| 10.22.04 On November 15-16, 2004, Kelly Carnes will present "Promoting Nanotechnology Innovation: The Role of Federal Policy" at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Conference, "Nanotechnology: Innovation, Opportunity and Commercialization". The time for nanotechnology has come and a classic technological revolution is unfolding. According to the National Science Foundation, by 2015 the annual global market for nano-related goods and services will top one trillion US dollars, making it one of the fastest growing industries in history. Although the process of converting basic research in nanoscience into viable market products will be long and difficult, governments across the globe are impressed by nanotechnology's potential and are staking their claims and doling out billions of dollars, euros, and yen for research. The passage of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (Pub. L. No. 108-153), which authorized $3.7 billion in Federal funding from 2005-2008 for the support of nanotechnology R&D has further fueled the fervor over nanotechnology. Ms. Carnes will address the public policies needed to ensure the U.S. reaps the benefits of the unfolding nanotech revolution. For more information about this article, please visit: http://www.alumni.rpi.edu/nanotech.html
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