Progress in Nanotechnology
The Conference is a combination of keynotes, panels, posters, program information sessions, discussions of research trends, and principal investigator meetings with NSF program directors.
- Day 1: Progress in foundational nanotechnology and infrastructure
Quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems, Cell nanocomponents and synthetic cells, Nano-research centers: NNCI & nanoHUB - Day 2: Grand opportunities and convergence
Atomically precise manufacturing, Nano convergence with NBICA and Intelligent Cognitive Assistants, Convergence Learning challenges, Societal and environmental aspects
Day 1: Thursday, December 6, 2018
Progress in foundational nanotechnology and infrastructure
| Edison Room | |
| 7:30 | Coffee |
| 8:30 | Conference welcome and purpose of the meeting Robert Westervelt, bio, Harvard University Academic conference chair |
| 8:40 | Welcome at NSF Linda Blevins, NSF DAD/ENG |
| 8:50 | Nanoscale Science and Engineering at NSF Mike Roco, bio abstract, NSF |
| 9:10 | Keynote 1: Quantum Information Science & Technology Moderators: Keynote: Robert Westervelt, bio abstract, Harvard University |
| 9:40 | Refreshment Break and Poster Visitation Note: all posters will be available in Wright Room in Alexandria Westin Hotel |
| 10:00 | Panel 1: Quantum Information Science & Technology - in 10 years Moderators: 3 Panelists (20 min = 15+5 min each):
11:00 Discussion (30 min) topics: What are current grand challenges that can be accomplished in the next decade? How do we handle the gap between basic discovery and translation to applications? |
| 11:30 | Keynote 2: Convergence of nanotechnology, biotechnology and other technologies at the Department of State, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Moderator: Mike Roco, bio, NSF Keynote: Chris Cannizzaro, abstract/bio, Department of State and OECD representative |
| 12:00 | Working Lunch Note: all posters will be available in Wright Room in Alexandria Westin Hotel |
| 12:30 | Panel 2. International Nanoscale S&E Opportunities at NSF Rebecca L. Keiser, bio, NSF/OISE |
| 1:00 | Keynote 3: Communicating with and controlling biology via biofabrication, synthetic biology, and microelectronics Moderators:
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| 1:30 | Panel 3. Cell nano-components and synthetic cells Moderators:
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| 2:30 | Discussion Topics (30 min): What are grand challenges that can be accomplished in the next decade? |
| 3:00 | Refreshment Break and Poster Viewing |
| 3:30 | Panel 4. Nano Centers (NNCI, MRSECs, NERCs, new STCs) Moderators:
4:20 Discussion (10 min). Topic: National network of centers and facilities in nanotechnology |
| 5:00 | Panel 5. nanoHUB Tutorial. User Session Alejandro Strachan, abstract/bio, NCN “General Purpose nano-HUB” |
| 5:45 | Wrap up for Day 1 Robert M. Westervelt, bio, Harvard University |
| 6:00 - 8:00 | Poster Engagement Session and Reception Light refreshments served |
Day 2: Friday, December 7, 2018
Grand opportunities and convergence
| Edison Room | |
| 7:30 | Coffee |
| 8:00 | Conference welcome and outline Robert Westervelt, bio, Harvard University Academic Chair of Conference |
| 8:05 | Welcome at NSF Deborah Lockhart, NSF DAD/MPS |
| 8:15 | Keynotes 6: From nanoscience and nanoengineering to nanomanufacturing Moderators: 8:15 Keynote 6a. “Nature’s Tool Box for Convergent Manufacturing: Rising Above Nano Engineering Principles” Ajay Malshe, abstract/bio, University of Arkansas: 8:40 Keynote 6b: “Bridging the Gap between Research and Manufacturing” Sridhar Kota, abstract/bio, MForesight, University of Michigan |
| 9:05 | Panel 6. Atomically precise manufacturing Moderators:
Discussion 20 minutes: What are the critical research gaps? What are the opportunities for the future? |
| 10:05 | Keynote 7a: “NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018-2025” Moderators:
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| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 10:45 | Keynote 7b: “Convergence in the Era of Intelligent Cognitive Assistants”
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| 11:10 | Panel 7. “Converging technologies (NBICA) for Intelligent Cognitive Assistants” Moderators:
12:00-12:30. Discussion (30 min) Topics: Highlight how nanotechnology contribute to converging technologies brain-like computing and Intelligent Cognitive Assistant; visionary ideas for the next 10-20 years. |
| 12:30 | Working Lunch 1:00 - Panel 8A. Nano Outreach Moderators:
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| 1:30 | Panel 8B. Building Capacity for Broadening Participation and Public Engagement in Nanotechnology Moderators:
"Addressing quantum science and engineering with broader audiences" 1:55 Panelists (10 min each):
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| 2:30 | Panel 9. Convergence learning challenges Moderators:
3:30 NSF plans on the Convergence Accelerator program and the role of education in that program |
| 4:00 | Summary of the Conference and Adjourn |