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| Next Meeting: When: 14 September 2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Anthony F. Laviano Topic: The Splendor of Nanotechnology: The Engineer's Frontier Where: Northrop-Grumman, building S, S-Cafe, Redondo Beach Enter the S-Cafe at the north side of building S. A map, showing the location of building S, located just east of the corner of Aviation and Marine, on the Space Park campus, is available at space park map Food will be provided. Please respond to excom@rcicc.org Website: rcicc.org Summary: Today's world of engineering is a discipline of designing platforms and electronics at the macro and micro scales, until now, with the advent of nanotechnology, the engineering's new frontier. There is a need for engineers and management to participate in the growing advancements in the field of nanotechnology and a demand for the workforce to apply and use nanotechnology. A crisp nanotechnology refresher will be presented along with nanoscale possibilities and an attitude of engagement between the engineer and nanotechnology. Dr. Anthony F. Laviano is Chairman and Founder of NANOWorldŽ which focuses on the education, application and use of Nanotechnology in physical and life sciences and Executive Director of the Northrop Rice Nanotechnology Center. He served on the National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council for Nanotechnology and as the Executive Director of the Nanotechnology Center, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) College of Business Administration. He frequently lectures on nanotechnology topics such as developing nano engineers and managers. His work centers on advanced technology and products for commercial, defense and dual-use applications; cross-industry technology transition; and evolving domestic and international market opportunities. |
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