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 Fundamental Concepts and Theories: Quantum Effects; Self Assembly, Nanophotonics; and Nanoscale Simulations
- Day 2: Progress in integration: NSEC Class of 2014; Modeling and simulation, nanoinformatics, nanoengineering; Societal aspects
Day 1: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Progress in Fundamental Concepts and Theories: Quantum Effects; Self Assembly, Nanophotonics; and Nanoscale Simulations
Plenary Conference Room, Westin Hotel, Arlington | |
7:30 | Coffee and continental breakfast |
8:30 | Conference welcome and purpose of the meeting Don Brenner, North Carolina State University, Academic Conference Organizer |
8:40 | Nanoscale Science and Engineering at NSF Mike Roco, NSF |
9:00 | Quantum Effects at the Nanoscale Mark Tuominen, University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
9:30 | Refreshment break and poster visitation Note: the space for all posters will be available from December 9, 10 a.m. to December 10, 3 p.m. |
9:50 | Panel 1: Quantum Effects Moderators:
Examples of questions to be addressed in the panels are: "What are the most important advances about the topic since NNI investment started in 2001? What are the major breakthroughs in the last years? What are the critical gaps in understanding and applying the concepts to devices and systems? What are the opportunities for the future?" |
11:15 | Welcome at NSF France Córdova, NSF Director With introduction by Pramod Khargonekar, NSF Assistant Director for ENG |
11:30 | Self-assembly Moderator: Padma Gopalan, University of Wisconsin-Madison Keynote: Uli Wiesner, Cornell University |
12:00 | Working lunch 12:30: Graham Harrison, NSF International NSE opportunities at NSF |
1:00 | Panel 2: Self-assembly Moderators:
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2:30 | Nanophotonics Moderator: Teri Odom, Northwestern University Keynote: Xiang Zhang, University of California, Berkeley |
3:00 | Refreshment break |
3:15 | Panel 3: Nanophotonics Moderators:
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4:45 | Panel 4: Nanoscale simulations: nanoHUB user session Michael McLennan abstract, HUBzero, Purdue University |
5:30 | Wrap up for Day 1 |
5:45 | Adjourn |
6:00 | Cash Bar and Dinner sponsored by HDR, International Nanotechnology Facilities and Buildings Around the World Jon Romig, HDR, International |
Day 2: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Progress in integration: NSEC Class of 2014; Modeling and simulation, nanoinformatics, nanoengineering; Societal aspects
Plenary Conference Room, Westin Hotel, Arlington | |
7:00 | Coffee and continental breakfast |
8:00 | Welcome: Nanoscale Science and Engineering in MPS Fleming Crim, NSF Assistant Director for MPS |
8:15 | Conference outline Don Brenner, North Carolina State University |
8:30 | Keynotes: NSEC Classes of 2003 and 2004 Moderators:
(15 min each)
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10:30 | Refreshment break and poster visitation |
11:00 | Panel 5: Outcomes and Legacy of NSEC Class of 2003 and 2004 Moderators:
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12:00 | Working lunch Public Image of Nanotechnology Sarah Bates, NFS/OLPA |
1:00 | Keynote: Governance of Nanotechnology and the Legislation in Preparation Moderator: Larry Bell, Museum of Science in Boston Bharat Bhushan, Ohio State University |
1:30 | Panel 6: Societal Aspects of Nanotechnology - Responsible Development, Innovation, and Public Engagement Moderators:
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3:00 | Refreshment break |
3:15 | Nanoscale Modeling and Simulation Moderator: Don Brenner, North Carolina State University Keynote: George Schatz abstract, Northwestern University |
3:45 | Panel 7: Modeling and Simulation, Nanoinformatics, Nanoengineering Moderators:
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5:30 | Summary of the Conference |
5:45 | Adjourn |