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MBA Meets CNSE 

Just what exactly what goes on in those big white buildings on the corner of Washington Avenue Extension and Fuller Road? First and second year full-time MBA students, faculty and staff were invited to a presentation and tour of the College of NanoScale Science and Engineering to find out. In his presentation, Assistant VP and Professor Bob Geer explained the many uses and applications for nanotechnology, including healthcare, electronics, defense and software. "Nano" refers to nanometer, or one billionth of a meter, the length scale used to depict atomic dimensions.  

 
In addition to the CNSE, the facility houses collaborative "clean room" space for research and development operations for several chip makers and equipment and materials manufacturers to be used in products from scratch-free paint, wrinkle and stain-resistant fabrics, sunscreen lotions, skis and photographic paper. It is also an economic hub for companies that utilize nanotechnology in their products. The presentation and tour provided an optimal way for MBA students to explore the breadth of science and technology partnerships and new ventures.

- Daniel Gibson '09 MBA