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 Firstname Lastname as a business analyst in the field of picotechnology. Read the full announcement about Firstname Lastname.
More Exciting News
Annual Symposium
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.
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 Firstname Lastname to the College. We are very excited to have them join our team.
Recent News
College Hires New Business Analyst
Published on 2026-10-07 by Firstname Lastname
The College of Picotechnology recently hired Business Analyst Firstname Lastname, who is a world renowned expert in picotechnology.
My Journey Long Xiong
Published on 2026-08-25 by Long Xiong
Student Hires, Tina
Published on 2026-08-18 by yang5068
The College of Picotechnology recently hired Tina Smith, who is a world renowned expert in communications.