  This paper describes some of the results of a National Science Foundation
Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education project that aims to establish a
nanoscience and nanotechnology program at the University of North Dakota. The
goal is to generate new interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology among
engineering and science students and prepare them with the knowledge and skills
necessary for the next generation of graduates to compete in the global market
and contribute to the nanoscience and nanotechnology field. The project
explored several aspects of student learning, including students motivations
for investigating nanotechnology through interdisciplinary coursework. To
collect this information, a survey was administered to students who enrolled to
two nanoscience and nanotechnology courses. Data collected from the survey will
be used to improve the design and delivery of future courses as part of
constructing a complete nanoscience and nanotechnology curriculum.
