The College of Picotechnology is part of the University of Minnesota. Back in the late 90s, Professors Ellie Siqueros and Leota Stoddart began a "skunk works" project in an unused lab in the Nano Center. They began investigating smaller and smaller technologies, and their work grew and grew. In the mid-2000s, the College of Picotechnology was officially founded. The college currently consists of:
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Cryptography
- Department of Cybernetics
Recent Growth
The college recently expanded into a new area with the hire of Georgetta Fox as Associate Professor in the field of Botany. A full announcement is available to read.
More Exciting News
The college will be hosting the annual symposium on picotechnology this coming semester. There will be presenters and participants joining us from around the world to discuss the future of this exciting area. Please look for new announcements in the near future.
Symposium Topics
The committee is still putting together the agenda. If you have ideas for topics, please contact the symposium committee
Opportunities Galore in Pico
Picotechnology might be a "small" field now, but will soon be "large"! Submit your proposals to expand the college's curriculum into new areas. Please drop off the forms in the main office by the end of the semester.
New Member of College of Picotechnology!
Please welcome Georgetta Fox to the College. We are very excited to have them join our team.
Recent News
College Hires Professor Tammy Long
Published on 2026-03-04 by altsc016
Snacktime Research
Published on 2026-01-15 by Fletcher Garcia
My research has shown that snack time preferences may be impacted by many things.
College hires new researcher, Lillie Lilypad
Published on 2026-01-07 by anyanorm
