Thursday, April 11, 2002 @ 4:00 pm Truitt Auditorium - Broughton Hall 1402

From Macro- to Nano-Manufacturing and Beyond: Making the Quantum Leap Happen

This presentation overviews the philosophy and implementation of the new Nanomanufacturing Program at NSF. This is placed in the context of recent down-scaling processing and miniaturization research developments, as well as the National Nanotechnology Initiative and its connection with nanoscale science, engineering, applications and societal impacts. The program focuses on scaleup synthesis of functional structures, devices and systems, integration across dimensional scales and multiple energetic domains, as well as biomimetic approaches. This calls for research programs in nanoscale materials, processes, instrumentation, modeling-control and design/integration of nanostructured products. Among implementation strategies, emphasis is placed on the role of education and training, interfacing between academic, industrial, government and professional institutions, outcome dissemination and impact to the society. Current information and funding opportunities are also reviewed.