Initial Publication Date: May 27, 2024
National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO)
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- "The NNCO: Supporting the NNI (That Means You)" Quinn Spadola (Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office), presented April 19, 2023--YouTube Video
About Nanotechnology (NT)-- An introduction to NT, what's special about NT, working at the nanoscale, applications of NT, responsible development of NT, NT timeline and a glossary and acronyms.
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- Nano4Earth-- the Climate Change National Nanotechology Challenge. "Enduring climate change solutions will require multi-faceted approaches that increase understanding of the science, advance useful technologies, and help society prepare for predicted climate change impacts. The breadth and versatility of nanotechnology enables a unique opportunity to combat climate change on all fronts. Nano4EARTH recognizes the role nanotechnology will and already plays in:Evaluating, monitoring, and detecting climate change status and trends; Averting future greenhouse gas emissions; Removing existing greenhouse gases; Training and educating a highly skilled workforce to harness nanotechnology solutions; and developing Higher resilience to—and mitigation of—climate change-induced pressures for improved societal/economic resilience." Nano4Earth resources include:
- Nano4 Earth Kickoff Workshop-- This workshop was held in January 2023 "to energize a wide-ranging community and build a foundation for the Nano4EARTH challenge. More than 400 people across sectors, with diverse expertise and perspectives, participated in the event. Discussions focused on identifying nanotechnologies that are poised to have an impact on climate change in four years or less, in addition to sharing resources available to address barriers to entrepreneurship and technology adoption. Goals and metrics to maintain momentum throughout the challenge were also identified. New connections and networks spanning federal agencies, non-federal organizations, and industry were created and several examples of collaborations and events centered on nanotechnology and climate change developed organically between participants."
- Round table Discussion Forums -- "The Nano4EARTH roundtable discussions aim to identify fundamental knowledge gaps, needs, and opportunities to advance current energy efficiency, sustainable development, and climate change goals. By convening stakeholders from different sectors, backgrounds, and expertise, the goals of these roundtables are to identify applicable lessons across the spectrum of technologies, discuss system-specific needs, scalability and commercialization challenges, and potential paths forward."
- Nano4EARTH Roundtable Discussion on Coatings, Lubricants, Membranes, and Other Interface Technologies, summary July 6, 2023
- Nano4EARTH Roundtable Discussion Summary Batteries and Energy Storage, September 26, 2023
- Nano4EARTH Roundtable Discussion Summary: Capture, Storage, and Use of Greenhouse Gases, November 2, 2023
- Nano4EARTH Roundtable Discussion Summary: Catalysts -- January 24, 2024
- National Nanotechnology Day "National Nanotechnology Day is an annual event featuring community-led events and activities on or around October 9 to help raise awareness of nanotechnology, its use in products that enrich our daily lives, and the challenges and opportunities for the future. This date, 10/9, pays homage to the nanometer scale, 10 –9 meters."
- For Teachers: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum--"Join other K–12 science teachers for short informational talks, discussions, and informal resource sharing. These virtual events are held throughout the year in January, April, September, and November. "
- Videos of Recent Nanoeducators Quarterly Forum --from NNI NanoTube channel; topics such as
- Nanotechnology and Agriculture,
- Confronting Climate Change with Nanotechnology,
- High School Nano Demos,
- Resources for Educators (a collection of 14 videos),
- Nano Lesson Plans Developed by Middle School and High School Teachers,
- Teaching Nanoscale Science and Engineering: A Presentation for Middle and High School Teachers,
- Scanning Electron Microscopy, and more....
- Running List of Resources for Educators from Quarterly Forums. (Google Doc)
- Videos of Recent Nanoeducators Quarterly Forum --from NNI NanoTube channel; topics such as
- NNCO Public Webinars-- (See also NNI YouTube Channel)
- Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Network, 21 Video Podcasts on the NanoTube Channel
- Learn about Nanotechnology,
- Stories from the NNI --This podcast series features voices from the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). Researchers and innovators discuss their work at the nanoscale, the challenges they've faced, and how they've connected with the NNI.
- Nano Matters
- Perspectives on Nanotechnology
- DOE Nanoscale Science Research Centers
- The National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure
- Resources for Educators
- EnvisioNano "is a contest for undergraduate and graduate students conducting nanotechnology research in the United States and U.S. territories. Students should submit striking nanoscale images that demonstrate how beautiful the nanoscale can be alongside thoughtful, concise descriptions of the research behind the picture and how it may lead to nanotechnologies that benefit society. The goal is to envision where your research is headed and explain how "seeing" at the nanoscale is important to reaching that vision. See the most recent winning image here!"
- NanoFilm "is a video contest for undergraduate and graduate students that are conducting nanotechnology research in the United States and U.S. territories. Participating students should submit short videos that tell a general audience about nanotechnology. How do you hope your work will help the world? What's the greatest promise in nanotechnology? Where do you hope nanotechnology will make the greatest impact? What do you think is cool about nanotechnology? Be creative!"