On Sept. 13, 2010, the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), the Federal Laboratory Consortium, the Maryland
Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) and the Montgomery County
Department of Economic Development will co-sponsor a nanotechnology
forum on NIST’s Gaithersburg, Md., campus. Participating organizations
also will include the Food and Drug Administration, the National
Institutes of Health, NASA, Cytimmune Sciences, MITRE, The Johns Hopkins
University and Lockheed Martin.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet researchers from federal
agencies and laboratories, academia and private-sector firms looking for
potential partners in nanotechnology and learn about the unique
resources available in the Washington metro region. Presentations and
poster sessions will include biomedical nanotechnology applications,
advanced materials and manufacturing, and nanoelectronics. Other topics
will include commercializing emerging technologies and how to connect
with regional resources such as federal labs, universities and private
sector firms. In addition, a panel discussion will take place featuring
members of the nanotechnology industry.
The registration deadline for U.S. citizens has been extended until
noon, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. A registration fee of $20 includes
refreshments and lunch. Non-U.S. citizens who wish to attend should
contact Cathy Cohn, ccohn@nist.gov, (301) 975-6691.
For other inquiries, contact John Emond, john.l.emond@nasa.gov, (202) 358-1686.
To register and view the agenda, go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/734215057.
Media Contact: Mark Esser, mark.esser@nist.gov, 301-975-8735
