<p>My son is considering this program and we are curious what other students think of it. What is the benefit of attending the undergrad program versus doing a regular engineering undergrad, then attending the nano grad program? How are students treated by the administration - I know they have to be accepted to the Honors College and they are treated well because of that, but do they get any additional special treatment for being a part of nano?</p>
<p>I've been told by various people familiar with the program that there is more merit money available to students because it is privately endowed. Is this true?</p>
<p>What do the students of the program thing of it?</p>
<p>It is a tough program to get into. I believe there are less than 50 students in the program, and they will only add another 30 or so for Fall 2011. Has anyone gotten in?</p>
<p>fcs325 - Some say it is better not to major in nano until grad work, and concentrate on an EE degree or something similar. What are your thoughts since you have been accepted. When do they need your answer by? Congrats by the way!</p>
<p>I think it is a good program but the oldest class is the sophomore class so it is still unorganized and has not been accredited yet. On the other hand this is one of the only places where you can get this degree so you will have something no one else will.</p>
<p>fcs325 - Have you visited CNSE since you have been accepted? If so, how did that go? How long is CNSE giving you before you have to respond? What do you see as the Pro’s and Con’s?</p>
<p>I’m a UAlbany faculty member who knows something about how CNSE is put together–undergrad program is still small, but growing; PhD program seems pretty well established–it’s not separately endowed, but it does have lots and lots of corporate money–first big push, and most of money, comes from chip companies, but it’s beginning to branch out into other fields–energy seems to be the next big one, but they do work in medicine; environmental health and safety and other areas</p>