Nanotechnology symposium to be webcast

Showcase for tools, research, and vast potentional of "Small Wonders"

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will host leading researchers on March 19 at “Small Wonders,” a symposium and exhibition of nanoscale science and engineering. NSF Director Rita Colwell will review the increasing role of NSF investments.

Live, streamed video of portions of the event will be accessible via the Internet. Key features will include: speakers from 9 a.m.10:00 a.m.; issues and implications panel from 3:45-5:30 p.m. Please see: http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/priority/nano/nano_live.htm

Among the advancements to be demonstrated: NanoMan, a giant instrument for very-small-scale atomic manipulation and lithography; hands-on education kits that feature magnets and LEDs; interactive experiments; and progress in research ranging from nano-electronics to new materials to biosensors.

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Who: Rita Colwell - NSF director Joseph Bordogna - NSF deputy director Richard Smalley - Nobel laureate, Rice University Horst Stormer - Nobel laureate, Columbia University Other leading researchers (see agenda at URL below)

What: Symposium and Exhibit: “Small Wonders: Exploring the Vast Potential of Nanoscience”

When: Tuesday, March 19, 2002, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST

Where: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Amphitheater 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC (Federal Center metro)

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Agenda and images will be available on Mon. Mar. 18 at: http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/priority/nano/start.htm

For more information contact: Amber Jones or Bill Noxon (703) 292-8070/aljones@nsf.gov or wnoxon@nsf.gov

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