The convergence of nanoscience, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science creates tremendous opportunities for the improvement of industrial productivity and quality of human life. The Stanford Center for Professional Development, in its commitment to extend Stanford research and teaching to students in industry, is developing this portfolio of courses and programs.

Non Degree Option and Graduate Certificates
Graduate Courses
Professional Education
Novel Materials for Extending Moore's Law
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Online Seminars
Free Online Seminars

If you want to update or refresh your skills in an area, or get a "first-taste" in a new discipline, SCPD offers graduate courses through the Non Degree Option (NDO). You may take individual courses or earn a graduate certificate through successful completion of courses in:

• Thin Films and Nanomaterials

• Integrated Circuit Fabrication Process (EE 212)
• Introduction to Micro and Nano Electromechanical Systems (M/NEMS) (E 240)
• Introduction to Sensors (ME 220)
• Nanophotonics (EE 336 / MATSCI 346)
• Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (MATSCI 316)
• New Methods in Thin Film Synthesis (MATSCI 312)
• Organic Semiconductors for Electronic and Photonics (MATSCI 343)
• Principles and Models of Semiconductor Devices (EE 216)
• Thin Film and Interface Microanalysis (MATSCI 323)

View Professional Education portfolio. When a full-length graduate course is more than you need and more than you can fit into your schedule, SCPD offers a growing portfolio of short-term, intensive learning experiences delivered in ways that meet the needs of busy professionals and managers.

Novel Materials for Extending Moore's Law. An exploration of new materials for continuing the dimensional scaling of MOS devices. Stanford University Campus, August 22-25

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Online Seminars. Learn from Stanford faculty and industry experts the fundamentals of nanoscience and nanotechnology with potentially significant impact for the materials, manufacturing, semiconductor electronics, photonics, data storage and life science industries.

Free Online Seminars. SCPD makes it possible for the public to view a series of thought-provoking seminars on a broad range of topics such as "Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders" and "Design and Manufacturing Forum". Listen to and learn from visionaries such as Donald Knuth, "Computer Musings", and many more.