Nanotechnology and Society

Figure 8.9 David Berube s blog (nanohype.blogspot.com) is a plentiful resource on the interactions between nanotechnology and society.

Center on Nanotechnology and Society (Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology) http //www.nano-and-society.org/... 

Gorman, Michael E., James F. Groves, and Robin K. Gatalano. 2004. Societal Dimensions of Nanotechnology. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine 29 (4) 55-64. 

Many people are making predictions about the impact of nanotechnology on society. Some people believe it will drive a nanorevolution that, like the Industrial Revolution, wUl change our economy, social structures, and even the environment. The impact may be like a tsimami. This would suggest that the nanotechnology revolution wUl hit so fast and hard that it will be very disruptive and catch society unprepared. These critics want government to take action before that happens. 

The Network on Nanotechnology in Society was established in September 2005 with four nodes at the Arizona State University, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of South Carolina, and Harvard University. 

Altmann, J., Guhrud, M. Anticipating Military Nanotechnology. IEEE Technology And Society Magazine 2004 0278-0079. 

In 2008, the ACTU joined a broad coalition of civil society, public interest, environmental and labor organizations concerned about various aspects of nanotechnology s human health, environmental, social, ethical, and other impacts by signing an international declaration called the Principles for the Oversight of Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials (NanoAction, 2007). By signing the declaration the ACTU committed to eight principles. 

Sparrow, R., 2008. Talkin Bout a (Nanotechnological) Revolution. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine 27 (2), 37-43. 

Kathleen Sellers, PE, is a vice president and principal environmental engineer with ARCADIS U.S., where she supports clients product stewardship programs. Ms. Sellers earned a BS in chemistry from Indiana University and an MS in enviromnental engineering from the University of Massachusetts. She is currently on the board of directors of the Product Stewardship Society. This is her fourth book for CRC Press. Previous works include Nanotechnologi/ and the Environment (2009), which she edited and coauthored. 

Nanodot http //nanodot.org/ (accessed June 24,2010). News and discussion of coming technologies (i.e., nanotechnologies). This Web log comes from the Foresight Institute (described below in the Associations, Organizations, and Societies section of this chapter). 

Gnston, D. H. 2010. Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Society. (2 vols.) Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications. A reference somce that delves into the ethics, economy, funding, and social aspects of nanotechnology. 

Behl, M. (2008), Shape-memory polymers. Third International Conference on Nanotechnology and Smart Textiles for Industry, Healthcare and Fashion, 19 March 2008, The Royal Society, London. 

Using this venue, a First-Year Seminar course entitled Explorations in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was offered at the University of Iowa in Spring 2003 and Fall 2005. In this seminar course, the fundamental concepts of nanoscience were introduced, the properties of nanoscale materials were examined, and applications in nanotechnology were presented in a series of laboratory experiments and hands-on demonstrations. The first unit of the course included several laboratory explorations involving nanomaterials, such as memory metal, LED s 21), ferrofluids (22) and qnantum dots. The quantum dot experiment was adapted for this conrse from the course materials used for 4 011 Principles of Chemistry and 4 006 Technology and Society Laboratory previously described in this chapter. 

New nanotechnology experiments for freshmen ean be found in recent issues of the science and engineering research literature. What were cutting edge syntheses a few years ago can now be performed by freshmen students in their general chemistry lab course, as is the ease for the synthesis of CdS nanoparticles described earlier in this chapter. Marty books have been published that introduce students and the general public to all areas of nanotechnology, from science to its impact on business and society. 

Mills, K., Fleddermann, C. (2005). Getting the best from nanotechnology Approaching social and ethical implications openly and proactively. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 24(4), 18-26. 

Miller, C., Pfatteicher, S. (2008). Nanotechnology in society education Cultivating the mental habits of social engineers and critical citizens. In A. Sweeney S. Seal (Eds.), Nanoscale science and engineering education. Valencia, CA American Scientific Publishers. 

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