- Governmental websites on Nanotechnology - Non Governmental websites on Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology portals

• Governmental websites on Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology at USDA - US Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
CSREES' involvement in nanotechnology includes four grant programs that fund nanotechnology research projects. CSREES also participates as a USDA and agency representative on the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee of the White House National Science and Technology Council and as a member agency in the National Nanotechnology Initiative.

Nanotechnology at DOE - US Department of Energy’s Office of Science
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is pioneering the new field of nanoscience, the study of matter at the atomic scale. To support the synthesis, processing, fabrication and analysis at the nanoscale, the DOE Office of Science is developing, constructing and operating five new Nanoscale Science Research Centers (NSRCs).

Nanotechnology Is BIG at NIST - US National Institute of Standards and Technology
Researchers in NIST’s seven major laboratories are developing measurements, standards, and data crucial to private industry’s development of products for a nanotechnology market that could reach $1 trillion during the next decade. NIST’s work also aids federal agencies’ efforts to exploit nanotechnology to further their missions, such as national security and environmental protection. These technical contributions are in addition to NIST’s funding support for U.S. industry’s nanotechnology development work.

Center for Nanotechnology - NASA Ames Research Center
The Center vision is:
- To develop novel concepts in nanotechnology for NASA's future needs on electronics, computing, sensors, and advanced miniaturization of all systems;
- To develop highly integrated and intelligent simulation environment that facilitates the rapid development and validation of future generation electronic devices as well as associated materials and processes through virtual prototyping at multiple levels of fidelity.

Cordis.Europa
The Nanotechnology Home page of the European Commission
"Community Research & Development Information Service (CORDIS) is an information space devoted to European research and development and innovation activities."

Nanoforum.org
"Nanoforum is a pan-European nanotechnology network funded by the European Union under the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) to provide information on European nanotechnology efforts and support to the European nanotechnology community."

• Non Governmental websites

NanoAction
This Project of the International Center for Technology Assessment seeks to halt the commercialization of nanotechnology until products containing nanoparticles have been proven safe. NanoAction also seeks to force federal regulatory agencies to adopt an accurate and standardized definition of nanotechnology and to regulate emerging nanotechnologies as they would other materials whose safety has not been determined.

Environmental Defense Fund's Nano Blog
Science, health, and business experts at Environmental Defense comment on nano issues of the day.

Expo Nano
The dedicated website of a topical exposition on nanotechnology, in the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, a major museum of science, technology and industry in Paris.
A fascinating, interactive journey into the nanocosmos!

Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network Resources Center
An information resource for informal science educators and researchers who are working to educate the public about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology

The Opensource Handbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
This wikibook on nanoscience and nanotechnology gathers information about the various tools, methods and systems to provide students, researchers and everyone else an open-source handbook and overview guide to this vast interdisciplinary and expanding field - a book that can be adjusted as new things appear and improved by you.

The University of Wisconsin - Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Interdisciplinary Education Group (IEG)
This website
· uses examples of nanotechnology and advanced materials to explore science and engineering concepts at the college level
· brings the "wow" and potential of nanotechnology and advanced materials to the public.

Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
"The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology is a non-profit research and advocacy organization concerned with the major societal and environmental implications of advanced nanotechnology."

International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON)
"ICON is an international, multi-stakeholder organization whose mission is to assess, communicate, and reduce the environmental and health risks of nanotechnology while maximizing its societal benefit. It envisions a future where nanotechnology emerges as a responsible and valued industry with an effective and proactive approach to risk management."

Involve - Nanotechnology Engagement Group (NEG)
The Nanotechnology Engagement Group (NEG) has been established to stimulate new thinking and practice around public engagement on nanotechnologies. It aims to capture the learning from existing nanotechnology engagement projects and make recommendations for future research and practice in this field.

Nanotechproject.org
"The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies was established in April 2005 as a partnership between the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Pew Charitable Trusts. The Project is dedicated to helping ensure that as nanotechnologies advance, possible risks are minimized, public and consumer engagement remains strong, and the potential benefits of these new technologies are realized."

The Foresight Institute
The Foresight is a "think tank and public interest institute on nanotechnology. Founded in 1986, Foresight was the first organization to educate society about the benefits and risks of nanotechnology." Today, it is refocusing its efforts on "guiding nanotechnology research, public policy and education to address the critical challenges facing humanity. Foresight’s new mission is to ensure the beneficial implementation of nanotechnology."

