Nanotech Resources

Here is a list of some important nanotechnology resources online:

MU’s International Center for Micro/Nano Systems Technology at icnmsn.missouri.edu. The research center was created in April and is the first of its kind in Missouri, according to its Web site. The Web site lists the center’s mission statement and professors and staff who work with the center, in addition to providing a link to a PDF document that describes the equipment used.

National Nanotechnology Initiative at www.nano.gov. This federal entity coordinates and manages nanotechnology research across the U.S. Here, you can find the 2007 budget report for recommended nanotechnology expenditures, definitions of terms and answers to frequently asked questions.

www.nanooze.org. This kid-friendly online magazine, supported by the National Science Foundation, provides articles about the potential of nanotechnology research, from stain-resistant pants to super-powerful microscopes. Also included are links to an online video game and profiles of several scientists working in the field.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Nanotechnology Web site at
www.fda.gov/nanotechnology. The FDA held a public meeting on Oct. 10 to discuss its role in regulating medical and food products that use nanoparticles. You’ll find links to the agenda for the Oct. 10 meeting and PowerPoint presentations on nanotechnology.

Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at www.nanotechproject.org. This group, based in Washington, D.C., seeks to ensure that potential risks are understood and “effectively managed,” while promoting responsible nanotechnology, according to its Web site. The Web site contains up-to-date links to media coverage of nanotechnology as well as links to news releases and current research.

The Nanoethics Group at www.nanoethics.org. This group is made up of researchers and professors from around the country who are examining the potential ethical implications of nanotechnology.