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A Cross-Disciplinary Graduate Degree Concentration in Nanotechnology at Stevens Institute of Technology by Faculty Working Group on Nanotechnology Graduate Education Prof. Kurt Becker (PEP), Prof. Hong-Liang Cui (PEP), Prof. Henry Du (CBME, Coordinator), Prof. Frank Fisher (ME), Prof. Xiaoguang Meng (CEOE), Prof. Yong Shi (ME), Prof. Svetlana Sukhishvili (CCB), and Prof. Hongjun Wang (CBME) Approved by the Institute Graduate Curriculum Committee on March 23, 2006 Nanotechnology as Defined by the National Nanotechnology Initiative Research and technology development at the atomic, molecular or macromolecular levels, in the length scale of approximately 1-100 nanometer range Creating and using structures, devices and systems that have novel properties and functions because of their small and/or intermediate size Ability to control or manipulate on the atomic scale Background and Motivation National Science Board’s 2020 Vision for NSF (draft) stipulates that “The National Science Foundation ensures that the Nation maintains a position of eminence in global science, technology and knowledge development, through leadership in transformational research and excellence in science education, thus driving economic vitality, an improved quality of life, and national security.” Nanotechnology is undoubtedly at the forefront of transformational research that will enable breakthrough and field-changing advancement in science and technology spanning a broad spectrum of engineering and science disciplines. Indeed, the last decade has witnessed a phenomenal growth in research investment in nanotechnology by federal agencies such as NSF, DARPA, and NIH. Nanotechnology will be the growth engine for RD for decades to come, with investment growth increasingly at the expense of traditional disciplinary domains. Market demand for professionals with advanced degree training relevant to nanotechnology will be fueled by the permeation o