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Larta's
Nano Republic Conference
July
22, 2002
 Last
Wednesday, over 250 attendees came to hear discussions on
the possible direction of nanotechnology science from some
of the most renowned leaders working in the field.
The
event was opened with a keynote address from Jim Heath, one of the co-founders
of The California Nanosystems Institute and a world leader in molecular
science. During his keynote, The Hype and Hope of Nanotechnology,
which addressed near and far-term technologies that are emerging from
the field, Heath also told the audience of his proposed research plans
for his upcoming professorship position at Caltech, which will begin sometime
in 2003 after he leaves his Acting Co-Director position at CNSI. Heath
plans to continue his work in quantum computing as well as biotech applications,
where he perceives considerable market potential.
The
all day event also included science presentations and panel sessions from
three prominent nano disciplines--life sciences, materials and sensors
and security, which featured an pre-panel presentation from Jay Davis,
the National Security Fellow at The Center for Global Security Research.
Davis' presentation, The Security Application: Nanotechnology's Role
in Bio Terrorism, addressed how nano science could be used in counter-terrorism
technologies, and the strict criteria that government agencies are hoping
these new technologies will meet.
by
Wendy
Hall
Larta Staff Writer
Return
to this week's issue of LA VOX >
The
Nano Republic 2002 Website >
Media
coverage on the Nano Republic Event:
The
Nano Circuit: California Puts Its Nano Foot Forward (Nanotech Planet.com)
It
was "California or bust" for The Nano Circuit, attending The
Nano Republic conference at UCLA on Wednesday. The event showcased the
institutions and individuals working to build the Golden State's nanotechnology
future and was produced by LARTA, an L.A.-based think tank for technology
businesses.
full
article >
Nanotecnología:
la grandeza de lo pequeño
(La Opinion)
Más
de 2,000 millones de dólares anuales invierten en nanotecnología
los gobiernos en el ámbito mundial; a éstos hay que sumar
aproximadamente la misma cantidad proveniente de fuentes privadas
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article >
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