Related resources
Full-text held externally
Search for item elsewhere
University researcher(s)
Innovative and responsible governance of nanotechnology for societal development: Roco, M.C., Harthorn, B., Guston, D., and Shapira, P.
Roco, M.C., Harthorn, B., Guston, D., Shapira, P
In: Roco, M.C., Mirkin, C.A., Hersam, M.C, editor(s). Nanotechnology Research Directions for Social Needs in 2020. 1st ed. Springer; 2011. p. 561-617.
Access to files
Full-text and supplementary files are not available from Manchester eScholar. Full-text is available externally using the following links:
Full-text held externally
Abstract
The paper examines the progress made in nanotechnology development since 2000, achievements at ten years, and opportunities in research, education, innovation and societal outcomes by 2020 worldwide.
Keyword(s)
Emerging technologies; Ethical and legal aspects; Governance; Nanotechnology innovation and commercialization; Nanotechnology market; Public participation; Responsible development; Societal implications
Bibliographic metadata
- Related website http://www.springerlink.com/content/978-94-007-1168-6
- This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opportunities and research directions in the next decade to 2020. The vision for the future of nanotechnology presented here draws on scientific insights from U.S. experts in the field, examinations of lessons learned, and international perspectives shared by participants from 35 countries in a series of high-level workshops organized by Mike Roco of the National Science Foundation (NSF), along with a team of American co-hosts that includes Chad Mirkin, Mark Hersam, Evelyn Hu, and several other eminent U.S. scientists. The study performed in support of the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) aims to redefine the R&D goals for nanoscale science and engineering integration and to establish nanotechnology as a general-purpose technology in the next decade. It intends to provide decision makers in academia, industry, and government with a nanotechnology community perspective of productive and responsible paths forward for nanotechnology R&D.