Nanoscience Career Advice

This video adapted from North Dakota State College of Science explores the range of science and technology careers that work with matter at an incredibly small scale: the nanoscale. A college instructor explains that almost anyone interested in mathematics or science, whether it’s physics, biology, or chemistry, can find a job that’s right for them in the field of nanoscience. Workers employed in various industries that are exploring applications of nanoscience explain that a wide range of employment opportunities exist, no matter what your education level is—from a two-year degree to a PhD. The video also contains suggestions for what high school students can do now to plan for a career in nanoscience. The video runs 2:02 and is accompanied by a background essay, standards alignment, and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well.