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Societal implications of nanoscience and nanotechnology

Authors: National Science Foundation Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science , Engineering , and Technology . ; William Sims Bainbridge ; Roco, Mihail
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Abstract: Advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology promise to have major impacts on human health, wealth, and peace in the coming decades. Among the expected breakthroughs are orders of magnitude increases in computer efficiency, human orga...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.wtec.org/loyola/nano/NSET.Societal.Implications/

Biblio - csep - 04/07/2010 - 14:03

Franco-British Workshop on the Potential Health and Environmental Issues Associated with Nanotechnology

Authors: France, Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives ; United Kingdom, Institute of Occupational Medicine ; French Embassy, London ; British Embassy, Paris
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Franco-British Workshop on the Potential Health and Environmental Issues Associated with Nanotechnology
Abstract: The British Embassy in Paris, in collaboration with the French Embassy in London, sponsored this workshop that brought over 55 UK scientists, governmental regulations and industry representatives ti meet their French counterparts to...
Year: 2010
URL: http://ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/working-with-france/science-innovation-uk/nanotechnology-workshop

Biblio - csep - 04/13/2010 - 10:44

An Issues Landscape for Nanotechnology Standards: Report of a Workshop

Authors: Michigan State University, Institute for Food and Agriculture Standards
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: An Issues Landscape for Nanotechnology Standards: Report of a Workshop
Abstract: Report from a workshop whose aim is to identify, discuss, and make recommendations on key issues faced by agencies and organizations when looking at developing standards for emerging nanotechnologies. Report looks at the following f...
Year: 2007
URL: http://ifas.msu.edu/d/pubs/NSWorkshopReport.pdf

Biblio - csep - 04/26/2010 - 14:06

Regulation of nanotechnology in consumer products

Authors: Innovation Society ; Widmer, Markus ; Lemke, Mareike ; Meili, Christoph
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Third International "Nano-Regulation" Conference (12-13 September 2007, St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Abstract: Proceedings of a conference focusing on consumer products containing nanotechnologies, covering the known environmental and safety aspects of these products, regulatory approaches for oversight of these products, stakeholder perspec...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology/reports/reportpdf/report107.pdf

Biblio - csep - 04/29/2010 - 09:46

Societal implications of nanoscience and nanotechnology : Nanoscale Science , Engineering , and Technology workshop report

Authors: National Science Foundation ; William Sims Bainbridge ; Roco, Mihail
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET) Workshop
Abstract: Advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology promise to have major impacts on human health, wealth, and peace in the coming decades. Among the expected breakthroughs are orders of magnitude increases in computer efficiency, human orga...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.wtec.org/loyola/nano/NSET.Societal.Implications/

Biblio - csep - 04/30/2010 - 15:29

Nanotechnology and the environment : report of the National Nanotechnology Initiative workshop May 8 - 9 2003

Authors: United States, Environmental Protecting Agency ; National Science and Technology Council , Committee on Technology, Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology ; National Science and Technology Council , Committee on Technology, Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology and the Environment (8-9 May 2003; Arlington, VA)
Abstract: This workshop report explores how nanotechnology can be used to protect, manage and improve the environment, and how possible environmental harm from this new technology can be anticipated and prevented. It also highlights research ...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nano.gov/NNI_Nanotechnology_and_the_Environment.pdf

Biblio - csep - 05/06/2010 - 10:14

Nanotechnology and the Environment : Applications and Implications Progress Review Workshop II

Authors: United States, Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology and the Environment: Applications and Implications Progress Review Workshop (Oct. 26-28, 2005: Arlington, VA )
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2005 Nanotechnology Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Progress Review Workshop— Nanotechnology and the Environment III: Applications and Implications was held on October 26-28, 2005, ...
Year: 2005
URL: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/publications/workshop/pdf/10_26_05proceeding1.pdf

Biblio - csep - 05/06/2010 - 10:23

ISO, IEC, NIST and OECD International workshop on documentary standards for measurement and characterization of nanotechnologies

Authors: National Institute of Standards and Technology ; Organization for Economic Cooporation and Development ; International Electrotechnical Commission ; International Organization for Standardization
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: International Workshop on Documentary Standards for Measurement of Nanotechnology (26-28 February 2008: Gaithersburg, MD)
Abstract: The report, from the "International Workshop on Documentary Standards for Measurement and Characterization" in February of 2008 discusses the development, efficacy, harmonization, and uptake of documentary standards broadly relevant...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.standardsinfo.net/info/livelink/fetch/2000/148478/7746082/assets/final_report.pdf

