Center for Nanotechnology in Society University of California, Santa Barbara

Center for Nanotechnology in Society University of California, Santa Barbara www.cns.ucsb.edu WEEKLY CLIPS August - 13, 2007 Weekly Clips from CNS-UCSB are now available online: http://www.cns.ucsb.edu/clips/ August 13, 2007 U.S boosts funding for nanotech innovation The U.S Government has increased federal spending for research and education in a bid to boost US competitiveness in science and engineering "In my 2006 State of the Union address, I announced the American Competitiveness Initiative, and I asked Congress to expand America's investment in basic research, so we can support our nation's most creative minds as they explore new frontiers in nanotechnology or supercomputing or alternative energy sources," said President George W Bush in a press conference on August 9, 2007 announcing that the America COMPETES bill had been signed into law http://www.smalltimes.com/display_article/303151/109/ARTCL/none/no ne/US-boosts-funding-for-nanotech-innovation/ August 10, 2007 How to innovate into the future ONE OF this nation's great strengths - innovation - got its just due Thursday when President Bush signed a bipartisan bill to boost science, research and teaching Washington will invest $39 billion in long-term goals to hone a competitive edge the country needs to stay ahead The final package is missing several ingredients, but the result is still an overdue commitment from America's leaders to power business, science and education forward No one's watching more closely than the Bay Area For years, tech leaders here have pushed for public research money and watched while Congress and successive White Houses said the right things, but did little Now this disconnect is ending http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi? f=/c/a/2007/08/10/ED4LRFQAJ.DTL&hw=nanotechnology&sn=002&sc= 380 August 10, 2007 EPA's nano stewardship program concept paper draws response The U.S Environmental Protection Agency's long-awaited concept paper for its proposed Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), published in July, provides a broad outline of how the NMSP will likely be structured once it's finalized A public meeting the EPA hosted on August to discuss the paper drew about 150 of people, mostly from government and industry, and generated conversation that highlighted some of the program's challenges The NMSP is completely voluntary, but the EPA is encouraging all manufacturers, users, and importers of nanoscale materials to participate in order to jumpstart "responsible development" of nanotechnology The agency expects the program will foster the openness and transparency many in the public and certain nongovernmental organizations believe is crucial to the success of any regulatory program http://www.smalltimes.com/articles/article_display.cfm? ARTICLE_ID=303076&p=109 August 8, 2007 Colorado Nano seminar recommends proactive approach to EH&S The Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance (CNA) is "taking a proactive role in educating our companies, universities, labs, and citizens on EH&S [environmental health and safety] questions, concerns, issues, and potential regulatory initiatives by nanoparticles in the workplace and environment," says CNA executive director Debbie Woodward Woodward's point is illustrated by the CNA's sponsorship of an event, Nanotechnology Monitoring in Occupational Environments and EHS Updates, held July 31 in Denver The event featured presentations by Greg Olson, health and safety instruments product manager for TSI USA Inc.; Mark Savit and Carolyn McIntosh, partners at Patton Boggs LLC; and Don Ewert, who serves both as EH&S manager for NanoProducts Corp and as AIHA (American Industrial Hygeine Association) Nanotechnology Working Group secretary http://www.smalltimes.com/articles/article_display.cfm? Section=ONART&C=Envir&ARTICLE_ID=302787&p=109 August 13, 2007 Economy in tatters? Look closer You can hear the naysayers bellyaching every day on radio and television Wringing their hands about the impending collapse of our economy China India We're all doomed Thankfully, there are also groups of Coloradans quietly proving them wrong And one of the most promising economic advancements in the state is nanotechnology I first learned about nanotechnology through the fictive genius of Star Trek and science-fiction writers such as Neal Stephenson So, for me, the reality of nanotechnology is almost inconceivable Debbie Woodward, executive director of Colorado Nanotech Alliance, calls nanotech an "enabling technology" rather than a traditional industry She believes it will change the world The funny thing is, even with all this potential, Woodward has had a tough time getting the word out http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_6608748 August 10, 2007 On-Demand Nanotech Looks At More Than 25 Emerging Innovations At University Research Labs, Including Carnegie Mellon, Clemson, Purdue And Rice DUBLIN, Ireland Research and Markets has announced the addition of On-Demand Nanotech to their offering On-Demand Nanotech takes an in-depth look at the new nanotechnologies that are redefining the manufacture of materials across a range of industries, from chips to healthcare The 20-page report covers innovation and investment in this rapidly evolving field, with a particular focus on breaking developments at startups and university research labs http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp? ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070810005258&newsLang=en August 8, 2007 Leaders discuss bridging gap between nanotechnology research and commercialization LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas nanotechnology experts took a day off from their microscopic studies Tuesday to brainstorm ways to shrink the gap between their breakthroughs in the laboratory and the marketplace Industry and government leaders, venture capitalists and economic development officials participated in a roundtable discussion at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock entitled "Overcoming Barriers to Nanotechnology Commercialization," one of three meetings nationwide Most experts said the field requires large infusions of capital and that the problem is a lack of funding http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2007/08/08/News/342968.html August 7, 2007 Nanotechnology Australia capability report Australia is making a name for itself in materials, nano-biotechnology, electronics and photonics, energy and environment and quantum technology As part of its May 2007 Industry Statement, the Australian Government announced new funding for a National Nanotechnology Strategy and a Niche Manufacturing Flagship, which will focus on the development of nanotechnology applications http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=2337.php August 7, 2007 It's a Nanotech World: Summer Camp Meets Science Fair! Summer camp, meets science fair! Some local students get a crash course in nanotechnology, getting in on the growing field, from the ground up "We need to get more of our own students in the high-tech fields," says Steve Stewart, with the College of Nanoscale Science Anyone from the Capital Region knows that nanotechnology is a huge part of this area's future, with the upcoming additions of Advanced Micro Devices and International Sematech Many say that is why it is so important to start "young" - by getting kids interested in the field http://www.wten.com/Global/story.asp?S=6899187 The trademarks and logos identified in this publication are the property of their respective owners The views presented by the selection and arrangement of materials here not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation of The Regents of the University of California To be removed from this email list, please reply to valerie@cns.ucsb.edu ... 2007 Economy in tatters? Look closer You can hear the naysayers bellyaching every day on radio and television Wringing their hands about the impending collapse of our economy China India We're... groups of Coloradans quietly proving them wrong And one of the most promising economic advancements in the state is nanotechnology I first learned about nanotechnology through the fictive genius of. .. On-Demand Nanotech to their offering On-Demand Nanotech takes an in- depth look at the new nanotechnologies that are redefining the manufacture of materials across a range of industries, from chips