these parts of the nanodrug delivery system could improve tremendously how standard procedures are carried out. CONCLUSION NEMS applications in the health field are promising, whether in equipment, treatment, or other forms. The tip of the iceberg is being used for this technology; future research will bring far more options more safely and effectively. The current results will open doors for us in the future. The first author’s involvement in this project-based program interested him in the field of NEMS and related engineering fields and issues. He now sees this research as inspiration to potentially pursue graduate studies in this area. This project-based program has motivated the student and promoted the student’s interest to do further research in this area and possibly pursue a graduate degree in civil engineering or mechanical engineering at a research institution or university in the state. This research experience has been an educational benefit and outcome of this project-based program. Ever since Sean Bonilla was young, his passion has been taking things apart, learning how they work, and improving what he took apart. He is majoring in electrical engineering at Salt Lake Community, where a nanotech class inspired him to research the benefits of nanotechnology in health care. His previous experience in computer programming, 3D printing and electronics gives him an interdisciplinary point of view on research and applications of nanotechnology to improve health care. His other experiences relating to STEM include completing the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program and presenting a paper at UCUR 2022. Dr. Nick Safai has four master’s degrees (in aerospace engineering, civil engineering, operation research and mechanical engineering), a Ph.D. degree in engineering and a one-year postdoctoral, all at Princeton University. 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