The national nanotechnology initiative at five years [electronic resource] : assessment and recommendations of the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel / submitted by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
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[Washington, DC] : President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, [2005]
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 -- Conclusions -- Are we addressing societal concerns and potential risks? -- Environmental, health and safety -- Education and workforce preparation -- Ethical, legal, and other societal implications -- Public engagement -- Conclusions -- 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.
