Announcements
Mini-conference on Nanotechnology: Art, Science, Media, and Architecture
Friday, April 11, 9:45 am-2:30 pm, Center for the Arts, Room 112 (Screening Room)
This cross-disciplinary conference, sponsored by the UB2020 Integrated Nanostructures Systems Initiative, the Department of Visual Studies, and the School of Architecture and Planning, will feature three talks from a diverse set of external speakers, all related to nanotechnology in society. A broader aim of this conference is to bring together nanoscientists, humanists, and artists here at the University at Buffalo to consider how we might find ways to collaborate.
For a complete schedule and further details see: http://www.ubnanoart.org
Limited Submission. National Science Foundation - Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering Program
UB may nominate up to two candidates to apply for the Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering program. Advances in nanotechnology research provide new opportunities in undergraduate education. With their focus on imaging and manipulating the atom, the ultimate building block of matter, nanoscale science and engineering provide a multitude of new interdisciplinary teaching opportunities for engaging interest and for broadening vision by students of science, engineering, and technology. Nanoscale science and engineering thus permit new strategies for enhancing science and engineering literacy, preparing the workforce for emerging technologies, and attracting a diverse group of talented students to the workforce of tomorrow. The FY 2008 solicitation is focused on nanoscale engineering education with relevance to devices and systems, and/or on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology.
Only one (1) proposal may be submitted by a U.S. academic institution, College/Department of Engineering or College/Department of Engineering Technology as the lead institution with the following exception: A U.S. academic institution may submit a second proposal as the lead institution, only if it is focused on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology. Only one proposal may be submitted by a PI. The lead PI must hold a faculty appointment within a College/Department of Engineering or College/Department of Engineering Technology within the submitting U.S. academic institution.
Each award will be up to a maximum of $200,000 for two years.
For detailed program information, revisions, updates and eligibility requirements, please visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08544.
The full proposal deadline is May 14, 2008. Due to the limited number of applications, if you or your colleagues are interested in applying, please submit a letter of intent to Dr. Kenneth Tramposch at Tramposch@research.buffalo.edu by March 17, 2008. The letter of intent should include the faculty involved and title of the project.
March 6th, 2008
Putting Spin into Electronics: Vision for the Future
Magnetic Excitations in Semiconductors – Bridges to the Next Decade
This Fest-Symposium will honor Prof. Bruce D. McCombe, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The topic is a field that Dr. McCombe has helped to shape by his many eminent contributions in research and education.
There is an outstanding program of talks by leaders in the field, including two Nobel laureates, a poster session presenting the latest work, and a lecture on Spintronics. Events begin on the evening of Thursday, March 6, with the public lecture at the Center for the Arts. Registration is required for the technical sessions and banquet that will be on Friday and Saturday, at the Ramada Hotel adjacent to the UB North Campus.
It is possible to register for either the entire symposium, or for separate days.