Biblio - csep - 06/08/2010 - 14:21

Making the human-machine-interface specific : ethical, legal, and social aspects of implants and neurobionics

Authors: Nano-Bio RAISE
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Making the human-machine-interface specific (19-21 January 2006; Schloss Wilkingheg Munster, Germany)
Abstract: This conference report looks at some of the ethical and societal issues raised with the growing use of nanobiotechnology, especially in regard to its use in human enhancement. The report first outlines some major issues considered i...
Year: 2006
URL: http://files.nanobio-raise.org/Downloads/hsw1rep.pdf

Biblio - csep - 06/10/2010 - 10:31

Micromega: REACH for nanomaterials - Synthesis of the discussion and results of an NIA Masterclass and Workshop held in London (UK), 9th May 2007

Authors: Nanotechnology Industries Association
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: NIA Masterclass and Workshop: Micromega - REACH for Nanomaterials (9 May 2007: London, United Kingdom)
Abstract: Report of a workshop sponsored by the Nanotechnology Industries Association covering the new European law on chemicals REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals that came into effect on June 1, 2007...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nanotechia.org/lib/tmp/cmsfiles/File/Reports/20070509_A0_NIA_REACHMasterclassWorkshop_Report_FINAL.pdf

Biblio - csep - 06/11/2010 - 10:39

Nano and the Environment

Authors: NanoForum
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nano & the Environment (30-31 March 2006 ; Brussels, Belgium )
Abstract: Proceedings from a workshop that brought together stakeholders from academia, industry, and governmental agencies to discuss ways in which nanotechnology could be used for the benefit of the environment. Includes discussion about ri...
Year: 2006
URL: http://nanoforum.org/dateien/temp/Nano%20and%20Environment%20workshop%20report.pdf?05122007210321

Biblio - csep - 06/14/2010 - 10:39

Nanotechnologies : Safety for Success

Authors: Rhatigan, Paul ; European Commission, Directorate General for Health and Consumers ; Doubleday, Robert ; Antje, Grobe
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nanotechnologies : Safety for Success ( 2-3 October 2008, Brussells, Belgium)
Abstract: This conference, organized by , brought together different stakeholders in nanotechnology research and development to explore ways to ensure that nanotechnology development takes place in a safe, integrated, and responsible way. The...
Year: 2008
URL: http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_risk/ev_20081002_en.htm

Biblio - csep - 07/01/2010 - 10:50

Nanotechnology and life cycle assessment : a systems approach to nanotechnology and the environment - Synthesis of results obtained at a workshop Washington, DC October 2-3, 2006

Authors: Klopffer, Walter ; Curran, Mary Ann ; Frankl, Paolo ; Jeijungs, Reinout ; Kohler, Annette ; Olsen, Stig Irving
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Year: 2007

Biblio - csep - 07/12/2010 - 14:32

Nanotechnology and life cycle assessment : a systems approach to nanotechnology and the environment - Synthesis of results obtained at a workshop Washington, DC October 2-3, 2006

Authors: Klopffer, Walter ; Curran, Mary Ann ; Frankl, Paolo ; Jeijungs, Reinout ; Kohler, Annette ; Olsen, Stig Irving
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology and Life Cycle Assessment, Washington DC, 2-3 October 2006
Abstract: Report explains the Life cycle assessment (LCA, a risk assessment took that can help corporations and researchers determine likely environmental impacts of a nanotechnology product during various stages in its life cycle. It emphasi...
Year: 2007
URL: http://nanotechproject.org/file_download/files/NanoLCA_3.07.pdf

Biblio - csep - 07/12/2010 - 14:33

Nanotechnology and the ethics expert group : Report of the first meeting

Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Year: 2005

Biblio - csep - 07/13/2010 - 10:12

Nanotechnology and the ethics expert group : Report of the first meeting

Authors: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology and Ethics Expert Group; July 5-6 2005, Paris
Abstract: Proceedings and Presentations from the Nanotechnology and Ethics Expert Group. Objective of the working group is to explore the state-of-the-art in nanotechnology, resulting in papers collected into a book, and reflections on possib...
Year: 2005
URL: http://portal.unesco.org/shs/fr/ev.php-URL_ID=8958&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Biblio - csep - 07/13/2010 - 10:14

Toward Regulation of Nanomaterials: a conversation between academia, industry, law, and government

