NSF Nano workshop: Safety aspects of nanosystems and infrastructure for sustainability, Orlando, Florida, December 8-9, 2011

1201951 seal虽然有大量研究解决EHS（环境、健康、安全）的环境和健康问题，但涉及的安全问题没有得到经常审查。本次研讨会将探讨纳米安全领域的研究现状和研究需求。知识价值：为了解决安全问题，本次研讨会，“NSF纳米研讨会：纳米系统和可持续基础设施的安全方面（SANIS）”将于2011年12月8-9日在佛罗里达州奥兰多的中佛罗里达大学举行。本次研讨会的主要议题是：纳米暴露的个人防护、纳米安全监测仪器、纳米存储安全、处理和处置、纳米研究的实验室（罩、水槽、存储等）和基础设施设计、信息共享以保持纳米研究的安全环境。邀请专家齐聚一堂，解决这一安全问题将对纳米技术研发产生广泛的影响，并将有利于区域和全球经济。预计本次研讨会将提供一个讨论与纳米科学和技术安全有关的重要研究活动的机会。该活动将由一个多元化的社区组成，包括来自学术界、工业界和国家实验室的知名专家。研讨会旨在深入讨论纳米安全的当前趋势和未来挑战。更广泛的影响：该研讨会还有望在研究人员中产生足够的兴趣，以发展和进一步扩大合作研究活动。与知名学者的讨论将带来新的研究合作和学术交流领域。此外，培养能够跨传统学科工作的新型安全研究人员是绝对必要的。这对纳米结构科学技术的未来至关重要。

1201951SealWhile there is a body of research addressing the environment and health issues of EHS (environment, health, safety), the safety issues involved are not examined as frequently. This workshop will examine the state of the research and needs for research in the area of nano-safety. Intellectual Merit: To address the safety issues, this workshop, "NSF Nano workshop: Safety Aspects of Nanosystems and Infrastructure for Sustainability (SANIS) will be held at University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl, 8-9th Dec, 2011. The main topics of the workshop are: -Personal protection from nano exposure -Instrumentation for nanosafety monitoring -Nano storage safety and handling and disposal -Lab (Hood, sink, storage, etc.) and infrastructure design for nano-research -Information sharing to keep a safe environment for nano-research The gathering of invited experts to address this safety issues will bring a broad impact to nanotechnology R&D and will be beneficial to the regional and global economy. It is envisioned that this workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss important research activities relating to safety in nanoscience and technology. The event will comprise a diverse community, including renowned experts from academia, industry and national laboratories. The workshop aims to discuss in-depth the current trends and future challenges of nano-safety. Broader Impact: The workshop is also expected to create a sufficient interest among the researchers to develop and further expands cooperative research activities. Discussions with the prominent researchers will lead to new areas of research cooperation and academic exchange. In addition, it is an absolute necessity to create a new breed of safety researchers who can work across traditional disciplines. This is vital to the future of nanostructure science and technology.