Nanotechnology: The Public and Emerging Technologies

Dr. William Y. B. Chang Director

Beijing Office U.S. National Science

Foundation

wychang@nsf.govRevised from Bement Presentation to G8

National Nanotechnology Initiative

NNI

21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act

National Nanotechnology Initiative

Studies of ethical, legal, environmental, and other social

implications of nanotechnology

Nanoscience and nanotechnology education and training

Public Involvement

Responsible development of nanotechnology

Technology transfer

21st Century Nano Act

University of California

Santa Barbara

StanfordHarvard

University of Minnesota

University of Washington

University of New Mexico

Georgia Institute of Technology

Pennsylvania State University

University of Michigan

Cornell

University of Texas

North Carolina State University

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Nanotech-using Firms by BEA Economic Region

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Credit: Lynne G. Zucker and Michael Darby

NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education

NSF NSE Education

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Elementary

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Center for Learning and Teaching Nanoscale Science and Engineering

Northwestern University Purdue University University of Michigan Argonne National Laboratories Universities of Illinois at Chicago and Urbana-Champaign.

Core Activities

providing professional development programs for teachers from schools and community colleges

Training graduate students

researching educational strategies and techniques, and their effectiveness.

Molecularium Nanoworld for kids

NanoDogNanotech News

Informal Nanoscience Education

Rice University

Nanohub

Purdue University Harvard

Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst.University of Wisconsin

NanoHub

Northwestern University

Social, legal and ethical context

Health, safety, and environmental impacts

Public attitudes

Communication with public and other stakeholders

International cooperation

Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

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NSF and Total U.S. Federal Government Expenditure

NNI NSF Funding Trends

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NSF Funding for the National Nanotechnology Initiative

Fiscal Year 2005

NSF Funding for the National Nanotechnology Initiative

Fiscal Year 2005

Math. & Physical Sciences

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Biosciences

Computer & Info.Science & Engineering

Geosciences

Educ. & Human Resources

Social, Behav. &Economic Sciences

NSF Funding by Directorate

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Investments in the National Nanotechnology Initiative

By Program Areas

Investments in the National Nanotechnology Initiative

By Program Areas

Fundamental NanoscalePhenomena & Processes

Nano-materials

Nanoscale Devices &Systems

Instrumentation,Metrology & Standards

Nano-manufacturing

Major Research Facilities

Societal Dimensions

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Contribution of Key Federal Departments and Agencies to the

U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative

Contribution of Key Federal Departments and Agencies to the

U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative

NNI by Agency

Source: NSF

Companies in the U.S. Working in Nanotechnology

1,455 Companies Surveyed

Companies in the U.S. Working in Nanotechnology

1,455 Companies Surveyed

Manufacturing &Applications

42%

Equipment Suppliers13%

Financial10%

Government &Local Entities

5%

Industry Orgs. & Institutes

7%

ProfessionalServices

23%

Source: Survey by “Small Times,” 2004

Nano Companies by sector

Currently MarketingProducts

28%

1 Year15%

3 Years26%

3 – 5Years20%

More Than 5 Years11%

Source: Survey by Natl. Center for Manufacturing Sciences

Commercialization Timeline for Nanotechnology81 U.S. Companies Surveyed

Commercialization Timeline for Nanotechnology81 U.S. Companies Surveyed

Commercialization timeline

U.S. and World Investment in Nanotechnology

U.S. and World Investment in Nanotechnology

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Nanotechnology Patents Filed in the U.S.“Title-claims” Search

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MC. Roco, 4/18/05Source: J. Nanoparticle Research, 2004, Vol. 6, Issue 4

Patents

Shining Light on the Nanoscale

Molecular Self-Assembly Technique May Mimic How Cells

Assemble Themselves

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Colloid Sphere

NSF Beijing Office

NSF Beijing Office

Purposes of Office

• To facilitate and strengthen collaboration between U.S. and Chinese scientists and engineers for furthering American S&T interests

•To report on science and technology developments and policies in China

• To create a liaison with Chinese agencies and institutions

Actions to Facilitate Missions

• Equip the Office with cutting-edge I.T. to facilitate communication between U.S. and Chinese scientists and engineers

• Establish an NSF Beijing Science Fellows program to improve understanding of science and technology developments and policies in China

• Provide English/Chinese machine translators as part of the Beijing website to facilitate science information exchange