CREST Nanoscale Analytical Sciences Research and Education Center

霍华德大学正在为拟议的CREST第二阶段申请CREST资源，该阶段将作为CREST纳米分析科学研究和教育中心运行。在第二阶段，CREST中心专注于四个基本子项目领域，包括：(1)决定纳米材料独特物理化学性质的分子组成和结构因素的表征和测量，(2)复杂系统中纳米分子物种的表面增强分离、鉴定和计量，(3)用于纳米尺度分离、高分辨率显微镜和红外探测的纳米结构材料和薄膜的制备和表征，以及(4)以纳米材料和纳米器件技术为工具的教育技术的开发和转移。这项研究具有为在纳米尺度上阐明化学提供基础知识的智力价值，并创建了支持纳米技术进步的分析化学知识库。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、生物科技、环境科学和纳米电子学的跨学科研究创造前沿。执行这些领域的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项目，为美国纳米技术企业的职业生涯培养未来几代少数族裔表征科学家带来更广泛的影响。佳洁士中心？S二期以后的持续战略计划是对其在实现霍华德大学？S主要教育和研究目标中的关键作用的持续验证。这一成就为发起霍华德大学纳米技术倡议提供了动力，该倡议的目标是提供超过NSF第二阶段的资金。该战略还包括扩大与企业的多年研究资助伙伴关系；获得子项目领域的知识产权；以及启动CREST教职员工参与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.