Dr. Naomi J. Halas of Rice University will focus on nanotechnology and its social impact through two lectures while at Hope College on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15-16, through the college’s James and ...

This chapter outlines the many ways in which engineering research and education impact society, the role that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has played in bringing these impacts about, and the ...

One of the primary concerns in nanoethics is the safety and risk assessment of nanomaterials. Due to their small size and unique properties, nanomaterials may exhibit different toxicological profiles ...

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At Purdue University, researchers are working at the tiniest scale to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges. While their innovations may be microscopic, their impact could transform how the ...

The fields of manufacturing and precision engineering have advanced significantly with the adoption of nanotechnology. The molecular-level precision it offers, alongside innovations in materials ...

This chapter provides basic information about the motivation of this report and the conduct of the study. It presents the committee’s statement of task along with insights gained from the sponsor. The ...