Texas State's Nanoparticles Applications Center Continues to Shape the Nanotechnology Sector in Texas.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2003 Fall Colloquium col·lo·qui·um n. pl. col·lo·qui·ums or col·lo·qui·a 1. An informal meeting for the exchange of views. 2. An academic seminar on a broad field of study, usually led by a different lecturer at each meeting. Line-up Features Global Leaders in Nanotechnology Nanoparticles Applications Center (NAC See network access control. ), a center within The Institute for Environmental and Industrial Science (IEIS IEIS Integrated Earth Information Server ) at Texas State University-San Marcos, today announced the line-up for the fall 2003 colloquium series on nanotechnology. The focus of the bi-monthly series is to present and discuss issues related to developments, applications and the commercialization of nanotechnology. The first of the fall colloquiums, to be held on Monday, September 22 at the Austin offices of Winstead Sechrest & Minick, will feature Dr. Zvi Yaniv, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Applied Nanotech, Inc., subsidiary of Nano-Propriety, Inc (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: NNPP NNPP Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program NNPP NIMA NITFS Program Plan ). Dr. Yaniv is a leading authority in electro-optics, liquid crystal technology, amorphous semiconductors, nanotechnology commercialization and business management. Dr. Yaniv will discuss his perspective on nanotechnology in Japan and introduce the audience to some of the most successful products and companies unveiled at Nanotech 2003 in Japan. The colloquiums, which are supported by Winstead Sechrest & Minick, will follow throughout 2003 at the Winstead offices in Austin, Houston or Dallas. All colloquiums will be video-conferenced and viewable by attendees in each city the day of the event. These educational events provide leading-edge information on topics including commercialization, research and development, job creation, incubation and the overall accelerating industry of nanotechnology application. "The fall colloquium series is expected to be the best in the series to date. Central to promoting nanotechnology in Texas is providing forums for industrial cooperation, research and development cooperation, and education," said Bill Covington, Associate Vice President for Research and Federal Relations at Texas State and member of NAC. "NAC is dedicated to connecting and furthering the nanotechnology community. These colloquiums offer a unique opportunity to scientists, entrepreneurs, venture investors and technologists to learn how nanotechnology is revolutionizing industry." Fall Colloquium Dates and Speakers September 22: Dr. Zvi Yaniv of Applied Nanotech Inc. will speak from Austin October 7: Niraj Vasishtha of Southwest Research Institute Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the oldest and largest independent, nonprofit, applied research and development (R&D) organizations in the United States. Founded in 1947 by Thomas Slick, Jr. will speak from Austin October 20: Prof. M. Selim Unlu of Boston University Boston University, at Boston, Mass.; coeducational; founded 1839, chartered 1869, first baccalaureate granted 1871. It is composed of 16 schools and colleges. will speak from Austin November 3: Denny Hamill of Nanotechnologies, Inc. will speak from Austin November 17: TBD TBD abbr. to be determined About Nanoparticles Application Center NAC, a center within The Institute for Environmental and Industrial Science (IEIS) at Texas State University in San Marcos, works to advance the role of nanotechnology in science, technology, industry, the economy, and society throughout Texas and the nation. It achieves this by fostering collaborations between industry, entrepreneurs, technology organizations, and academic institutions. The members of NAC combine their resources into directed research projects that promise near-term application in industry or commercialization. For more information on Nanoparticles Application Center, contact Dr. Gregory Spenser, Department of Physics at Texas State University-San Marcos, 512-245-0587, or visit the Web site at http://www.txstate.edu/nac. |
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