National Science Foundation

A National Science Foundation Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team
(NIRT SES #0609078)


Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing

In cooperation with the Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing, a National Science Foundation, a National Science and Engineering Center (NSEC)

Recent Event: 7th New England International Nanomanufacturing Workshop


"Breaking the Barriers to the Commercialization of Nanotechnology"

June 18-19, 2009
Raytheon Amphitheater, 240 Egan Research Center, Northeastern University Boston, MA

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Social and Ethical Issues of Nanotechnology

Ronald SandlerAs Congress considers continued funding for the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) including support for responsible development for nanotechnology, a Northeastern University report funded by the National Science Foundation and the Woodrow Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies investigates common misconceptions associated with emerging nanotechnologies and emphasizes the importance of attending to ethical issues within ongoing responsible development discourses and efforts. Read More

National Research Council Releases Nanotechnology EHS Strategy Report


Washington D.C. - The National Research Council has made available its forthcoming book: Review of the Federal Strategy For Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, And Safety Research. The report "finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials."

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CHN Hosts 6th New England International Nanomanufacturing Workshop

CHN Logo Boston, MA - For two days in September, experts in industry, academia, and government descended upon the Raytheon Amphitheater at Northeastern University for the 6th New England International Nanomanufacturing Workshop. Read more

Museum of Science Nanotechnology Forum Puts Citizens to the Test

First Speaker
May 22, 2008, Cambridge - How should the members of the Public Health Department in a big city regulate nanotechnology given the uncertainty of the safety of such a science? Read More


Nanomaterial Regulation in Europe and the U.S.

Dr. Monika Kurath Thursday, April 3, 2008, Northeastern University - Dr. Monika Kurath, visiting researcher at the Program on Science, Technology & Society at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University will be speak on new and forthcoming regulations affecting the nanoindustry. Read More

EPA Launches Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program


EPA LogoIn an effort to examine the effects of nanotechnology on the environment, the EPA, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), has asked participants from the emerging nanotech industry to voluntarily submit data regarding the "material characterization, hazard, use, potential exposures, and risk management practices" involved in their techniques of production. More