CREST Nanoscale Analytical Sciences Research and Education Center

霍华德大学正在申请CREST资源，用于拟议的CREST第2阶段，作为CREST纳米级分析科学研究和教育中心。在第二阶段，CREST中心重点关注四个基本子项目领域，包括：（1）表征和测量决定纳米材料独特物理化学性质的分子组成和结构因素，（2）复杂系统中纳米分子种类的表面增强分离、识别和计量，（3）用于纳米级分离的纳米结构材料和膜的制造和表征，高分辨率显微镜和红外探测，以及（4）利用纳米材料和纳米器件技术作为工具开发和转让教育技术。这项研究的智力价值提供了基本的知识，阐明化学在纳米尺度，并创建分析化学知识基础支撑纳米技术的进步。上述活动重点的理由是，在可预见的未来，纳米科学和工程将继续为纳米材料，生物纳米技术，环境科学和纳米电子学的跨学科研究创造前沿。在这些领域进行前沿研究将需要分析化学研究作为进步的关键学科。研究成果将与教育相结合，开发现代化的纳米分析科学博士课程，以提供更广泛的影响，教育未来几代少数民族表征科学家在美国纳米技术企业的职业生涯。CREST中心？的战略计划，以维持超过第二阶段是继续验证其关键作用，在成就霍华德大学？的主要教育和研究目标。这一成就为霍华德大学纳米技术倡议的启动提供了动力，该倡议的目标是提供NSF第二阶段以外的资金。该战略还包括扩大与企业的多年研究资助的伙伴关系;获得子项目领域的知识产权;并启动CREST教师参与SBIR计划。

Howard University is requesting CREST resources for proposed CREST Phase 2, operation as the CREST Nanoscale Analytical Sciences Research and Education Center. In Phase 2 the CREST Center focuses on four basic Subproject areas including: (1) the characterization and measurement of the molecular composition and structural factors dictating the unique physicochemical properties of nanomaterials, (2) surface enhanced separation, identification and metrology of nanomolecular species in complex systems, (3) the fabrication and characterization of nanostructured materials and films for nanoscale separation, high resolution microscopy and infrared detection, and (4) development and transfer of education technology utilizing nanomaterials and nanodevice technology as tools. This research has the intellectual merit of providing the basic knowledge for elucidating chemistry at the nanoscale, and creates the analytical chemistry knowledge-base underpinning advances in nanotechnology. The rationale for the above focus of activities is that for the foreseeable future, nanoscience and engineering will continue to create frontiers for interdisciplinary research in nanomaterials, bionanotechnology, environmental science, and nanoelectronics. Executing leading-edge research in these areas will require analytical chemistry research as a pivotal discipline for advancement. Research outputs will be integrated with education to develop a modernized nanoscale analytical sciences doctoral program to provide the broader impact of educating future generations of minority characterization scientists for careers in the US nanotechnology enterprise. The CREST Center?s strategic plan for sustainment beyond Phase 2 is the continued validation of its pivotal role in the accomplishment of Howard University?s major education and research goals. This achievement is providing momentum for underpinning the launching of a Howard University NanoTechnology Initiative, which targets the provision of funding beyond NSF Phase 2. The strategy also includes expanding multi-year research funded partnerships with corporations; obtaining intellectual property in subproject areas; and initiating CREST faculty participation in SBIR programs.