S05-E07 Ani is an intern at the Cal Tech Nano Lab

Ani, an intern at Caltech's KNI clean room, discusses her role in nanotechnology fabrication. Ani trained on various machines, including the Orion metal deposition equipment and an ellipsometer. Ani emphasizes the importance of protective gear and the challenges of working in a loud environment. She recounts her first day and the impact of the California fires on her personal and professional life, highlighting the support she received from the MNT-EC community. Ani plans to pursue a career in the cleanroom and encourages other students to give it a try. The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program. Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation. Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org. Links from the show: Episode Web Page: New story about the semiconductor pilot program at UCLA which prepares community college students for jobs in the growing industry:

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This episode was published on May 5, 2025.

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