- Tokyo, Japan
This course introduces students to core concepts in nanotechnology fused with principles of innovation, business creation, entrepreneurship, intellectual property and the global economic and collaborative environment in Japan. Students are challenged to contemplate economic, environmental and societal implications of new, rapidly developing nanotechnologies, especially considering recent enabling technical developments in information technology, environmental sensing, energy sustainability and medicine and exploring fundamental issues related to intellectual property, the innovative process, international competition and cooperation, and the roles of governmental policy and societal perception of nanotechnology. Students will participate in academic and industry visits, and complete coursework and presentations in groups.
Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering
Course(s)
- CHE 379 - Advanced Nanotechnology & Innovation for Beginners
Academic Information
Students receive in-residence credit for CHE 379M. Approved Technical Elective for ECE, ChE, BME, ME, ASE. Tech elective (Nano Tech core) or AE or free elective for ESE. M/S/E elective for CE; elective for ARE; engineering elective for EVE. Outside tech elective PEN, GEH. Other majors welcome but should consult advisor.
Faculty
Dr. Brian Korgel has created two successful nanotechnology companies based on his research. He is the Director of UT's Energy Institute and the Center for a Solar Powered Future, a Phase III Industry/University Cooperative Research Center funded by the National Science Foundation.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- All engineering majors are welcome.
- Also open to non-Engineering majors interested in the course topics.
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
The program cost includes housing in private rooms with bathroom in an extended-stay style accommodation.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2024 Program Fee: $5,825. Fee includes group airport pick up and return in Tokyo, housing, activities and site visits, SUICA transit card w/ pre-loaded credit, local support services. Fee does NOT include airfare, most meals, passport, insurance, or personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: May 7, 2024 to June 6, 2024
- Instructional: May 7, 2024 to June 6, 2024
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2023
Application Code
355085
Program Coordinator
Chelsea Cowan
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Financial Aid
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Next Step
Questions? Contact Chelsea Cowan at chelsea.cowan@austin.utexas.edu or click on "Make an appointment" above to schedule an advising session. Information sessions are 9/18 5-6pm in EER 3.646 and 10/4 5-6pm in EER 1.518.