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Nano Pub with Andrew Maynard - 21 May 2007
On May 21, members of the Madison group Citizens' Coalition on Nanotechnology (CCoN) gathered at Brocach Pub for an evening of informal discussions with Dr. Andrew Maynard.
Maynard, chief scientist at the Woodrow Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, in Washington DC., had earlier that day addressed the Midwest Nanotechnology Safety Workshop on health and safety issues associated with nanomaterials processing.
Maynard sought a meeting with CCoN to learn of the group’s unique efforts to establish public outreach and gather feedback on ways that citizens might help direct nanotechnology research and development.
Maynard, who has addressed audiences of researchers and manufacturers all over the world, and is one of the most well-recognized names in Nano circles, devoted his evening with CCoN to discuss such topics as nanotechnology research and development, potential benefits and risks of nanotechnology applications, and current and future regulations for the industries.
Maynard encouraged the group's initiatives and future projects, which will include additional Nano Cafés, beginning in September, and the Nano Policy Forum to be held later in the fall.
Press Release of the event
Andrew was fascinating to talk with. It was interesting to put ourselves into words to answer his questions. It was a very well spent evening! I hope we have more chances to speak with him. Our questions abound and his perspective is so welcome.
Q for Andrew Maynard : What can be done to increase incentives so more people will want to work on issues concerning Nano Safety ?
"One of the most informative meetings I have attended recently was with a group of people from all walks of life in Madison, Wisconsin. They thought I was there to teach them about nanotech—they were wrong! Over the course of the evening (and a few beers), I had an education in the interests, aspirations and concerns of people who aren’t fully immersed in nanotech. And they reminded me that we are all members of the public, and that science and technology are there to serve each one of us."
- Andrew Maynard.
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