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What
is being done to ensure that the promise of nanotechnology, especially
the manufacture and handling of nanomaterials, will be realized
in a safe and cost effective manner? Come hear leading researchers
and industry practitioners address these issues in a two one-day
symposia. We are especially pleased to announce the participation
of special guest speakers Sean Murdock, Executive Director of
the NanoBusiness Alliance, and Dr. Barbara Karn of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Click
here for registration information.
Safer Nano 2006
consists of three events; detailed descriptions of each event
are available at the respective web links.
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Safer Nano-Environmental, Health and Safety Best Practices Symposium
[ Monday, March
6, 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM ]
In this symposium
you will be addressed by leading industry professionals regarding
the toxicology of nano-materials, legal aspects of nanotechnology,
application of environmental and safety programs and controls,
and the development of Best Known Practices (BKP's) for the
industry. You will also be invited to participate in an ongoing
process for improving control measures for the industry. This
symposium will have direct application for those who hold responsibility
for environmental and safety in their organizations, including
top level managers, scientists, engineers and environmental/safety
professionals. The fee for this event is $25 and includes the
cost of lunch and break refreshments.
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ONAMI Presents the Nanoworld: Cool Science, Good Jobs, and a
Healthy Environment
[ Monday, March
6, 6:00 PM networking 7:00 PM Presentation ]
On Monday evening, March 6 the public
is invited at no charge to ONAMI Presents the Nanoworld:
Cool Science, Good Jobs, and a Healthy Environment. Sean
Murdock, Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Alliance will
kick off the evening with a discussion of the importance of
nanoscience research for American competitiveness and future
job opportunities, Dr. Mike Thompson of FEI Company will give
a fascinating image-rich "tour of the nanoworld" being made
visible by advanced electron microscopes [made in Oregon], and
Prof. Jim Hutchison of the University of Oregon will introduce
ONAMI's work on Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing, describing
how nanotechnology, pursued correctly, can avoid safety and
environmental risks. In fact, the practice of Green Nanoscience
promises significant environmental benefits. This event is ideally
suited for high-school students, who will have an opportunity
to interact with the speakers and many of Oregon's top nanoscience
researchers.
This event is FREE.
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ONAMI's Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Kickoff
[ Tuesday, March
7, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM ]
The morning session of this technical meeting will introduce
the scientific activities of the ONAMI Safer Nanomaterials and
Nanomanufacturing Initiative [SNNI]. Speakers from AFRL [Air
Force Research Laboratory] will describe current materials and
nanoscience research. In addition, these speakers will highlight
research goals and future directions for research related to
the needs of the Air Force. Next, leaders of the SNNI will describe
the major research activities including design of safer nanomaterials,
efficient production of nanoparticles, and the integration of
nanomaterials into functional materials and devices. During
and following lunch, scientific posters will be available for
viewing, with a poster discussion planned in the afternoon.
This technical workshop is designed to bring scientists and
engineers together to discuss the current and future research
activities of ONAMI SNNI. This workshop is particularly applicable
to any scientists or engineers interested in ONAMI and the Safer
Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative. The fee for
this event is $25 and includes the cost of lunch and break refreshments.
Speakers
Speakers for this two-day symposium include: Skip Rung [ONAMI],
Sean Murdock [Nano Business Alliance], Bill Renfroe [Kennedy Jenks
Consultants], Dr. Taku Fuji [Kennedy Jenks Consultants], Roger
Ackerson [FEI Company], Dr. Barbara Kern [US EPA], Dr. Mike Thompson
[FEI Company], and Professor Jim Hutchison [University of Oregon].
How to Register
You can register for all three events together, or you can register
for one or more individual events.
To register for all events together,
visit
our website via this link, then check the box in the upper
left hand corner of the resultant Web page and click the link
to the right of the box. This will take you into a secure registration
system. The fee for all three events is $50.
To register for an individual event,
click the appropriate link below, then check the box in the upper
left hand corner of the resultant Web page and click the link
to the right of the box. This will take you into a secure registration
system.
Location for Events
The event will be held in the dining room of the Wilson Clark
Center on the OGI
campus. The Wilson Clark Center is building #3 on the OGI
Campus Map.
[OGI is part of the OHSU West Campus.]
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