2022 NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference

Grantees Conference: Nanotechnology for Sustainable Society

The Conference is a combination of keynotes, panels, posters, program information sessions, discussions of research trends, and principal investigator meetings with NSF program directors. The presentations will cover research trends, foundational breakthroughs with broad relevance, overviews of progress and new research, education, and innovation areas with a focus in sustainable nanotechnology. Keynote presentations generally are followed by discussion panels. The following are the main themes:

• Day 1: Science and Engineering Foundations for Sustainable Nanotechnology
  Tools and assessment metrics, Quantum biology, Eco-nanomanufacturing, Nanotechnology for clean and sustainable energy conversion and energy storage
• Day 2: Nanotechnology for the environment, society, and workforce development
  Nanotechnology for sustainable nanomaterials and a clean geo-environment, Nano EHS to concurrently monitor and improve the environment and health, Evidence-based ELSI knowledge, attitude and practice, Education and Sustainable Nanotechnology
• Poster sessions with a focus on research and education projects, centers, and partnerships will be held on both days
• Live stream of the conference will be available during the event
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Agenda updated December 16, 2022.

Day 1: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Science and Engineering Foundations for Sustainable Nanotechnology

Note: all times are Eastern Time Zone

09:00	Pre-Day 1 Poster Session Session Co-Chairs: Dan Herr, bio, University of North Carolina-Greensboro; Abiodun (Abby) Ilumoka, bio, NSF/EHR/DUE
10:25	NNI Retrospective Presentation Trailer (3 minutes) - optional
10:30	Welcome: Don Millard, NSF Deputy Assistant Director for Engineering Welcome: NSF role and priorities for nanotechnology
Day 1 Theme: Science and Engineering Foundations for Sustainable Nanotechnology
10:40	Mike Roco, NSF; abstract/bio Overview Nanotechnology Foundations for Sustainable Society
11:00	Introduction and sustainable nanotechnology landscape: Tools and assessment metrics Session Co-Chairs: Dan Herr, bio, University of North Carolina – Greensboro and Nora Savage, bio, NSF/CBET 11:00 Introductions 11:05 Keynote: Jennifer Dunn, abstract/bio, Northwestern University; Life Cycle Assessment: A framework for design of next generation environmentally responsible electronics 11:30 Panelist I: Barbara Karn, abstract/bio, Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Promoting Sustainable Nanotechnology 11:36 Panelist II: Arturo Keller, abstract/bio, Bren School, University of California Santa Barbara; Sustainable Nanotechnology Landscape : Tools and Assessment Metrics 11:42 Roundtable Q&A
12:00	Fundamental aspects of sustainable nanotechnology, e.g. quantum biology Session Co-Chairs: Clarice Aiello, abstract/bio, University of California Los Angeles and Engin Serpersu, bio, NSF/BIO/MCB 12:00 Introductions 12:05 Keynote: Gregory Engel, abstract/bio, University of Chicago Quantum Dynamics of Photosynthetic Light Harvesting: Design Principles for Steering Energy 12:30 Panelist I: Wendy Beane, abstract/bio, Western Michigan University; Quantum Control of Stem Cells 12:36 Panelist II: Nikhil Malvankar, abstract/bio, Yale University; Natural and Synthetic Microbial Protein Nanowires for Bioelectronic Interfaces 12:42 Roundtable Q&A
13:00	Lunch Break NNI Retrospective at 20 years video (25 min) - optional
13:30	Eco Nanomanufacturing Session Co-Chairs: Paul Westerhoff, bio, Arizona State University and Khershed Cooper, bio, NSF/ENG/CMMI 13:30 Introductions 13:35 Keynote: Zak Holman, abstract/bio, Arizona State University Bringing a nanomaterial deposition technology to market 14:00 Panelist I: Shu Yang, abstract/bio, University of Pennsylvania; Eco-manufacturing of Shape Morphing and Sustainable Nanomaterials 14:06 Panelist II: Margaret Sobkowicz Kline, abstract/bio, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Eco-Nanomanufacturing (Through a Polymer Lens) 14:12 Roundtable Q&A
14:30	Nanotechnology for clean and sustainable energy conversion Session Co-Chairs: Uwe Kortshagen, bio, University of Minnesota and Carole Read, bio, NSF/ENG/CBET 14:30 Introductions 14:35 Keynote: Harry Atwater, abstract/bio, California Institute of Technology; Three Grand Challenges for Energy Nanoscience and Sustainability 15:00 Panelist I: Lea Nienhaus, abstract/bio, Florida State University; Photon Transformers: Relaxing Quantum Confinement in Nanocrystal-Sensitized Photon Upconversion 15:06 Panelist II: Aaswath Raman, abstract/bio, University of California Los Angeles; Thermal Photonics: New Capabilities in Spectral and Directional Control and Radiative Cooling Applications 15:12 Roundtable Q&A
15:30	Break 15'
15:45	Nanotechnology for clean and sustainable energy storage Session Co-Chairs: Eric Detsi, bio, University of Pennsylvania and Robert Meulenberg, bio, NSF DMR 15:45 Introductions 15:50 Keynote: Sarah Tolbert, abstract/bio, University of California Los Angeles Fast Charging Batteries to Enable Clean Energy Solutions 16:15 Panelist I: Y. Shirley Meng, abstract/bio, University of Chicago; Designing Better Materials for Future Batteries 16:21 Panelist II: Paul Braun, abstract/bio, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Scaling Sustainable Nanotechnology for Electrochemical Energy Storage 16:27 Roundtable Q&A
16:45	Day 1 Wrap-up
17:00	Adjourn

