Foresight Institute Conference Tackles Nanotechnology Applications and Public Policy.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- Environment, Water Purification  It has been suggested that , , and be merged into this article or section. , Clean Energy, Medicine, Security, Space Exploration, Competitiveness, Zero-Waste Manufacturing and Societal Impacts to Be Discussed Foresight Institute The Foresight Nanotech Institute (formerly Foresight Institute) is a Palo Alto, California-based nonprofit organization for increasing awareness the uses and consequences of molecular nanotechnology. , the leading nanotechnology education Nanotechnology education is being offered by more and more universities around the world. The first program involving nanotechnology was offered by the University of Toronto's Engineering Science program, where nanotechnology could be taken as an option. and public policy think tank, is sponsoring the 1st Conference on Advanced Nanotechnology: Research, Applications, and Policy, October 22-24, 2004 at the Crystal City Marriott Hotel, Washington DC area. This conference focuses on molecular nanotechnology Building products atom by atom. See nanofactory. and what it will mean for the environment, water purification, clean energy, medicine, national security, space exploration, international competitiveness, zero-waste manufacturing and overall societal impacts and other areas. Each day of the 1st Conference on Advanced Nanotechnology is dedicated to in-depth exploration and discussion of a critical area driving molecular manufacturing See nanotechnology. : research status, disruptive applications, and policy issues. Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th, are designed to make nanotechnology understandable and accessible to public policy professionals, public interest representatives, professional/trade association representatives, investors, the media, students, and the general public. "We have assembled over 30 nanotechnology experts, researchers, and leaders who will present their work on important applications and public policy issues surrounding advanced nanotechnology," said Christine Peterson, Founder and Vice President of Foresight Institute. "This is the first conference dedicated to addressing the impact and key ideas of advanced nanotechnology." Day One, chaired by William A. Goddard III (Caltech) and Ralph Merkle (Georgia Tech) will focus on technical research on advanced nanotechnology. Researchers and technologists are encouraged to attend. Day Two, chaired by Scott Mize (Foresight Institute) and Brad Templeton (Electronic Frontier Foundation See EFF. (body) Electronic Frontier Foundation - (EFF) A group established to address social and legal issues arising from the impact on society of the increasingly pervasive use of computers as a means of communication and information distribution. ) will discuss the applications and uses for advanced nanotechnology. This day is tailored for policy professionals, investors, public interest representatives, professional/trade association representatives, researchers, technologists, and the general public. Day Three: 1st Forum on Advanced Nanotechnology Policy, chaired by Howard Lovy (NanoBot (robotics) nanobot - /nan"oh-bot/ A robot of microscopic proportions, presumably built by means of nanotechnology. As yet, only used informally (and speculatively!). Also called a "nanoagent". ) and Scott Mize (Foresight Institute) will focus on what policies need to be in place for advanced nanotechnology to flourish. Policy professionals, public interest representatives, professional/trade association representatives, and the general public are encouraged to attend. For further information: http://www.mnt2004.org About Foresight Institute Foresight Institute is the leading think tank and public interest organization focused on nanotechnology. Formed in 1986 by K. Eric Drexler Kim Eric Drexler (born April 25, 1955 in Oakland, California) is an American engineer best known for popularizing the potential of molecular nanotechnology (MNT), from the 1970s and 1980s. and Christine Peterson, Foresight dedicates itself to providing education, policy development, and networking to maximize benefits and minimize downsides of molecular manufacturing. For more information about Foresight Institute: http://www.foresight.org |
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