A Review of the National Nanotechnology Program; An Assessment of the Responsible Development of Nanotechnology; An Assessment of the Technical Feasibility of Molecular Self-Assemb

摘要CTS-0436444 Toni Marechaux，国家科学院作为国会正式授权的结果，国家科学院将任命一个委员会，下设四个小组，对国家纳米技术倡议进行三年一次的评估。 委员会和专家组还应对确保负责任地发展纳米技术的标准、指南或战略的必要性进行一次性评估。 作为这项工作的一部分，国家科学院还将组织一个讲习班，研究分子自组装在分子尺度上制造材料和设备的技术可行性。这些任务旨在评估多机构计划的进展和程度，建议新的或修订的目标和指标，分析美国在这一不断发展的领域的相对地位，并分析纳米技术对美国经济的影响。一份经过同行审查的核管制委员会报告将于2005年6月10日或之前提交国会，其中载有基于证据的结论和建议。 智力价值这个拟议的活动的智力价值是提供一个论坛的国家纳米技术倡议的独立评估。除了编写最后报告外，研究活动本身将提供一个论坛，供围绕最重要的问题进行国家一级的讨论和互动。在纳米技术领域，没有其他论坛存在独立的个人可以讨论这些问题在这样一个开放和客观的方式。 国家科学院进程确保工业界、学术界和非政府组织自愿参与，这是其他地方所没有的。 在许多情况下，这些委员会的活动产生了创造性和原创性的概念，这些概念已被用于塑造未来的政策执行和新技术发展。 这项研究将是工程和自然科学司的一项正式活动。国家科学院内的国家材料顾问委员会。国家科学院是美国国内一个独特的机构，致力于促进科学和技术的发展，并将其用于公共福利。严格的内部政策和程序确保国家科学院在其开展的项目中保持客观和独立。 分配给该项目的工作人员是该国最好的分析师和作家，董事会的成员是工业界、学术界和政府的高级代表，他们将带来许多相关领域的多年综合经验。 除了国家材料咨询委员会和工作人员之外，还将咨询科学院内的一些其他组织和科学院的大量成员，预计他们将为各种研究活动做出贡献。 研究进程的影响将远远超出进行讨论和介绍的会议室。委员会的每一位成员，以及发言者和讲习班的参与者，将从一个新的角度看待他们的组织，并将利用通过参与获得的信息为未来的决策提供信息。最终，研究活动和最终报告的更广泛影响是对国家纳米技术倡议未来的计划活动进行客观和独立的评估。 影响声明这项研究活动的目的是教育公众以及资助机构和其他利益相关者对更大的方面和潜在的影响联邦政府投资纳米技术。 这项研究旨在作为一个召集机制，促进代表问题所有方面的委员会之间的对话和信息交流。 该委员会将平衡各种因素，包括学科，机构隶属关系，年龄，种族，性别，民族和地理，委员会程序将确保成员没有利益冲突或过度偏见。 所提供的资金将用于工作人员提名委员会、组织会议、安排简报会和其他访问的时间;补偿委员会成员和与会者的差旅费;以及最后用于复印和分发有关资料以及印刷和分发最后报告。 这份最终报告旨在为研究人员和学生提供方便和有用的信息;负责健康，空间，国防，交通和能源的项目经理;产品开发人员和商业领袖;以及各级教师。 与社区的联系将是广泛的，最终的好处是提高对国家优先事项的认识，并加强对纳米技术在我们社会中的发展和实施的影响的理解。

AbstractCTS-0436444Toni Marechaux, Nat Acad of SciencesAs a result of a formal mandate by Congress , The National Academies shall appoint one committee with four sub-panels to conduct a triennial evaluation of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. The committee and panels shall also perform a one-time assessment of the need for standards, guidelines, or strategies for ensuring the responsible development of nanotechnology. As part of this effort, the National Academies shall also organize a workshop to study the technical feasibility of molecular self-assembly for the manufacture of materials and devices at the molecular scale. These tasks are intended to evaluate the progress and extent of the multi-agency program, to recommend new or revised goals and metrics, to analyze the relative position of the United States in this growing field, and to analyze the impact of nanotechnology on the U.S. economy. A peer-examined NRC report containing evidence-based conclusions and recommendations based on the committee's consensus will be delivered to the Congress on or before June 10, 2005. Intellectual Merit The intellectual merit of this proposed activity is to provide a forum for an independent assessment of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. In addition to producing a final report, the study activity itself will provide a forum for national-level discussion and interaction centered around the most important issues. Within the realm of nanotechnology, no other forum exists where independent individuals can discuss these issues in such an open and objective way. National Academies processes ensure voluntary participation from industry, academia, and non-governmental organizations of a type that does not exist elsewhere. In many instances, such committee activities have resulted in creative and original concepts that have been used to shape future policy implementation and new technology developments. The study will be a formal activity of the Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences. National Materials Advisory Board within The National Academies. The National Academies is a unique institution within the United Stated dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Strict internal policies and procedures ensure that the National Academies remains objective and independent in the projects that it undertakes. The staff assigned to the project are some of the best analysts and writers in the country, and the and the members of the Board are high-level representatives of industry, academia, and government who will bring with them many years of combined experience in a number of related fields. In addition to the National Materials Advisory Board and staff, a number of other organizations within the Academies and a large number of members of the Academies will be consulted and are expected to contribute to the various study activities. The study process will have an impact well beyond the meeting room in which discussions and presentations will take place. Each member of the committee, as well as the speakers and workshop participants, will take a new perspective back to their organization and will use information obtained through participation to inform future decision making. Ultimately, the broader impact of the study activity and final report is to bring an objective and independent assessment to bear on future program activities of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. Impact Statement This study activity is intended to educate the public as well as funding agencies and other stakeholders about the larger aspects and potential impacts of the federal government investment in nanotechnology. The study is designed as a convening mechanism to facilitate dialogue and exchange information among a committee representing all sides of the issues. This committee will be balanced for a variety of factors, including discipline, institutional affiliation, age, race, gender, ethnicity, and geography, and the committee process will ensure that the members are free of conflicts of interest or excessive bias. The funding provided will be used for staff time to nominate the committee, organize meetings, arrange briefings and other visits; to compensate committee members and briefers for their travel costs; and finally for photocopying and distribution of relevant information and printing and distribution of the final report. This final report is intended to be accessible and useful to researchers and students; to program managers with responsibilities in health, space, defense, transportation, and energy; to product developers and business leaders; and to teachers on all levels. Outreach to the community will be widespread and the ultimate benefits are a greater awareness of national priorities and enhanced understanding of the impacts of the development and implementation of nanotechnology in our society.