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Nanotech safety 101 or how to avoid the next little accident

Authors: Rejeski, David
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Workshop on Disaster Prevention, Harvard University, April 27, 2006
Abstract: Presentation by David Rejeski, Director of the Project for Emerging Nanotechnologies of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, at the Workshop for Disaster Prevention, Harvard University. Paper discusses the tendency ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/nanotech_safety_101_how_to/

Biblio - csep - 06/30/2010 - 09:35

Nanotechnologies and the precautionary principle

Authors: Sass, Jennifer
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Abstract: Presentation summarizes the known and potential toxicology of some nanoscale particles, and presents the National Resources Defense Council's recommendations for a precautionary policy for nanomaterials. ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://docs.nrdc.org/health/files/hea_06121401A.pdf

Biblio - csep - 07/07/2010 - 11:33

Nanotechnologies at the OECD

Authors: Organization for Economic Cooporation and Development
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: International Forum on Chemical Safety (2008 September 15-19: Dakar, Senegal)
Abstract: This report describes the activities of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Working Party on Manufactured Nanoparticles, which seeks to promote international cooperation in human health and environmental safe...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.oecd.org/LongAbstract/0,3425,en_2649_201185_40166701_1_1_1_1,00.html

Biblio - csep - 07/07/2010 - 11:36

Nanotechnology and the environment : will emerging environmental regulations stifle the promise ?

Authors: Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP ; Hoffer, Melissa ; Kapin, Mark C.
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: National Science and Technology Institute Conference and Trade Show April 11 2005
Abstract: The United States and the European Union are again taking divergent approaches to developing environmental regulatory programs for nanomaterials and nanoproducts. Because the market for nanomaterials and nanoproducts is global, it i...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.wilmerhale.com/publications/whPubsDetail.aspx?publication=5faad09c-3d37-46ba-ae2e-0fd0acd4a1fd&RSS=true

Biblio - csep - 07/12/2010 - 16:21

Applying the precautionary principle to nanotechnology

Authors: Center for Responsible Nanotechnology ; Mike Treder ; Phoenix, Chris
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Abstract: Article discusses the differences between the strict and active form of the precautionary principle and discusses the possible application of the precautionary principle to nanotechnology regulation....
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.crnano.org/precautionary.htm

Biblio - csep - 08/03/2010 - 14:08

Approaches to safe nanotechnology: An information exchange with NIOSH

Authors: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Abstract: Safety and health practitioners recognize a lack of consistent guidance for the safe handling of nanomaterials. This information gap is critical because of the unknown risk that nanomaterials pose to workers. This document reviews w...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech/safenano/

Biblio - csep - 08/03/2010 - 14:29

Avis ethique et nanotechnologies : se donner les moyens d'agir / Ethics and nanotechnology : a basis for action

Authors: Government of Quebec ; Quebec Commission de 'Ethique de la Science et de la Technologie
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: 25th Meeting of the Commission de l'ethique de la science et de la technologie
Abstract: This position paper of the Quebec Commission for Science and Technology gives a brief introduction to nanotechnology, outlines the current Canadian, Quebec, and international regulation framework, and outlines some of the main ethic...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.ethique.gouv.qc.ca/Ethique-et-nanotechnologies-se.html#documents

Biblio - csep - 08/04/2010 - 14:24

BfR - Verbraucherkonferenz Nanotechnologie : Modellprojekt zur Erfassung der Risikowahrnehmung bei Verbrauchern

Authors: Rolf Hertel ; Zimmer, Rene ; German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Riskobewertung) ; Gaby-Fleur Bol
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Abstract: This German report, whose title translates as "BfR - Consumer Conference on Nanotechnology : Pilot project to identify risk perceptions amongst consumers" gives the results of a 2006 conference held in Berlin where eighteen represen...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/238/bfr_verbraucherkonferenz_nanotechnologie.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/04/2010 - 16:37

