We're not exactly sure, but we've talked to some people who do nanotechnology. Here are some of their answers and advice for those interested in being a nanotechnologist or just in knowing what it's all about.

Bin Yang: Growing Artificial Atoms

Trisha Schmid: A Policy Approach to Nanotechnology

Brian Clare: A Golden Pathway

Rachel Cannara: Diamonds in the Basement

Matt D'Amato: The Landscape of Virus Hunting

Brad Larson: Turning LEGOs into Nanotechnology Gold

For more information about career and education possibilities in nanotechnology, check out these two web-sites by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI):

http://www.nano.gov/html/edu/eduunder.html

- a comprehensive list of nanotechnology eduation programs and opportunities in the United States

http://www.nano.gov/html/edu/careers.htm

- a list of web-sites and resources with more information about careers in nanotechnology

The picture at the left of these pages shows a model of a carbon nanotube.