Nanoscale Science under the Microscope
Hands-on experience in nanotechnology labs
The Kavli Institute at Cornell hosted a Journalist's Workshop in Nanotechnology, October 3-5, 2004.
Program highlights included: Primer on nanoscale science and its applications. Hands-on experiences in nanotechnology labs. Keynote address by Horst Stormer, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Physics, formerly with Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs and now at Columbia University. Panel discussions on environmental and social implications of nanoscience. Gala banquet at the Museum of the Earth.
Participants' Comments
Attendees reported that "the immersion was good," "the presenters were exceptional," and that they "loved the hands-on labs."
Schedule
Sunday, October 3
Registration, Ballroom Foyer, Statler Hotel, Cornell Campus
Reception and Buffet Dinner, Ballroom Foyer, Statler Hotel, Cornell Campus
Monday, October 4
Nanotech 101 Primer, Part I
Carl Batt, Food Science, and George Malliaras, Materials Science and Engineering
CNF-NBTC Hands-on Experiences for Journalists
Nanotechnology: Introduction to Bottoms-up Fabrication
CCMR-CNS Hands-on Experiences for Journalists
Carbon Nanotubes: Growth, Measurement, and Applications
Future Directions in Nanoscale Science and Technology
Christopher Ober (Materials Science), Making Small Things
Melissa Hines (Chemistry), Surface Chemistry and Nanomechanics
Paul McEuen (Physics), Electronics and Mechanics with Carbon Nanotubes
Eberhard Bodenschatz (Physics)
Nanotech 101 Primer, Part II
George Malliaras, Materials Science and Engineering, and Carl Batt, Food Science
Dinner and Keynote at Museum of the Earth
Horst Störmer, Physics, Columbia University; Nobel Laureate in Physics, 1998
Tuesday, October 5
CNF-NBTC Hands-on Experiences for Journalists
Nanotechnology: Introduction to Bottoms-up Fabrication
CCMR-CNS Hands-on Experiences for Journalists
Carbon Nanotubes: Growth, Measurement, and Applications
Future Directions in Nanoscale Science and Technology
Lois Pollack (Physics), Protein and RNA Folding
Uli Wiesner (Materials Science and Engineering)
Chekesha Liddell (Materials Science and Engineering)
D. Tyler McQuade (Chemistry and Chemical Biology), A Systems Approach to Organic Synthesis
Roles of Federal Government and Academia in Ensuring Environmental Safety
Hector A. Abruna, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Some Views on Nanotechnology and the Environment
Barbara Karn, Environmental Protection Agency, Nanotechnology and the Environment
Steve Kresovich, Biotechnology Institute, Hindsight is 20-20
Steve Hilgartner, Science and Technology Studies, Cornell, moderator
Roles of Academia and Media in Shaping Public Understanding of Nanoscale Science
Curt Suplee, NSF
Barnaby Feder, NYT, A Look at Stories about Nanotechnology
Bruce Lewenstein, Science and Technology Studies, Nanotechnology and the Public
Tommy Bruce, Vice President for University Communications, Cornell, moderator
Workshop wrap-up
Contact
Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science
222 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 254-4906
Fax: (607) 255-9030
lab14@cornell.edu
The Kavli Foundation advances science for the benefit of humanity and promotes increased public understanding and support for scientists and their work.