As the fields of science and engineering become increasing
international there is a pressing need for the development of research and
education programs to produce globally aware scientists and engineers. This
PIRE renewal award supports the expansion of a unique interdisciplinary
U.S.-Japan research and education partnership focused on terahertz (THz)
dynamics in nanostructures. The U.S.
and Japan
are global leaders in both THz research and nanotechnology, and stimulating
cooperation is critical to further advance THz science and develop commercial
products from new ideas in the lab.
The strong educational
portfolio of this project focuses on cultivating interest in nanotechnology
among young U.S.
undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented groups, and
encouraging such students to pursue graduate study and academic research in the
physical sciences. The NanoJapan International Research Experience for
Undergraduates (IREU) Program is the lead educational initiative of this
center. Recognized as a model for international education programs for science
and engineering students, NanoJapan provides U.S. undergraduates with structured
research opportunities in Japanese university laboratories with Japanese
mentors. The TeraNano PIRE Center
is supported by an NSF-PIRE Grant (OISE
#0968405) and co-funded by the Office of International Science and Engineering,
the Division of Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems, and the Division
of Materials Research.
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