Nano Research and Education Centers:

NATIONAL:

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
Education Portal
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) is an integrated networked partnership of user facilities, supported by the  National Science Foundation, serving the needs of nanoscale science,  engineering and technology. The mission of NNIN is to enable rapid advancements in science, engineering and technology at the nano-scale by efficient access to nanotechnology infrastructure. The NNIN Education Portal provides resources for K-12 students, teachers, college students and workforce professionals.

Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC)
With its partners in education and industry, MATEC develops programs, materials, and training that enables students, faculty, and technicians to continuously master the evolving competencies in science, mathematics, technology, and communications required by the workforce of the semiconductor, automated manufacturing, and electronics industries.

MATEC NetWorks
A part of MATEC, NetWorks will provide the venues for creating, sharing, and promoting a premier collection of materials, services, and programs for technician training, education, and faculty development in the areas of semiconductors, automated manufacturing, and electronics.

NanoManufacturing Network
The National Science Foundation currently funds four Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers (NSECs) that focus specifically on nanomanufacturing issues. These centers have a mission to advance new nanomanufacturing methods and provide education to create a nanomanufacturing workforce. The nanomanufacturing NSECs form an essential core of the NNN.

Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK Center)
NACK was established at the Penn State College of Engineering in September 2008 through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program; to support development of two-year degree programs in micro- and nanotechnology across the country; to emphasize hands-on laboratory education and attention to the full range of micro- and nanotechnology applications; to offer professional development programs in micro- and nanotechnology for secondary and postsecondary educators; to develop and deliver incumbent worker education programs in micro- and nanotechnology for industry; to create pathways from secondary schools through associate and baccalaureate degrees and beyond; and to provide national coordination of micro- and nanofabrication workforce development programs and activities.

Network for Computational Nanotechnology
The Network for Computational Nanotechnology is a network of 6 universities working together to connect theory, experiment, and computation in a way that makes a difference to the future of nanotechnology. As part of the NSF's infrastructure for the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the NCN engages the community through its website nanoHUB.org, as well as through workshops and seminars.

Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) is a national community of researchers and informal science educators dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement, and understanding of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.

National Center for Learning & Teaching in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT)
NCLT is the first national center for learning and teaching of nanoscale science and engineering education in the US .  Its vision is to build a globally competitive Nanoscale Science & Engineering (NSE) workforce and well-rounded NSE education leaders. The primary focus of the NCLT is on "learning and teaching through inquiry and design of nanoscale materials and applications." The NCLT manages a repository of NSE resources for the NSEE community at www.nanoed.org .

Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers
Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering that are important to society. MRSECs offer educational outreach programs in science and technology for elementary, middle, and high school (K-12) students and teachers, undergraduates, and general public.

Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers
The U.S. National Science Foundation initiated the Nanoscale Science & Engineering Center program in September 2001 to support fundamental research and catalyze synergistic science and engineering research and education in emerging areas of nanoscience and technology, including: biosystems at the nanoscale; nanoscale structures, novel phenomena, and quantum control; nanoscale devices and system architecture; nanoscale processes in the environment; multi-scale, multi-phenomena theory, modeling and simulation at the nanoscale; manufacturing processes at the nanoscale; and studies on the societal and educational implications of scientific and technological advances on the nanoscale.

Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
SCME provides the Microsystems industry with workforce development models, materials, and opportunities for communities creating Microsystems technology clusters. The SCME, with National Science Foundation support, assists this industry in establishing national skill standards for technicians and in creating a skilled Microsystems workforce.

INTERNATIONAL:

Global Nanotechnology Network
GNN is a diverse group of nano stakeholders worldwide with partner networks in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas . Network focus areas include basic nano research, nanotechnology development, nano education and training, resource development, and development of a cyberinfrastructure and database to serve the global nano community.

NanoForum
Established with funding from the European Commission , Nanoforum serves as the "European Nanotechnology Gateway", providing articles, events, funding information, research databases, and other services to support nanotechnology research, development, and education.

Asia Nanoforum (ANF)
Asia Nano Forum (ANF) is a network organization founded in May 2004. ANF is supported by 13 economies in the Asia Pacific region. They include Australia , China , Hong Kong , India , Indonesia , Korea , Japan , Malaysia , New Zealand , Singapore , Taiwan , Thailand , and Vietnam . The ANF network is coordinated by government organization, leading R & D organization or a national nanotech coordination office in each of the participating economies.

African Nanosciences Network (NANOAFNET)  (link hosted by ICSU)
NANOafnet is a continental initiative, instigated following the ICS-UNIDO North-South Dialogue workshop held in Trieste-Italy in 2005 and officially created subsequent to the IUPAP year of physics held in Durban-South Africa in 2005. Its mission and vision is to embark the S&T African community in the emerging multidisciplinary field of nanosciences-nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology Researchers Network Center of Japan (NanoNet)
Nanotechnology Network Center (NanoNet) was launched in 2007 to provide effective support to "MEXT Nanotechnology Network Project." NanoNet introduces various information on top nanotechnology through its website and in JNNB, an e-mail newsletter. Another main function of NanoNet is to organize symposiums and workshops for researchers to share the latest issues of nanotechnology. NanoNet is operated by National Institute for Materials Science .

Taiwan Nano
Taiwan is an international leader in nanotechnology education, with formal and informal education initiatives for all levels and an especially strong K-12 program. » See an article in English.