Workshop on Grand Challenges in Nanoscale Science and Engineering

摘要CTS-0129012P。范塔塞尔，韦恩州立大学这个拟议中的研讨会被认为是对美国国家科学基金会“纳米科学和工程领域的重大挑战”的回答之一。它将评估在创造和使用纳米尺度的设备和材料方面的最新进展(和前景)。它将作为2001年在内华达州雷诺举行的美国化学工程师学会年会的一部分主办，目的是最大限度地让传统工程师与会者接触到新的纳米技术领域。为了实现这一目标，建议：1.邀请六位顶尖专家讨论他们对未来十年最有可能主导的研究方向的看法。在这些演讲之后将举行一个论坛。2.鼓励年轻的有前途的研究人员参与，让六名专家每人提名两名。总之，这次研讨会及其小组讨论应该是激发大批感兴趣的参与者集体“集思广益”的有效手段。它还将为年轻科学家和工业科学家的参与提供激励。

AbstractCTS-0129012P. Van Tassel, Wayne State UniversityThis proposed workshop is conceived as one of the answers to the NSF's "Grand Challenge in Nanoscale Science and Engineering". It will assess the recent advances (and promise) in the creation and usage of devices and materials of nanometric dimensions. It will be hosted as part of the 2001 annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in Reno NV, with a goal to maximize the exposure of the traditional engineer attendees to the new field of nanotechnology. To achieve this objective, it is proposed to: 1. Invite six leading experts to discuss their views of the research directions most likely to dominate the next ten years. A forum will follow these presentations. 2. Encourage the participation of young promising researchers by having each of the six experts nominate two of them. In summary, this workshop, and its panel discussions, should be an effective device to stimulate collective "brainstorms" among a large number of interested participants. It will also provide an incentive for younger scientists' and industrial scientists' participation.