The national nanotechnology initiative at five years : assessment and recommendations of the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel / submitted by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology (U.S.)

National Science and Technology Council (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology--Government policy--United States.

Nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology--Research--United States.

Nanotechnology--Research.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (50 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Washington, DC] : President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, [2005]

Contents:

Executive Summary

Introduction and Background

Where do we stand?

Nanotechnology R & D investment

Research output

Research areas of focus

Areas of opportunity

Other leadership factors

Conclusions

Is this money well spent and the program well managed?

NNI strategic plan and management

NNI accomplishments

Are we addressing societal concerns and potential risks?

Environmental, health and safety

Education and workforce preparation

Ethical, legal, and other societal implications

Public engagement

How can we do better?

Program investment areas and funding levels

Technology transfer

Program management

Societal implications

Education/workforce preparation

NNAP report schedule

Concluding remarks and the NNAP's future areas of focus

Appendix

NNI program component areas

Glossary

References.

Notes:

Title from electronic t.p. (viewed on Jan. 5, 2009).

"May 2005."

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (U.S.). National nanotechnology initiative at five years.

OCLC:

297115807