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Nanotechnologies, Science and Society: Promises and Challenges
Online Presentations | 10 May 2007 | Contributor(s):: James Leary
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Nanotechnology and Occupational Safety and Health: What are the Issues, What do we know, and What is NIOSH Doing
Online Presentations | 21 Nov 2006 | Contributor(s):: Chuck L Geraci
Nanotechnology and Occupational Safety and Health: What are the Issues, What do we know, and What is NIOSH Doing
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Why is Nanotechnology Multidisciplinary? A perspective of one EE
Online Presentations | 19 Oct 2006 | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
The field of nano science and nano-technology covers broad areas of expertise. Classical fields of Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering all are involved in the "new" field. Nano research and development is therefore multidisciplinary. This...
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Scientific Ethics and the Signs of Voodoo Science
Online Presentations | 18 Oct 2006 | Contributor(s):: Andrew S. Hirsch
Until recently, the issue of research ethics had not been a subject of explicit discussion within the Physics community. Over the past ten years, however, documented cases of scientific fraud have brought this issue to center stage. We will explore, through case studies, some examples ranging...
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From Vision to Reality: The NNI at Five Years
Online Presentations | 11 Apr 2006 | Contributor(s):: Mihail "Mike" Roco
Science and engineering are at the heart of the human endeavor leading to a "knowledge society." They also are the primary drivers of global technological competition. The newest key player in this science and technology arena is nanotechnology, the ability to organize individual atoms and...
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Real-time Technology Assessment
Online Presentations | 11 Apr 2006 | Contributor(s):: David Guston
Real-time technology assessment (RTTA) is a social technology that relies on fundamental understandings of the social, moral, political, and economic dynamics of knowledge-based innovation that have developed over the past three decades. These understandings reveal the complex, value-laden...
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Public Speaking for Scientists and Engineers
Online Presentations | 26 May 2005 | Contributor(s):: Melissa Hines
Presented as part of the 2005 NCN Student Leadership workshop. Original presentation made at the CNS Career Advancement Program for Engineers and Scientists (CNS CAPES)
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Introduction to Nanometer Scale Science & Technology
Online Presentations | 18 Jan 2005 | Contributor(s):: Mark Hersam
This seminar will provide an introductory overview for non-experts of the emerging field of nanometer scale science and technology. The following topics will be emphasized: (1) historical background and motivation for the study of nanometer scale phenomena; (2) strategies for controlling the...
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NCN Overview
Online Presentations | 06 Apr 2005 | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom
This presentation is an overview of the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) presented at the first NCN Student Conference in April 2005. It is intended to give students an understanding of the NCN's vision and mission.
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NASA INAC Overview
Online Presentations | 26 Jul 2004 | Contributor(s):: David Janes
NASA INAC Overview
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NSF NCN Overview
Online Presentations | 26 Jul 2004 | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom
NSF NCN Overview
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Birck Nanotechnology Center Overview
Online Presentations | 26 Jul 2004 | Contributor(s):: George B. Adams III
Birck Nanotechnology Center Overview