2010 FLC Nanotechnology Forum – Sep 13th

Date: Monday, September 13, 2010 Time: 8:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.  (Registration from 8:00-8:30am.  Welcoming Remarks begin at 8:30am.)  Optional free 30-minute tour (beginning at 3:30pm) of NIST NanoFab Facility for the first 50 who sign up on-site the morning of the event. Poster exhibits are open until 4:30pm Registration Fee: $20 includes refreshments and lunch. Registration Deadline: EXTENDED - September 8, 2010 at NOON For detailed information, please click the following links Agenda Poster Guidelines NOTE:  If you are unable to link directly to any of the attachments, please email John Emond john.l.emond@nasa.gov or Fizie Haleem fizie.haleem@montgomerycountymd.gov for further...

Public Workshop – Medical Devices and Nanotechnology: Manufacturing – Sep 23rd

Public Workshop – Medical Devices and Nanotechnology: Manufacturing, Characterization, and Biocompatibility Considerations, September 23, 2010 The purpose of this workshop is to obtain information on the safety and effectiveness of medical devices utilizing nanotechnology. Specifically, FDA would like public input on manufacturing, characterization, and biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices containing or utilizing nanomaterials and nanostructures, including diagnostics. FDA is seeking input on these topics and requests comments on a number of related questions. Date, Time and Location Federal Register Notice Questions for Discussion Agenda Registration Contact Us Date,...

Taiwan Nano 2010 will be held on Oct 7-9.

Taiwan Nano, held for the eighth time, will launch on October 7, 2010 at Taipei World Trade Centre. Themes of this event include Energy and Opto-electronics. The theme pavilion will showcase the latest scientific and technological innovations and potential business opportunities in the near future. Following the success of the 2009 event, Taiwan Nano 2010 will continue to provide a platform for international business dialogues between companies, R&D organizations and universities. Moreover, distinguished experts in several disciplines will provide lectures during the event aimed to foster public awareness of nanoscience and nanotechnology knowledge. Taiwan, known for its flexibility...

National Nanotechnology Initiative at Ten: Nanotechnology Innovation Summit – Dec 8/10

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the National Nanotechnology Initiative at Ten: Nanotechnology Innovation Summit will be held Dec. 8-10 at the Gaylord National Convention Center just outside Washington D.C. The NNI consists of the cooperative nanotech-related activities of 25 Federal agencies focused on producing revolutionary and transformative technological breakthroughs. NNI Nanotechnology Innovation Summit brings together the nation’s leadership in nanotechnology research, development, implementation, policy and finance along with a showcase of the top nanotechnology technologies generated through the NNI support. Program...

TechnologyWorld: Showcasing the best of UK science and technology – Dec 7/8

Show overview For 2010 we’ve brought together two previously successful events; Technology World and UK Nano & Emerging Technologies Forum to create one major 2-day event that showcases the best of UK science and technology. Last year the two events combined attracted over 1700 visitors, facilitated more than 3,000 meetings and generated an estimated £30 million of business transactions. The programme for this year’s event, held at the ExCeL Centre London, has been carefully formulated to provide you with all the essential components to do business, delivering more value than ever before. Event highlights One2One business partnering World-class conference programme Exhibition...

New Zealand – Events at Canterbury University

Events Don Eigler, IBM, USA, “Playing with atoms” The pioneer of nanotechnology talks about how to see and play with atoms. More information is available on the Eventbrite site. Don is the winner of the 2010 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience. The prizes were founded in 2008 by the Norwegian Government as an equivalent to the Nobel Prizes. The Great Hall, the Arts Centre, Wednesday 1 September, 6pm. Entrance by ticket only. Book your FREE ticket online at Eventbrite. Kim Hill hosts “A big discussion about small things” Views on nanotechnology from across the spectrum of scientists, Maori, government regulators, business, NGOs, toxicity researchers, and more. Participants...

The International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sep 13 – 18

MCLEAN, VA – The most advanced developing technologies are critical to the future of manufacturing. A noteworthy group of those progressing technologies will be on display at the Emerging Technology Center at IMTS 2010 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show. This year’s ETC will feature MTConnect, cloud computing, nanotechnology/micro manufacturing and additive manufacturing. IMTS is being held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, September 13-18, 2010. “Encouraging innovation and investment in emerging technologies is critical to the future and health of manufacturing,” says Douglas K. Woods, president of The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT), which...

Buckyball’s 25th Discovery Day, Oct 10-13

Registration is now open at http://signup.rice.edu/weekofnano/ . If you have any questions please contact Valerie Moore at nanoevent@rice.edu . Rice University is celebrating the Buckyball’s 25th Discovery Day with a commemorative celebration and conference.  The pivotal discovery of the buckyball marks the birth of nanoscience and nanotechnology on Rice’s Campus.  This discovery resulted in Professors Curl, Kroto and Smalley being awarded the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry . This celebration and conference will reunite the members of the research team in a special symposium.  Here they will reminsce about the discovery and provide insight into the future of carbon nanotechnology....

“3er Seminario Internacional de Nanociencias y Nanotecnologías” Sep 10

NUEVO 2da Convocatoria Derscargar PDF El “3er Seminario Internacional de Nanociencias y Nanotecnologías” se celebrará entre el 6 y el 10 de septiembre del 2010 en La Habana, en el Palacio de Convenciones. El evento estará organizado por la Oficina del Asesor Científico y el Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Cuba (CEAC), con la participación de los ministerios de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente; de Informática y Comunicaciones; de Educación Superior; así como instituciones del Polo Científico. Esta tercera edición, está precedida por el 2do Seminario Internacional celebrado en noviembre de 2008; ocasión en la que 35 prominentes científicos y profesionales...

9th International Symposium on Scanning Probe Microscopy & Optical Tweezers in Life Sciences Oct 6/7

9th International Symposium on Scanning Probe Microscopy & Optical Tweezers in Life Sciences 6-7 October 2010 Berlin, Germany Organizer: JPK Instruments AG Contact: info@nanobioviews.net Web: http://www.nanobioviews.net/spm-optical-tweezers.html The event covers the applications of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and optical tweezers technology to areas including biophysical, biochemical and medical research, stimulating fruitful discussions between the scientific communities of these complementary techniques. Leaders in the field together with novices are encouraged to learn from each other, discuss the presentations and share their experiences. Times This Article Has Been Viewed : 181

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Wales: Chair in Structural Metals for Gas Turbine Applications

Swansea University – School of Engineering Swansea University Prifysgol Abertawe REF: 5500 Professorial Salary minimum of £55,535 pa Applicants are invited for the position of Chair in Structural Metals for Gas Turbine Applications,...

UK: PhD Studentship In Civil Engineering Structures

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UK: Research Associate in Tissue Engineering

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UK: Research Associate in Nanotoxicology and Nanometrology

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US: Postdoctoral Researcher Position

Postdoctoral Researcher Position The NSF Center for Nanotechnology in Society (CNS) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a highly qualified postdoctoral scholar who will conduct spatial analysis research on new...

US: Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Nanotechnology

Posted by: University of Washington Posted date: 26-Aug-10 Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Nanotechnology University of Washington The Gao lab at University of Washington Bioengineering invites applications from qualified candidates...

Iran Nano Festival
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Atomically correct computers
A CG simulation of near future nano technology making an atomicly correct laptop with a billion CPUs. very interesting!

Silver Bullet that Kills Viruses
Only patented colloidal silver which has been aptly nick named 'the silver bullet that kills viruses'.

Lord Krebs on Nanotechnologies and Food
Lord Krebs discusses the Science and Technology Committee's report on Nanotechnologies and Food published 8 January 2010.