Achievement

An optional IGERT course, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, was developed providing an integrated foundation of nanoscience from the point of view of physics, chemistry, engineering and biology. It also provides students with a common interdisciplinary background for communication and collaboration across disciplines. The course was held in a video conferencing facility to allow Princeton IGERT students to attend virtually. The course was open to all interested graduate students.

A pilot course developed last year jointly by the Nanotechnology for Clean Energy IGERT and the Renewable and Sustainable Fuel Solutions IGERT, Integrated Energy Challenges and Opportunities, has been adopted as an integral course for the Rutgers Energy Institute Energy Certificate Program. The course will continue to feature lecturers from both IGERTs and will be held yearly during the fall semesters.