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Nanoscale Sciences

Nanoscale science is the study and use of materials at the molecular or nanometer level. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, or approximately one one-millionth the size of the period at the end of this sentence.

Why Nanoscience?

The Nanoscale Science Program at Northwest

Northwest's Nanoscale Science program is an interdisciplinary major involving the fields of biology, chemistry, and physics. This new multidisciplinary program prepares students for success in a high-growth, high-tech career field through courses and labs that provide an in-depth understanding of nanoscale phenomenon, while offering hands-on experience and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and computer simulations. Northwest has the first-and still the only-undergraduate program in nanoscale science in the region.

Explore our website more to learn about the courses, faculty, laboratories, and research opportunities that make Northwest an excellent place to launch your career.

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