The Honors Program Nanotechnology (HPN) Track was established in 2005 as an innovative addition to the established Honors Program at the University of Kentucky (http://honors.uky.edu/) . It is one of the unque programs in the nation geared towards incoming freshmen students. Most of the HPN students are National Merit Scholars.

In the first course offered by M. P. Mengüç, the students have the opportunity to compare the bold initiative of nanoscale engineering with those realized over the course of civilization. The impact of previous "emerging technologies" onto society are discussed in detail, including the steam engine, compass box and Roman waterways. Finally, they speculate on the potential impact of nanotechnology and nanoscale engineering to the community, both scientific and otherwise.

For the details of Mengüç's Hon 101b click below:

http://www.engr.uky.edu/~menguc/honors/

The second course is taught by Ingrid St.Omer, which is called "Art and Science of Small." In this course, students get a glimpse of general scientific concepts of nanotechnology. Finally, in Jane Jensen's third course they explore the societal impacts of technology and the production of scientific knowledge in educational, legal, ethical, cultural, and industrial contexts.

The syllabus of Hon 201b taught by Jensen can be downloaded from here: HON201