The National Academy of Sciences will host the 7th Annual Sackler Lecture, "Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: A Portrait in Early Adolescence," delivered by George Whitesides at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10. Dr. Whitesides is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, and is the chair of the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy. He was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1998 and is currently the Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor at Harvard University.

INSTRUCTOR:Prof. David Berube, University of South Carolina

This course will examine some of the unique features of applied nanoscience and the research on communicating risk which is relevant to developing a communication algorithm for different audiences. The course rewrites risk management formulae to compensate for "new" media (internet based) and for some of the societal concerns expressed in public outreach including but not limited to environmental health and safety.

Assessing the future regulatory landscape for nanotechnology in consumer products.
Two day Intertech-Pira conference plus workshop.