Organized by the American Ceramic Society
Sponsored by:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
U.S. Measurement Systems (USMS),
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Shape the Future of Nanomaterials
This interactive workshop will be a key component in a continuing assessment of measurement needs and solutions for nanotechnology environmental, health and safety (Nano EHS).
-Learn the state-of-the-art from early results of an unprecedented study of
measurement knowledge surrounding the Nano EHS sector
-Contribute your expert knowledge and insights into this critical area
-Voice your most critical measurement needs in a pre-competitive environment
-Enhance and accelerate your R&D and manufacturing activities
-Network with potential customers, partners, and solution providers
-Identify opportunities for partnership with the Federal Government
Key Speakers
Kristen Kulinowski, Ph.D. (Keynote Speaker),
Professor
Rice University
Sally Tinkle, Ph.D. (Keynote Speaker)
Senior Science Advisor
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Clare Allocca, Ph.D.
Director, United States Measurement System
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Greg Blackman, Ph.D,
Member of the Corporate Center for Analytical Science
Central Research and Development Division
DuPont
Tom Campbell
Senior Research Scientist
ADA Technologies, Inc.
Steve Freiman
President
Freiman Consulting
Charles Geraci, Ph.D., CIH
Coordinator, Nanotechnology Research Center and
Chief, Document Development Branch
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Angela Hight Walker, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Kamal Hossain, Ph.D.
Director of Research and International Cooperation
National Physical Laboratory
Keith McIver
Program Manager
Boeing
Alan Rae, Ph.D.
Vice President of Innovations
NanoDynamics
John Rumble, Ph.D.
Vice President, Technical Operations
Information International Association, Inc.
E. Clayton Teague, Ph.D.
Director
National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
Treye A. Thomas, Ph.D.
Toxicologist, Nanotechnology Team Leader
U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Craig Wall
Product Manager
Agilent AFM
Other key speakers will represent the nanoproducts manufacturing and user communities, as well as the federal government, including regulatory agencies.
Purpose of Event
A number of recent nanotechnology-focused meetings and workshops have identified the need to address measurement and informatics issues related to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements for nanomaterials. This workshop, organized by The American Ceramic Society, will build on the foundations laid previously in order to identify and prioritize key EHS measurement issues, and to promote industry-government partnerships to address potential problem areas. Specific workshop goals are:
1. Bring the nanomaterials community up to date as far as technological developments,
government regulations, and opportunities and challenges in the area of EHS that may
impact current or future business opportunities.
2. Describe and prioritize the measurement issues in the EHS arena that are now faced by
engineers and scientists developing products using nanosize materials.
3. Strengthen the bridge between the nanomaterials and biology and physiology
communities to establish and address important measurement and informatics needs.
Workshop Features
The EHS Issues in Nanomaterials workshop will focus on the measurement and data needs of industry, regulatory agencies and academia that are needed to insure that industrial practices and government regulations are based on a firm, scientific foundation. The workshop will emphasize exploring and prioritizing measurement needs, and developing an action plan to deal with the EHS issues, both real and perceived, that industry is facing with the growing use of nanoparticles and related structures in many different applications. Potential topics include carbon nanotubes as a strengthening phase in composites, cerium oxide particles of growing interest as a catalyst, and the use of various nanoparticles in cosmetics and sunscreens.
The workshop is planned for one and one-half days. A final report outlining the major findings of the workshop will be written and published in the Bulletin of the American Ceramic Society and elsewhere.
Measurement Needs
Since a primary topic of this workshop is the measurement concerns relative to nano-EHS, we encourage you to submit measurement needs prior to the workshop
Recommended submission date: May 15, 2008; instructions may be accessed at
http://usms.nist.gov
Workshop Location
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Reservations: 1-888-627-8209 or 1-703-486-1111
Fax: 703-769-3955
Room Rate: $201.00 plus tax per night
Point of Contact
For programming related questions, please contact
Steve Freiman
Email: steve.freiman@comcast.net
Phone: 240-499-6447
