Annual SNNI Conference Series

“Nano EHS” has become a staple in just about every undertaking or conversation involving nanotechnology.  Are we making progress at this or merely having the same meetings again and again? Is the promise of nanomaterials innovation for energy, security, medicine and resource conservation/protecting being advanced or slowed down by all this attention?

SNNI's 4th annual conference focused on cutting edge research in greener nanomaterials design and production and brought together academics, industrialists and policymakers to discuss approaches to developing economically viable, environmentally benign methods to advance nanotechnology.

As nanotechnology advances, many questions arise regarding putative effects of nascent nanomaterials on the environment and health. How do we make the right decisions in the face of these uncertainties? This conference focuses on cutting edge research in sustainable nanomaterials design, the latest developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and potential biological impacts of nanomaterials. SNNI faculty will also present their latest research advances in developing greener nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing processes.

This year's conference focused on educating stakeholders on the benefits of using a proactive approach to developing responsible nanotechnologies. The second day of the conference concluded with our technical session describing research progress of the Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative in designing environmentally benign nanomaterials. In addition to our technical session, we sponsored a free public forum on nanotechnology on Monday evening.

This event was sponsored by ONAMI [Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute], FEI Company, and Kennedy Jenks Consultants and hosted by the OHSU Center for Professional Development at OGI.

Monday 6, 2006

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.