Environmental Nanoscience and Risk, Certificate
Program Overview
Environmental Nanoscience and Risk, Certificate
Arnold School of Public Health
Enhance your professional credentials and gain a foundational knowledge in environmental nanoscience and risk in this 18-hour interdisciplinary certificate program.
Designed for professionals employed by agencies and organizations involved in the regulation and governance of nanoscience and nanotechnology, our program will enhance your expertise across disciplines with a solid understanding of environmental nanoscience and risk.
Program Highlights
- Gain foundational knowledge to address regulations around nanotechnology development and environmental health and safety.
- Enhance laboratory abilities and analytical techniques for environmental nanoscience research.
- Learn more through the Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk's state-of-the-art instrumentation for studying air, soil and water.
- Learn from some of the nation’s leading researchers with a significant network in private industry and agencies.
What You’ll Study
Environmental nanoscience investigates the effects and behaviors of manufactured and natural nanoparticles in the environment and subsequent effects on environmental and human health. Learn the basic scientific concepts underpinning environmental nanoscience, nanotoxicology and risk assessment. Get an overview of laboratory methods used in environmental nanoscience.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
- Data Analysis: Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
- Research: Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
- Attention to Detail: Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
- Collaboration: Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
- Communication: Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
- Problem Solving: Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Environmental Nanotechnology Researcher
- Nanomaterial Safety Specialist
- Environmental Consultant
- Regulatory Compliance Officer
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Risk Assessment Professional
Workplace Settings
- Nanotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This 18-hour interdisciplinary certificate program is designed for professionals working in agencies and organizations involved in the regulation and governance of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It aims to enhance expertise across disciplines by providing a solid understanding of environmental nanoscience and risk.
Teaching:
- The program features notable faculty, some of whom are leading researchers in the nation.
- The faculty has a significant network in private industry and agencies.
Careers:
- Potential career paths include:
- Environmental Nanotechnology Researcher
- Nanomaterial Safety Specialist
- Environmental Consultant
- Regulatory Compliance Officer
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Risk Assessment Professional
- Workplace settings include:
- Nanotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
Other:
- The program provides foundational knowledge to address regulations around nanotechnology development and environmental health and safety.
- It enhances laboratory abilities and analytical techniques for environmental nanoscience research.
- Students can learn more through the Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk's state-of-the-art instrumentation for studying air, soil, and water.
- Environmental nanoscience investigates the effects and behaviors of manufactured and natural nanoparticles in the environment and subsequent effects on environmental and human health.
- The program covers basic scientific concepts underpinning environmental nanoscience, nanotoxicology, and risk assessment.
- It provides an overview of laboratory methods used in environmental nanoscience.
