"Sweating the Small Stuff," Prism, October 2004.
"NANOTECHNOLOGY OFFERS GREAT PROMISE FOR IMPROVING HEALTH AND CLEANING UP THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SCHOOLS ARE SCRAMBLING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO TEACH IT."
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced awards of $69 million over five years to fund six major centers in nanoscale science and engineering.
These awards complement eight existing centers established since 2001. The awards are part of a series of NSF grants totaling $250 million for nanoscale research in multiple disciplines in fiscal year 2004. Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers (NSEC) bring together researchers with diverse expertise -- in partnership with industry, government laboratories, or partners from other sectors -- to address complex, interdisciplinary challenges in nanoscale science and engineering.
The new centers will be located at the University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University in California, the University of Wisconsin, Ohio State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Northeastern University in Massachusetts.
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Nanomedicine is a 'highly specific medical intervention at the molecular scale for curing disease or repairing tissue'. Workshop will bring together researchers, establish links for collaboration, and discuss possible funding sources.
Workshop
Monday, November 15, 2004 8:30 - 4:30 pm
University of Minnesota
Digital Technology Center
401 Walter Library
More details and registration information are
available
Minnesota Project Innovation, Inc. (MPI) is hosting a class from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on November 17th , which is focused on Nanotechnology SBIR/STTR research funding opportunities.
For many high tech companies competing in the SBIR/STTR Programs, they would clearly have a stronger proposal if the project includes an academic partner, as well as a commercialization partner, such as many large companies in the area.
Of the 11 federal agencies participating in the Programs, they all have an interest in Nanotechnology research and development efforts, and they seek innovative ideas/projects that fit with their missions.
Supporting Small Business Technology Innovation and Commercialization
Minnesota Project Innovation, Inc.
Ms. Pat Dillon, MBA
Executive Director
100 Mill Place
111 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2551
Telephone: 612-347-6751
Fax: 612-843-4445
Website: www.mpi.org