NanoEthics
The Nanoethics Group is a non-partisan and independent organization that studies the ethical and societal implications of nanotechnology. We also engage the public as well as collaborate with nanotech ventures and research institutes on related issues that will impact the industry.

Nanologue
Europe-wide dialogue on benefits, risks and social, ethical and legal implications of nanotechnologies

Understanding Nano
The site focuses on clearly explaining the concepts behind nanotechnology applications in areas such as energy ,medicine, and consumer products. In line with his experience as co-author of Nanotechnology For Dummies, the author attempts to make the concepts of nanotechnology understandable by anyone.

Environmental Defense
Environmental Defense is a national nonprofit organization which link "science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems."

Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth (FoE) International is a federation of environmental organisations with member groups in over 72 countries. It challenges "the current model of economic and corporate globalization, and promote solutions that will help to create environmentally sustainable and socially just societies."

Wellcome Trust - Big Picture on Nanoscience
"The Wellcome Trust is an independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. It is the UK's largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research.
As a privately endowed charity, we are independent from governments, from industry and from donors."
The site provides up-to-date information on research findings in nanotechnology, and the social and ethical implications of this research.

The International Center for Technology Assessment (CTA)
"The International CTA is a non-profit, bi-partisan organization committed to providing the public with full assessments and analyses of technological impacts on society. CTA is devoted to fully exploring the economic, ethical, social, environmental and political impacts that can result from the applications of technology or technological systems."

Erosion, Technology and Concentration Group (ETC Group)
"ETC group is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable advancement of cultural and ecological diversity and human rights. To this end, ETC group supports socially responsible developments of technologies useful to the poor and marginalized and it addresses international governance issues and corporate power."

The Innovation Society
The Innovation Society is a Swiss based international research and advisory company focusing on business and societal applications of nanotechnology.

MIT Technology Review
A critical look at the real advances in nanotechnology as it makes it way to commercialization

Nanooze
This kid-friendly online magazine, supported by the National Science Foundation, provides articles about the potential of nanotechnology research, from stain-resistant pants to super-powerful microscopes. Also included are links to an online video game and profiles of several scientists working in the field.

• Nanotechnology portals

Nanoworld.net
"Nanoword.net is an online nanotechnology resource focusing on education of the general public and distribution of nanotech products."

Nanotechweb
A global portal for nanotechnology resources, created for manufacturers, investors and academics, and anyone with an interest in nanotechnology. It features breaking news and the latest journal papers from around the world, plus an event calendar and invaluable research tools.

Nanotechnology Now
Basics, news, and general information on nanotechnology.
Consulting, technology monitoring, and in-depth analysis, as well as up-to-the-minute news briefs and breaking developments in the nanosciences.

AZoNano
"The A to Z of Nanotechnology"
Nanotechnology Information Site, News, New Products, Supplier and Expert Directory.

NanoWerk
This site provides a daily news digest; events calendar and hundreds of links to universities, labs, researchers, associations, networks and international initiatives involved in nanotechnology; downloadable reports; and much more.

International Center for Bioethics, Culture and Disability
A list of Journals/News/Newsgroups/Academic organizations/Blogs/Reports/Laws/Lawproposals/White papers/Papers on Nanotechnology

Nanoindustries.com
"Nanotechnology Industries was established in 1998 to distribute information and provide resources about nanotechnology and related emerging technologies that will transform our world in every imaginable way.
To encourage the broadest possible awareness , foster the pursuit of knowledge, communication and innovation. To provide a common forum, sustain and support technological growth, and be a source of direction."

All things nano
Produced by the Museum of Science, Boston in association with Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing

Nano-Tsunami
European portal with news on nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Law and Business
A "source of info rmation for professionals involved in micro- and nanotechnologies". It "contains detailed and peer reviewed articles on:
• Commercial applications and market impact of newly emerging technologies
• Intellectual property, patent prosecution, licensing, and litigation
• Federal and state legislative initiatives and regulatory issues
• Ethical and societal implications of nanotechnology
• Case studies of different business models and corporate strategies
• Venture capital and other financing mechanisms
• International legal and business issues"

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