BfR - Consumer Conference on Nanotechnology in Foods, Cosmetics, and Textiles

Authors: German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Riskobewertung)
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Abstract: This press release from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment summarizes the final results of the "Consumer Conference on Nanotechnology" which brought together 16 randomly selected members of the public who spent three w...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/245/bfr_consumer_conference_on_nanotechnology_in_foods_cosmetics_and_textiles.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/04/2010 - 16:33

BfR consumer conference on nanotechnology in foods, cosmetics, and textiles : consumer vote on nanotechnology on 20 November 2006

Authors: Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung (BfR)
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: BfR Consumer Conference on Nanotechnology in Foods, Cosmentics, and Textiles
Abstract: This public engagement experiment, organized by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR. Sixteen randomly chosen citizens took part in two preparatory weekends to get an introduction to the topic, and prepared question...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/245/bfr_consumer_conference_on_nanotechnology_in_foods_cosmetics_and_textiles.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/05/2010 - 15:32

Organizing collective responsibility : on precaution, code of conduct, and understanding public debate

Authors: Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies ; von Schomberg, Rene
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: First Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies (11 Sept. 2009: Seattle, WA)
Abstract: This paper makes a case for organizing collective responsibility through instruments beyond the regulatory system, such as codes of conduct and various deliberative assessment mechanisms within and outside the policy context. The pa...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/process/assets/files/8305/keynotesnet.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/09/2010 - 13:12

Presentation of Kathy Jo Wetter on behalf of ETC Group FDA Nanotechnology Public Meeting

Authors: ETC Group ; Wetter, Kathy Jo
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: FDA Nanotechnology Public Meeting (10 October 2006: Washington, D.C.)
Abstract: Nanotechnology Public Meeting, October 10, 2006. Discusses the history of the ETC Group's monitoring and calling for stricter controls on nanotechnology, and calls for the FDA to adopt mandatory nanotechnology -specific regulations ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.etcgroup.org/en/materials/publications.html?id=594

Biblio - csep - 08/11/2010 - 12:01

Exploring potentials of nanotechnologies : avoiding pitfalls of ignored risk perception

Authors: Fleischer, Torsten ; Hocke, Peter ; Grunwald, Armin
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: International Congress of Nanotechnologies (2005 Oct 31-Nov 4 : San Francisco, CA)
Abstract: Slides from a 2005 presentation discussing the challenges nanotechnology poses for technology assessment. Authors propose using ...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.itas.fzk.de/deu/lit/2005/flua05b.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:34

Societal dimensions of nanotechnology as a trading zone : results from a pilot project

Authors: Gorman, Michael E. ; Grove, James F. ; Shrager, Jeff
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Discovering the Nanoscale, Columbia, South Carolina and Darmstadt, Germany ; March- October, 2003
Abstract: Paper describes some of the barriers that exist between individuals of different professions looking at nanotechnology research and development - such as engineers, natural and physical scientists, and ethicists ...
Year: 2004

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:31

Ethical issues in nanotechnology

Authors: National Science Foundation ; Weil, Vivian
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Societal Implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Final Report form the workshop held at the National Science Foundation
Abstract: Article on how to address potential ethical issues that may arise from nanotechnology and development. Author outlines three that need to be completed before these issues can be addressed; 1) we need to clarify the term nanotechnolo...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.wtec.org/loyola/nano/NSET.Societal.Implications/nanosi-s65.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:28

The role of new technologies in portable water provision: a stakeholder workshop approach

Authors: Grimshaw, David J. ; Stilgoe, Jack ; Gudza, Lawrence D.
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Nano-Dialogues Workshop (Harare, Zimbabwe: 15-16, 22 July 2006)
Abstract: Report of a public engagement experiment done as part of the Nanodialogues project. Working with DEMOS, the Practical Action Group helped host a public engagement workshop that brought together members of the community of Harare, Zi...
Year: 2006
URL: http://practicalaction.org/docs/ia4/nano-dialogues-2006-report.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:37

The security implications of nanotechnology

Authors: Ibrügger, Lothar
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: 2005 Annual Session; November 16, 2005; Copenhagen, Denmark
Abstract: Report summarizes the military and non-military uses of nanotechnology and the potential adverse effects of each use. It then outlines nanotechnology...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.nato-pa.int/Default.asp?SHORTCUT=677

