Progress in Nanotechnology
The Conference is a combination of keynotes, panels, posters, program information sessions, discussions of research trends, and principal investigator meetings with NSF program directors.
- Day 1: Progress in foundational nanotechnology and infrastructure
Nanoscale modeling and simulation and use of big data, Nanotechnology based devices and systems by design, Two-dimensional materials and quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems, Nano-research centers, NNCI & nanoHUB - Day 2: Progress in grand challenges and convergence
Advanced nanomanufacturing (convergence with bio, cyber, cogno and AI), Brain-like cognitive engineering systems, Education challenges, Societal aspects
Day 1: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Progress in Foundational Nanotechnology and Infrastructure
| Plenary Conference Room, Westin Hotel, Arlington | |
| 7:30 | Coffee and continental breakfast |
| 8:30 | Conference welcome and purpose of the meeting Gerhard Klimeck, bio, Purdue University Academic Chair of Conference |
| 8:40 | Welcome at NSF Linda Sapochak, NSF/MPS |
| 8:50 | Nanoscale Science and Engineering at NSF Mike Roco, bio, NSF |
| 9:10 | Nanoscale modeling and simulation Moderator: Lynn K. Zentner, bio, Purdue University Keynote: Gerhard Klimeck, bio, Purdue University |
| 9:40 | Refreshment Break and Poster Visitation Note: all posters will be available in Ernest Hemingway Salon Dec 12 and Dec 13 |
| 10:00 | Panel 1: Nanoscale modeling and simulation and use of big data Moderators:
Discussion Topics: What are the research trends in modeling and simulation at the nanoscale? How big data is affecting such trends? |
| 11:30 | Nanotechnology based devices and systems by design Moderators:
Manufacturing @ Nano- & MicroDimensional Scales |
| 12:00 | Working Lunch |
| 12:30 | International NSE opportunities at NSF (15 min) Graham Harrison, bio, NSF/OISE |
| 1:00 | Two-dimensional materials and quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems Moderators:
Van der Waals heterostructures: fabrication and materials issues |
| 1:30 | Panel 2. Two-dimensional materials and quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems Moderators:
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| 3:00 | Refreshment Break and Poster Viewing |
| 3:30 | Panel 3. Nano Centers (NNCI, MRSECs, NERCs, new STCs) Moderators: 4 Panelists (15+5 min each):
Discussion Topics: National network of available centers and facilities in nanotechnology |
| 5:00 | Panel 4. nanoHUB Tutorial. User Session Gerhard Klimeck bio and Alejandro Strachan bio, Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) Hands on with nanoHUB |
| 5:45 | Wrap up for Day 1 |
| 6:00 - 8:00 | Poster Engagement Session and Reception (Light refreshments served) Please join us for a poster visitation reception in the Ernest Hemingway Salon featuring center posters and the opportunity to meet with center staff and students |
Day 2: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Progress in grand challenges and convergence
| 7:30 | Coffee and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Conference welcome and outline Gerhard Klimeck, bio, Purdue University Academic Chair of Conference |
| 8:05 | Welcome at NSF Dawn Tilbury, bio, AD/ENG |
| 8:15 | Keynote: Manufacturing USA network and nanotechnology Moderators: Mike Roco, NSF Keynote: Robert Rudnitsky, abstract/bio, NIST |
| 8:45 | Panel 5. Advanced nano-biomanufacturing (convergence with bio, cogno, cyber, AI) Moderators:
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| 9:45 | Keynote: Brain-like cognitive engineering systems Moderators: Keynote speaker: Jan Rabaey, bio abstract, University of California, Berkeley |
| 10:15 | Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 | Panel 6. Brain-like cognitive engineering systems Moderators: Panelists (15+5 minute each)
Discussion Topics: Highlight how nanotechnology contribute to brain-like computing; visionary ideas for the next 10-20 years |
| 12:00 | Panel 7A. Portraying Nanotechnology R&D on Video and Web (Working Lunch) Moderators: Panelists:
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| 1:00 | Panel 7B. Nanotechnology immersion in public perception of science Moderators: 1:00-1:20 Keynote: Larry Bell, abstract, Museum of Science "Involving the public in science and engineering understanding and vision" 1:20-1:40 Panelists (10 min each):
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| 1:45 | Panel 8. Nanotechnology and Converging Technologies Presentations from individual researcher, centers CNS, NISE Moderators: Presenters (20 min each):
Discussion Topics: Role of social sciences in governance of nanotechnology and converging technologies; Scenarios; Convergence Grand Challenges |
| 3:15 | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 | Panel 9. Convergence in Education Moderators:
Discussion 30 minutes |
| 5:00 | Summary of the Conference and Adjourn |