Authors: University of Notre Dame, John J. Reilly Center
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Toward Regulation of Nanomaterials: a conversation between academia, industry, law, and government (10-12 May 2010, Notre Dame, Indiana)
Abstract: This conference held in May of 2010 focused on engineered nanomaterials the the regulatory issues surrounding their use. Papers presented at this conference focused on the physical, chemical and toxicological properties of nanomater...
Year: 2010
URL: http://reilly.nd.edu/conference/nanomaterials/

Biblio - csep - 07/13/2010 - 10:52

Nanotechnology in food and environment : report of the second NanoBio RAISE Workshop

Authors: Nano-Bio RAISE
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Second NanoBio RAISE Workshop (19-20 March 2007; Frankfurt, Germany)
Abstract: This report comes from a workshop held on March 19-20, 2007 in Frankfurt that brought together individuals with a background in society, ethics, religion or consulting. Experts in nanotechnology were invited to present and as partne...
Year: 2007
URL: http://files.nanobio-raise.org/Downloads/NBR2W.pdf

Biblio - csep - 07/14/2010 - 09:58

Nanotechnology in industrial applications

Authors: European Commission -Directorate-General for Research
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: EuroNanoForum 2007: Nanotechnology in Industrial Applications (19-21 June 2007: Dusseldorf, Germany)
Abstract: Conference of the European and International Forum on Nanotechnology organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, German with the support of the European Commission on the use, safety, and public perception of nanote...
Year: 2007
URL: ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/nanotechnology/docs/euronanoforum2007_proceedings_en.pdf

Biblio - csep - 07/14/2010 - 10:27

Nanotechnology: Revolutionary opportunities and societial implications

Authors: Roco, Mihail ; Tomellini, Renzo
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Third Joint EC-NSF Workshop on Nanotechnology. January 31-Febuary 1, 2002. Lecce, Italy
Abstract: Report from the third joint European Community and the United States National Science Foundation Workshop on Nanotechnology, "Nanotechnology: Revolutionary Opportunities & Societal Implications," January 31-February 1, 2002 in Lecce...
Year: 2002
URL: ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/nanotechnology/docs/nano_lecce_proceedings_05062002.pdf

Biblio - csep - 07/21/2010 - 09:53

No Data, No Market? : Challenges to nano-information and nano-communication along the value chain

Authors: The Innovation Society
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: 5th Int. NanoRegulation Conference 2009: “No Data, no Market?” (25-26 November 2009, Rapperswil, Switzerland
Abstract: This conference report discusses the need to improve the communication of information about the engineered nanomaterials to consumers, retailers, recyclers, and other stakeholders in the production and distribution of these unique p...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.innovationsgesellschaft.ch/media/archive2/publikationen/NanoRegulation_5_Report_2009.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/09/2010 - 10:20

Regulating nanotechnology in food and consumer products: Developing a consumer-focused transatlantic approach

Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Regulating nanotechnology in food and consumer products: Developing a consumer-focused transatlantic approach
Abstract: This conference, held in Brussels on June 10, 2009 sought to bring together experts from industry, academia, government, and consumer groups to discuss regulatory approaches adopted by the European Union and United States and the ne...
Year: 9999
URL: http://tacd.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 21:09

Public participation in nanotechnology workshop : an initial dialogue

Authors: National Nanotechnology Initiative
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Public Participation in Nanotechnology Workshop : An initial Dialogue (May 30-31 2006 : Arlington, VA)
Abstract: This workshop, held by the National Nanotechnology Initiative in 2006, looked a possible subjects for public discussion about nanotechnology research and development, and strategies for engaging the public around these issues. Web s...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.nano.gov/html/meetings/p2/index.html

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

Public understanding of nanotechnology: effective communication of nanoscale concepts

Authors: Crone, W.C. ; Castellini, O.M. ; Walejko, G.K. ; Holladay, C.E. ; Theim, T.J. ; Zenner, G.M
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics (4-7 June 2006 : Saint Louis, MO)
Abstract: A survey of members of the general public that sought to assess the level of understanding of basic underlying scientific concepts key to understanding nanotechnology found that while many individuals understand some facts about ato...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.sem.org/

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:40

Proceedings : EPA nanotechnology and the environment : Applications and implications STAR Progress Review Workshop

Authors: Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: EPA Nanotechnology and the Environment Applications and implications (2002 Aug. 28-29 : Arlington, VA)
Abstract: Conference on the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to promote the development of nanotechnology applications that have the potential to improve the protection of human health of the environment, as part of the Science to Ac...
Year: 2002
URL: http://epa.gov/ncer/publications/workshop/nano_proceed.pdf

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