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Stanford Nanofabrication Fundamentals

Learn essential principles and techniques of nanofabrication and characterization using Stanford's advanced research facilities.

Learn essential principles and techniques of nanofabrication and characterization using Stanford's advanced research facilities.

This comprehensive course introduces researchers to nanofabrication and nanocharacterization techniques using Stanford's advanced facilities. The curriculum covers fundamental principles, equipment operation, and practical applications across multiple disciplines. Through condensed learning units, participants gain essential knowledge about plasma physics, optics, sputter-deposition, and various characterization methods. The course serves both as mandatory training for Stanford facility users and as a valuable resource for anyone interested in nanofabrication technology.

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Stanford Nanofabrication Fundamentals

This course includes

10 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free

What you'll learn

  • Master fundamental principles of nanofabrication techniques

  • Understand nanocharacterization tools and methods

  • Learn proper equipment operation procedures

  • Gain practical knowledge of research facility protocols

  • Develop cross-disciplinary understanding of nano applications

Skills you'll gain

Nanofabrication
Nanocharacterization
Materials Analysis
Research Methods
Laboratory Equipment
Plasma Physics
Optics
Sputter Deposition
Facility Operations
Research Tools

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Module Description

This course provides comprehensive training in nanofabrication and nanocharacterization techniques. The curriculum covers operation procedures for advanced research equipment at Stanford's facilities, including the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility and Stanford Nano Shared Facilities. Through focused learning units, participants gain understanding of fundamental principles and practical applications across multiple scientific disciplines, from basic concepts to detailed operating procedures.

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Pioneering Nanotechnology Education at Stanford

Daniella Duran serves as the Education and Outreach Program Manager at nano@Stanford, where she leads educational initiatives for the NSF-funded National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) site. After earning her B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA and M.S. in Education from Stanford, she has established herself as a key figure in nanotechnology education. Based at Stanford's Nanofabrication Facility, she works closely with facility staff to develop and implement comprehensive educational programs, including the Nanoscience Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers (NanoSIMST) which trains over 30 teachers annually in nanoscience education. Her responsibilities include managing community college internship programs, coordinating facility tours, developing web-based training materials, and organizing public engagement events such as NanoDays and the Bay Area Science Festival. As an experienced facilitator and curriculum designer, she oversees the creation of just-in-time educational resources that help users navigate sophisticated nanofabrication equipment and complex processes. Through her leadership, nano@Stanford continues to expand access to nanotechnology education and training across academic, industry, and public sectors.

Stanford Nanofabrication Fundamentals

This course includes

10 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free

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