Over at his blog, Metamodern, Eric Drexler answers a question I’ve wondered myself - how does one study for a career in nanotechnology? After all, it’s not like there are nanotechnology majors for undergrads. The question requires a nuanced answer, which Drexler provides, encouraging students to develop a solid foundation of mathematics and basic physics.
He also gives advice on how to approach engineering, how to choose subjects for study, and what to look for in a university when it comes to an undergraduate program. If you or anyone you know is interested in exploring nanotechnology, an area were amazing advancements are taking place on a regular basis, Drexler’s post is a good place to start.