NanoEHS: A Workshop Focused on Fundamental Science Needs, November 1, 2014, Boston, MA

CBET -1441457本提案旨在举办研讨会，以检查NanoEHS的基础科学需求。 通过使用基本的测试方法，这个主题的研究已经达到了一个理解的平台。 需要对更深层次的科学问题采取新的方法。 研讨会将提出新的问题，以便更好地理解纳米材料与生命系统的相互作用。吸引广泛的参与者关注研讨会主题NanoEHS：基础科学需求2的主题。确定需要进行基础研究以更好地了解NanoEHS的领域。确定理解NanoEHS的挑战和机遇：基础科学需求，即确定问题，技术和方法，包括但不限于计算和理论的作用，非常小的颗粒的尺寸依赖行为，如量子尺寸效应和表面结构。阐明基础物理学和化学在NanoEHS跨学科方法中的重要性：基础科学需求并确定合作机会。准备一份期刊手稿，总结和强调研讨会的讨论和发现。在即将举行的可持续纳米技术组织（SNO）会议或其他适当的会议地点的研讨会上进一步传播研讨会的结果。

CBET - 1441457This proposal is to conduct a workshop to examine fundamental science needs in NanoEHS. Research in this topic has reached a plateau of understanding by using fundamental testing methods. New approaches to deeper scientific questions are needed. The workshop will identify new questions in order to bring a better understanding of the interactions of nanomaterials with living systems.The goals of the workshop are as follows:1. Engage a broad range of participants to focus on the theme of the workshop topic NanoEHS: Fundamental Science Needs2. Identify areas where fundamental studies are needed to better understand NanoEHS.3. Identify challenges and opportunities in understanding NanoEHS: Fundamental Science Needs, i.e. identify problems, techniques and methods including, but not limited to, the role of computation and theory, size-dependent behavior for very small particles such as quantum size effects, and surface structure.4. Articulate the importance of fundamental physics and chemistry within interdisciplinary approaches to NanoEHS: Fundamental Science Needs and identify opportunities for collaboration.5. Prepare a manuscript to a journal that summarizes and highlights the workshop discussion and findings.6. Disseminate workshop findings further in a symposium at an upcoming Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) Meeting or some other appropriate meeting venue.