The Professional Training
Certificates in Nanotechnology is
funded by the following:
1. a grant awarded under the President’s
High-Growth Job Training Initiative, as
implemented by the U.S. Department of
Labor’s Employment & Training
Administration.
2.
In partnership with the San Bernardino
Community College District, the California
Institute of Nanotechnology has recently
received a grant under the Responsive
Training Fund for Incumbent Workers by the
Chancellor's Office of the California
Community Colleges.
The Professional Training Program in
Nanotechnology is made possible thanks to
our supporting partners:
NASA Nanotechnology Center
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Stanford University
Santa Clara University
University of California, Riverside
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology
Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
National Hispanic University
Berkeley City College
IG Partners
Jones Day
Knobbe Martens
Global Crown Capital
Townsend & Townsend
Combimatrix, Inc.
NanoGram Corporation
Quantum Sphere, Inc.
Antibodies, Inc.
SDC Materials, Inc.
NanoScience Exchange
Institute for Community Inclusion
Work2Future Workforce Investment Board
NOVA Workforce Investment Board
Alameda Workforce Investment Board
Oakland Workforce Investment Board
California Manufacturing
Technology Consulting
California State Employment Training Panel
California Community Colleges Workplace
Learning Initiative
California
Institute of Nanotechnology
The
California Institute of Nanotechnology’s mission is
to conduct research and development and provide
professional education
and training in the frontier of nanotechnology to meet
the needs of the emerging industry for the benefit of
the society.
The
California Institute of Nanotechnology conducts advanced
& applied research in nanotechnology to help solve major
problems facing mankind such as diseases, shortage of
energy and global environmental issues.
With our
expertise and a large network of world class
collaborators focusing a broad spectrum of nanosciences
and nanotechnology, we provide
business and advanced
technical consulting services to a number
large multinational corporations around the world.
California
Institute of Nanotechnology serves as the central hub to
manage a number of projects such as:
Conducting advanced R&D in nanomaterials,
nanobiotechnology, nanoscale thin film solar cell
systems.
Studying
societal & environmental impact of converging
technologies
Developing policy and
investment initiatives for nanotech and clean tech
Developing international curricula for workforce
training in nanotech and clean tech industry.
Providing education & workforce training to help
dislocated workers in California to have high
skilled jobs in the industry;
Facilitating venture investment for start-up
companies.
Michael Cohen
Founder and Principal
Law Office of Michael N. Cohen, P.C.
Duncan
Griffiths
Business Development Manager
NanoSight
Ali
Sahabi
Founder and Chairman
Green Institute for Village Empowerment
Joe
Heinzmann
Director of Business Development, West Region
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Les
Hamasaki
Founder
Green Technology Institute
Stephen Jenkins
CEO
Advanced Conservation Systems
Summary:
Get the latest scoop on new emerging technology,
intellectual property rights and green initiatives for
nanotech and clean tech at the Nano Clean Tech Forum on
Thursday, August 28.
This free event, sponsored by the California Institute
of Nanotechnology in partnership with the San Bernardino
Community College District, will take place all day,
from 9 AM - 5 PM, at the Donald F. Averill Advanced
Technology Training Center, 114 S. Del Rosa Drive, San
Bernardino, California.
Topics to be discussed include: recent developments in
the commercial applications of fuel cell technology;
joint ventures and strategic alliances in nanotech and
clean tech; thin film applications for display and
solar; new technologies to visualize, size and
characterize nanoparticles; and making the Inland Empire
the center for green technology.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact
with our guest speakers from the legal arena, emerging
technologies and the non-profit world.
Date: August 28
Location: Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408 Registration: Registration is free. However, space is limited. Please
pre-register online to reserve your seat.
Pre-registered individuals will be given priority.
http://cleantechinstitute.org/registration-nanocleanforum.htm
Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology
Professional
in San Jose
The curriculum includes 150 hours
of lectures, discussions and lab practicals, covering
nano-characterization and fabrication, nanobiotechnology,
thin films and photovolatics, emerging clean
technologies and EPA regulations of nanomaterials. Lab
practicals include hands-on training with a Scanning
Electron Microscope.
In
addition to classroom learning and group assignments, students are expected to
participate in industry seminars which will be held on
Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
We offer two tracks:
6 Week
Classes are held Monday - Thursday from 1:30 PM - 5:30
PM, Labs from 9 AM - 1 PM on Saturdays, and Industry
Seminars on Thursdays 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Next Training Date: TBA
13 Week
Classes are held Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM and Industry
Seminars on Thursdays 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Next Training Date: August 2 - October
30, 2008
Prerequisite:
a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art, Sciences or
Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.
Location Corporate Headquarters
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Micro-NanoFabrication
for Photovoltaics Workshop
The
Micro-NanoFabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop is an
intensive certificate program geared towards introducing
technical and business managers to the applications of
nanotechnology for photovoltaics. The program includes a
hands-on lab component covering the basic principles and
practice of micro-nano fabrication techniques applied to
electronic devices.
Participants will become trained in ultra high vacuum
physical vapor deposition, lithography, etching and
cleaning, metallization, and specimen characterization
using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Total duration
of the course is 30 hours, consisting of three 2-hour
lectures and three 8-hour labs. Lectures will be held
from 7 PM - 9 PM on Wednesdays and Labs will be held
from 9 AM - 5 PM on Saturdays.
Next Training Dates: August 13 - 30,
Sept. 6 - 20, Dec. 6-20.
Nanotechnology Professional
Development Training Programs
Monthly Workshops in San
Bernardino
The California Institute of Nanotechnology will be
offering the Business Re-Engineering and Train the
Trainers courses at the Donald F. Averill Applied
Technology Training Center in San Bernardino, starting
May 13, 2008.
Business Re-Engineering - provides
insight on the state of nanotechnology from an industry
perspective and highlights fundamental applications,
environmental issues, and how to finance and run a
successful nanotech venture. This intensive 3-day
program consists of classroom style lectures, group
discussions and requires completion of a mini-business
proposal. >>
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Train the Trainer – features a series
of technical workshops on state-of-the-art advanced
manufacturing techniques, including nanocharacterization,
nanofabrication, and the commercial applications for nanobiotechnology, thin films and carbon nanotubes. This
4-day intensive program consists of classroom style
lectures, group discussions, a tour of a nanomanufacturing site, and requires completion of a
mini-proposal. >>
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Course Schedule Both courses will be offered monthly starting
May 13, 2008. For a complete course schedule, please
follow the link >>
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Location
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