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:30

Codifying the Ethics of Nanotechnology

Authors: Shew, Ashley
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: IANANO International Congress of Nanotechnology
Abstract: Though nanotechnology is not yet a profession, thought needs to be given to developing a code of ethics for responsible behavior in this growing field. In this way, researchers from many different disciplines will have some common u...
Year: 9999
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/NanoEthicsBank/docs/Codifying.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 19:49

Talking about nanotechnologies : experiences of public dialogue at CSIRO

Authors: Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization, Australia (CSIRO) ; Mee, Wendy ; Lovel, Roy ; Katz, Eview ; Solomon, Fiona
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: International Conference on Engaging Communities (14-17 August 2005 : Brisbane, Australia)
Abstract: This paper discusses the two public workshops that were held in Bendigo and Melbourne Australia in 2004, the results of these workshops, and ideas for improvement for future public engagement experiments of this kind....
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.minerals.csiro.au/sd/Nano_Engaging_Communities_Bris05.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:53

Technology assessment as part of the co-evolution of nanotechnology and society : the thrust of the TA program in NanoNed

Authors: Rip, Arie
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology in Science, Economy, and Society (13-15 January 2005; Marburg, Germany)
Abstract: Paper describing the Technology Assessment (TA) program of NanoNed, a consortium of Dutch research institutes working in nanoscience. The TA program assesses nanotechnology using constructive technology assessment, an approach that ...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.nanoandsociety.com/ourlibrary/documents/NanNed.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:33

Technology assessment on converging technologies

Authors: European Technology Assessment Group ; et al
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Technology Assessment on Converging Technologies (Brussells, June 27, 2006)
Abstract: Report from a workshop about the social and ethical implications of the development and use of converging technologies of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and the cognitive sciences. Following a literature revie...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/publications/studies/stoa183_en.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:36

The salience of small : Nanotechnology coverage in the American press, 1986-2004

Authors: Radin, Joanna ; Gorss, Jason ; Lewenstein, Bruce V.
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: International Communication Association Conference (2005 May 26-30 : New York, NY)
Abstract: Paper from the 2005 annual conference of the International Communication Association. Paper looks at the media coverage of nanotechnology from 1984-2004. While coverage of nanotechnology during this period was overwhelmingly positiv...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/0/1/3/5/9/p13591_index.html

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:27

Taking a Proactive Approach Towards Responsibility: Indications of Nano Policy-Making around the World

Authors: Laas, Kelly ; Weil, Vivian ; National Bureau of Economic Research
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Emerging Industries: Nanotechnology and NanoIndicators
Abstract: In this paper, we hypothesize that the development of normative materials dealing with nanotechnology can be used to indicate the level of action being taken worldwide towards the responsible development of nanotechnologies. We also...
Year: 2008

Biblio - csep - 04/14/2010 - 09:44

Will There be an AQ Khan of Nanotechnology? Probing Models to Address the Potential International Security Threats of Nanotechnology

Authors: Kosal, Margaret E.
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: 2007 Atlanta Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy2007 Atlanta Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Abstract: This article discusses the potential uses of nanotechnology for military applications as a way to increase the effectiveness and strength of existing weapons and provide revolutionary contermeasures. The author also looks at the thr...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1109/ACSTIP.2007.4472875

Biblio - csep - 11/22/2010 - 14:40

Why a Prevention-Based Approach to Managing the Risks of Engineered Nanomaterials Makes Sense and How To Get There

Authors: Godwin, Hilary
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: New England Nanomanufacturing Summit (22-24 June 2010, Lowell, MA)
Abstract: Presentation made by Hilary Godwin at the New England Nanomanufacturing Summit 2010, June 22 - 24, 2010, Lowell, MA. The presentation focuses on how to develop system to safety regulate the development and protection of nanotechnolo...
Year: 2010
URL: http://eprints.internano.org/499/

Biblio - csep - 10/18/2010 - 10:22