Day 2: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Nanotechnology for the environment, society,
and workforce development

Note: all times are Eastern Time Zone

09:00	Pre-Day 2 Poster Session Session Co-Chairs: Dan Herr, bio, University of North Carolina-Greensboro; Abiodun (Abby) Ilumoka, bio, NSF/EHR/DUE
Day 2 Theme: Nanotechnology for the environment, society, and workforce development
11:00	Nanotechnology for the environment, society, and workforce development Session Co-Chairs: Omowunmi (Wunmi) Sadik, bio, New Jersey Institutes of Technology; Pradeep Fulay, bio, NSF/TIP/ITE 11:00 Introductions 11:05 Keynote: Catherine Murphy, abstract/bio, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nanotechnology for the Environment and Social Justice 11:30 Panelist I: Wen Zhang, abstract/bio, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nanotechnology-enabled Materials and Processes for Sustainable Pollution Mitigation 11:36 Panelist II: Philip Demokritou, abstract/bio, Rutgers University Sustainable Nanotechnology: Bio-inspired, nature DERIVED AND nontoxic nanomaterials for agri-food applications 11:42 Roundtable Q&A
12:00	Nanotechnology for sustainable nanomaterials and a clean geoenvironment Session Co-Chairs: Junhong Chen, bio, University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory; Suk-Wah Tam-Chang, bio NSF/CHE 12:00 Introductions 12:05 Keynote 1: Greg Lowry, abstract/bio, Carnegie Mellon University; Opportunities for Nanotechnology to Improve the Sustainability of Agriculture 12:30 Panelist I: Stacey Harper, abstract/bio, Oregon State University Pacific Northwest Consortium on Plastics: Convergence on Micro- and Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environments 12:36 Panelist II: Simon Humphrey, abstract/bio, University of Texas at Austin Atom-Efficient Nanocatalysts for Point-of-Need Applications: Potable Water Treatment and Flare Gas Reduction 12:42 Roundtable Q&A
13:00	Lunch Break NNI Retrospective at 20 years video (25 min) - optional
13:30	Nano EHS to concurrently monitor and improve the environment and health Session Co-Chairs: Mark Tuominen, bio, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Nora Savage, bio, NSF/ENG/CBET 13:30 Introductions 13:35 Keynote: Aaron Sadow, abstract/bio, Iowa State University Upcycling Polyolefins via Selective Catalytic Conversions 14:00 Panelist I: Leanne Gilbertson, abstract/bio, University of Pittsburgh; Beyond the Nanomaterial 14:06 Panelist II: Qilin Li, abstract/bio, Rice University; A path to safe and sustainable use of engineered nanomaterials in environmental applications 14:12 Roundtable Q&A
14:30	Evidence-based SEI knowledge, attitude and practice Session Co-Chairs: David Berube, bio – North Carolina State University and Frederick Kronz, bio, NSF/SES 14:30 Introductions 14:35 Keynote: Rosalyn Berne, abstract/bio, University of Virginia; Drawing on the Wisdom of Hans Jonas: Ethical considerations for sustainable nanotechnology 15:00 Panelist I: Jameson Wetmore, abstract/bio, Arizona State University; Societal and Ethical Implications Training Programs in the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure 15:06 Panelist II: Lee Ann Kahlor, abstract/bio, University of Texas at Austin; SEI@TNF: science Communication Research at the University of Texas at Austin 15:12 Roundtable Q&A
15:30	Break 15'
15:45	Education and Sustainable Nanotechnology Session Co-Chairs: Deb Newberry, bio, Newberry Technology Associates and Celeste Carter, NSF/DUE 15:45 Introductions 15:50 Keynote: Christine Broadbridge, abstract/bio, Southern Connecticut State University; Sustainable Nanotechnology Education Addressing Global Problems at the Nanoscale 16:05 Panelist I: Celeste Carter, abstract/bio, NSF/DUE; Sustainable Nanotechnology: The NSF ATE Program Educating the Skilled Technical Workforce 16:13 Panelist II: Osama Awadelkarim, abstract/bio, The Pennsylvania State University; Nanotechnology Workforce Development at the Pennsylvania State University 16:23 Panelist III: Pawan Tyagi, abstract/bio, University of the District of Columbia; NSF CREST Center for Nanotechnology Research and Education Enabling Diverse Workforce 16:30 Roundtable Q&A
16:50	Conference wrap-up Closing Comments – Nora Savage, Mike Roco, Khershed Cooper, and Dan Herr
17:00	Adjourn