Development of a curriculum in nano and MEMS packaging and manufacturing for integrated systems to prepare next generation workforce

In this narrative author has described background of nano and MEMS and related Microsystems packaging and manufacturing revolution and thus evolved educational framework that is essential to create desired workforce. This technology and market driven revolution is at the stem of new economy and demands training of skilled workforce to harbor and progress realization of novel and advanced products. The highlighted findings and examples are based upon author´s experience in the related research and education for the past eight years at the University of Arkansas, where there is a major attention in building a nano and micro packaging and manufacturing program.