US-Pakistan Workshop on Environmental Nanotechnology & Ethics, Lahore, Pakiston, March 28-March 31, 2011

美国-巴基斯坦环境纳米技术研讨会

• 批准号: 1063955
• 负责人: S. Ismat Shah
• 金额: $ 6万
• 依托单位: University of Delaware
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-02-01 至 2013-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1063955&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: US; Pakistan; Workshop; Environmental; Nanotechnology

1063955 Shah, University of DelawareSummary of Proposal: This project is for support for 12 US participants, including professors and students -to a workshop on Environmental Nanotechnology and Ethics to be held in Lahore, Pakistan on March 28-31, 2011. The workshop is part of longer collaborative activities on nanotechnology research and education supported by the U.S. and Pakistan, and it has a new dimension related to environmental and societal implications of nanotechnology, in addition to synthesis of nanomaterials. Intellectual Merit: The workshop deal with environmental and ethical issues associated with the emergence of science and engineering at the nanoscale. This topic provides a unique perspective that is not fully addressed at many existing conferences. The meeting will provide exchange of information, contribute to developing personal connections, and will contribute to strengthening scientific and engineering research. The PI has already sought/obtained local financial support in addition to this NSF funding for the travel of US participants. Preference in travel support will be given to those who have not traveled to Pakistan before. The planned technical programming and slate of invited speakers are strong. Broader Impact: The workshop is designed to introduce emerging topics in environmental nanotechnology and ethics to a scientific community within Pakistan and nearby regions. Ten US students are expected t attend this workshop. The workshop provides a unique forum to stimulate collaborations between US and Pakistan in the areas of environmental and ethical issues associated with nanotechnology. The US participation in the workshop is important considering the value of exchanges with Pakistan and neighboring countries, recognizing the increased level of funding and overall research for nanotechnology in Pakistan, and the potential of the workshop to address new topics on environmental and societal implications.

提案摘要：该项目旨在支持12名美国参与者，包括教授和学生，参加将于2011年3月28日至31日在巴基斯坦拉合尔举行的环境纳米技术与伦理研讨会。该研讨会是由美国和巴基斯坦支持的关于纳米技术研究和教育的长期合作活动的一部分，除了纳米材料的合成之外，它还有一个与纳米技术的环境和社会影响有关的新维度。智力价值：该研讨会处理与纳米尺度科学和工程的出现相关的环境和伦理问题。这个主题提供了一个独特的视角，在许多现有的会议上没有得到充分的讨论。会议将提供信息交流，有助于发展个人关系，并将有助于加强科学和工程研究。除了美国国家科学基金会的资助外，PI已经为美国参与者的旅行寻求/获得了当地的财政支持。旅行支持将优先考虑那些以前没有去过巴基斯坦的人。计划的技术编程和邀请的演讲者名单都很强大。更广泛的影响：该研讨会旨在向巴基斯坦及其附近地区的科学界介绍环境纳米技术和伦理方面的新兴主题。预计将有10名美国学生参加此次研讨会。该研讨会提供了一个独特的论坛来促进美国和巴基斯坦在与纳米技术相关的环境和伦理问题领域的合作。考虑到与巴基斯坦和邻国交流的价值，认识到巴基斯坦纳米技术的资助水平和总体研究水平的提高，以及该研讨会在处理环境和社会影响方面的新主题的潜力，美国参加该研讨会是重要的。