2004 Nano Summit

You have heard the pundits; you have heard the trade association executives; you have heard the venture capitalists. Now hear the scientific researchers who are opening the door to the third industrial revolution.

Last year, Nobel Laureate Rick Smalley was the kickoff speaker discussing energy applications of nanotechnology. This year, Nobel Laureate Ferid Murad will discuss “Nitric Oxide in Drug Development – How Can Nanotechnology Be Involved?” Dr. Murad teaches and continues his research at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

In the afternoon, Dr. Paul Chu of the University of Houston will present “Create a Smart Fluid from Nano-Particles.” This multidiscipline conference will open your mind to how disparate fields will impact the foundation of your business. The other 17 speakers at this one-day conference will present their research in the fields of materials science, life science, energy and electronics/semiconductors. Confirmed speakers include:

• Andrew Barron , Rebekah Drezek, Michael Wong ; Vicki Colvin and Yuhuang Wang of Rice University ;
• Samuel Ward Casscells from the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston ;
• Ananth Dodabalapur , Wolfgang Frey , Brian Korgel and Tobias Hanrath of The University of Texas at Austin ;
• Mauli Agrawal and Steven Bailey of the University of Texas   Health Sciences Center at San Antonio ;
• Louis C. Brousseau , III of Quantum Logic Devices;
• T. Randall Lee of the University of Houston ;
• Meng Tao of The University of Texas at Arlington ;
• Leonard Yowell of NASA Johnson Space Center

This is the only nano conference with a Nobel laureate as its kickoff speaker for the last three years. We promote nanotechnology by showcasing the leading edge research and directly introducing the best investigators in the state that are delivering this leading edge of nanotechnology.

The most important time of the conference can sometimes be the lunch, breaks and poster session when attendees have a chance to discuss details that cannot be covered in the Question & Answer period following each speaker.

More details, including speaker abstracts (as well as past conference speaker abstracts) can be found on the Foundation's web site.

If you cannot attend personally, please pass this along to others in your organization who would like to attend. The early registration discount for the general public ends May 30.

Financial sponsors for the 2004 Summit include: RGK Foundation, Page Southerland Page, Frost National Bank, Pearland Economic Development, Fulbright & Jaworski and RoadShow Media.

Co-hosting this conference and assisting with publicity are the Rice Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology and Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Technology Center , Austin-San Antonio Corridor , University of Texas IC 2 , Texas Healthcare and Biosciences Institute, BioHouston, American Electronics Association (AeA) and Texas Nanotechnology Initiative.

Directory of Nanotechnology Researchers in Texas

The Foundation has developed the most complete directory of researchers in the State. This confidential directory is available to corporate and university researchers when approved in advance by the Foundation's board. This directory includes summaries of over 300 researchers working in nanotechnology in the following universities:

This directory is being updated constantly. The latest directory includes the following numbers of researchers:

Possessing this comprehensive nanotechnology directory of experienced graduate students and professors will prove an invaluable tool for collaborative research efforts. Economic development offices statewide will discover necessary documentation that can substantiate critical negotiations for dynamic corporate relocations into the nano-rich infrastructure that Texas already provides. Corporate researchers can also find the best collaborative/sponsored research person.

Bona fide corporate, government and university researchers can submit a request to search this directory by explaining their need and use of the information and providing a list of key words that best describe the desired research focus.  Corporate search requests are subject to a usage fee.

New Texas Nano Newsletter Editor

You may notice a change in tone in future Newsletters. A new volunteer, Rebecca Munguia , is now compiling the NFT monthly newsletter starting with the May issue. Rebecca first learned of NFT through her own research and professional interest in collaborating with the growing Texas nanotechnology sector. As a veteran executive recruiter in the high-tech management-consulting arena, she has found a rewarding spot as the NFT Newsletter Editor. She will coordinate & compile all national, regional, university, corporate and community news.

Rebecca will, on occasion, spotlight individuals (students/researchers/academic & corporate professionals/volunteers or community advocates) who are making a difference in expanding nanotechnology here in Texas either in research, market impact or overall community awareness. We invite your recommendations.

I encourage you to forward your press releases and other information regarding nanotechnology research results, major grants received, early-stage company product announcements and business arrangements and other material of interest to our News email address.