<p>Hi, I want to get into the nanotech field; however, I do not know what universities that are out there that would support my endeavor. From prior knowledge, it is understood that physics/chemistry double major is an optimal approach. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could enlighten me with universities that would be good for my pursuit into nanotechnology.</p>
<p>Well back when I was interested in going into nanotechnology, I remember reading about Cornell's lab for it. You could look into that, I guess.</p>
<p>My friend is going to Case Western for nanotech. She chose it over other top programs in the country, so maybe look into CWRU.</p>
<p>Nanotechnology is a term for a lot of different things. Some schools are good at some aspects of nanotech while other schools are better at different aspects of nanotech. Cornell has a large new building, Duffield Hall, that is devoted to nanotechnology. Many of the courses ralated to nanotechnology do not have the word "nanotechnology" in their name. They are about things like VLSI, materials science, applied physics, and so on. Cornell has a relatively comprehensive curriculum and research program in areas related to nanotechnology. The Applied Physics major at Cornell is appropriate for pursuing nanotechnology interests. The Applied Physics program at Cornell is ranked #1 in the country by US News.</p>
<p>Rice is best known for its work in nanotechnology. It has been rated one of the top nano schools. It's where the buckyball was discovered and where the late Nobel prize winner Richard Smalley worked.</p>
<p>But yes, nanotech stuff is general and can be applied to a lot of fields. So you should be more concerned with good physics and chemistry schools.</p>
<p>UCLA is introducing a nanotechnology program for any engineering major, starting this fall.</p>
<p>Look for schools with strong material science+chemistry programs. Look up Cornell and Northwestern.</p>
<p>I second Rice.</p>