Workshop on Nano and Related Technologies for Improving Human Performance to be held at the National Science Foundation, December 3-4, 2001

摘要CTS-0128860R。D.谢尔顿，WTEC，Inc.将为参加2001年12月3日至4日在NSF举行的改善人类表现的纳米及相关技术研讨会的特邀演讲者的组织和旅行提供部分支持。会议的目的是评估目前的研究成果，并讨论新兴跨学科领域的未来研究方向，该领域涉及纳米技术、生物技术、信息技术和认知对改善人类表现的协同影响。纳米技术正在开启一系列技术发展，可能显著改善人类的感知、感知、适应、学习、人机界面、交流、群体创造力和人类活动的其他方面。研讨会将提供来自科学、工程、认知科学、医学和其他学科的约30名不同领域的领先专家的意见。来自学术界和产业界的专家将试图确定共同的原则和方法，并开展合作。研讨会将以全体报告和4-5次分组会议的形式组织。研讨会将有约六十人参加，包括来自不同机构、学术机构和私人机构的观察员。工作坊的主要目的是评估与纳米相关的科技在改善人类表现方面的潜在作用，找出研究机会，并为未来制定策略性计划。将有充足的时间提问和讨论。讲习班预计将促进学术界、工业界和政府的研究人员在人类进步的技术影响领域建立跨学科合作。将建立一个网站，以便及时沟通和传播结果。会议结束时将准备一份报告。

AbstractCTS-0128860R. D. Shelton, WTEC, Inc.Partial support for the organization and travel of invited speakers participating at the Workshop on Nano- and Related Technologies for Improving Human Performance, December 3-4, 2001, at NSF, will be provided. The objective of the meeting is to evaluate the current research results and discuss future research directions in the emerging interdisciplinary field dealing with synergistic implications of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognition on improving human performance. Nanotechnology is opening an array of technological developments that may significantly improve human perception, sensing, adaptation, learning, human-machine interface, communication, group creativity, and other aspects of human activities. The workshop will provide input from about thirty leading experts in various areas from science, engineering, cognitive sciences, medicine and other disciplines. Specialists from academe and industry will attempt to identify common principles and approaches and develop collaborations. The workshop will be organized with plenary presentations and 4-5 breakout sessions. There will be about sixty participants, including observers from various agencies, academic and private organizations.The main goals of the workshop are to evaluate the potential role of nano related technologies on improving human performance, identify research opportunities, and develop a strategic plan for the future. Ample time will be allowed for questions and discussions. The workshop is expected to facilitate the establishment of interdisciplinary cooperation among researchers in academe, industry and government in the in the area technology implication on human improvement. A website will be established for timely communication and dissemination of the results. A report will be prepared at the end of the meeting.