Nanotechnology foundations, nanotechnology institutes, and nanotechnology
agencies and organizations are created by governments, business and
industry, educational institutions, consumer groups and any combination
thereof. Some nanotechnology organizations are directly tied to the
founding bodies, some are adjuncts, and others are entirely autonomous.
Nanotechnology foundations, institutes and agencies serve a variety of
functions, usually defined in a mission statement and often
further expanded upon in a goals or vision statement.
Some of these functions may include:
- Promotion of education, research, development and commerce in
nanotechnology, nanoscience, nanoengineering and related disciplines
such as molecular biology, materials science and robotics.;
- Funding of nanotechnology research and development efforts;
- Encouraging development of career opportunities in nanoscience and
nanoengineering and facilitation of job placement within nanotechnology
disciplines:
- Raising public awareness of nanotechnology issues, challenges or
hazards or bringing a particular aspect of nanotechnology to the
forefront of the public consciousness;
- Serving as a watchdog or monitor for the nanotech industry and
nanotechnology research to insure compliance with safety procedures,
ethical standards and codes of conduct.
- Lobbying lawmaking bodies for enactment of laws either favorable to
the nanotechnology industry or restrictive to aspects of its
development.
Nanotechnology organizations in the private sector are most often
non-profit entities, but may also be for-profit companies such as
think tanks engaged in furthering the nanotech industry and
nanotechnology research. Nanotechnology foundations, institutes and
agencies will play a pivotal role in the introduction and growth of
nanotechnology applications within our society during the coming decades.
Authored by Kenneth L. Anderson.
Original article published 12 February 2007.
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