Variant of CIP 2011- STEM groupings

a.3 - Engineering and engineering technology

Engineering and engineering technology: This class contains all CIP instructional programs classified as engineering or engineering technology.

15. - Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects.

15.16 - Nanotechnology

This subseries comprises instructional program class 15.1601.

15.1601 - Nanotechnology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles and technical skills to manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level (in the range of 1-100 nanometers) and to design, fabricate, and integrate nanoscale structures, devices, and systems. These programs include courses in materials science, thermodynamics, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, and nano/micro device fabrication and testing.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • nanoengineering
  • nanoengineering technology
  • nanofabrication technology
  • nanoscience technician
  • nanoscience technology
  • nanotechnology