in innovation in the science and
engineering of nanotechnology to serve the people of Wisconsin and the Midwest
region through high-tech business development; education of students to
participate fully in knowledge-economy careers and to develop entrepreneurial
competencies, and creation of knowledge for the public good.
The goal of the UWP program is to provide industries with
highly qualified individuals and create collaborative partnerships with
industry, government labs and other educational institutions in pursuit of
scientific advancement.
Fundraising initiatives include equipping the
characterization room and laboratories, constructing a clean room, endowing a
faculty chair position, supporting faculty development and research, and
establishing student scholarships.
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