Center for Nanotechnology in Society at University of California, Santa Barbara (NSEC # SES 0938099 )

1. Center for Nanotechnology in Society at University of California, Santa Barbara (NSEC # SES 0938099) PIs: Barbara Herr Harthorn, Richard P. Appelbaum, Craig Hawker, W. Patrick McCrayUniversity of California, Santa Barbara • CNS Mission • Examine the emergence and societal implications of nanotechnologies with a focus on the global human condition in a time of sustained technological innovation. Support the socially equitable and environmentally sustainable development of nanotechnologies in the US and around the globe. • Research Objectives • Develop a portfolio of integrated multi-method research on nanoscience/nanotechnologies in dynamic interaction with society, from invention to global distribution, and lab to consumer to environment; • Provide interdisciplinary training for a new generation of societally-attuned scientists and science-aware social scientists; • Identify and dialogue with a wide array of public, media, government, NGO, and private sector constituents; • Serve as a network hub in the emerging national and international network of scholars and activists concerned with nanotechnology in society. • IRG 1Origins, Institutions, and Communities • McCray’s group, with collaborators at Rice Univ., Chemical Heritage Foundation and NYU, is producing a comprehensive and holistic narrative of nanotech’s trajectory, which will be accessible, valuable and relevant to historians, scientists, engineers, and policy makers. • Nanoelectronicsand the Pacific Rim • The Nano-Bio Interface • Institutions of Interdisciplinarity • Pioneers of Nanotechnology Oral History Project • Nanotechnology and Energy Policy • EHS Issues in Policy, Public and Press • IRG 2Globalization and Nanotechnology • Appelbaum’s groupdevelops a comprehensive understanding of nanoscaleR&D and commercialization in China; national nanotechnology policy in Korea, Japan, and the U.S; and the role of multicountry collaborations in high- impact research and commercial innovation. • China’s Industrial Policy: Support for Developmental State • Japanese Nanotechnology: University-Industry Collaboration • Globalization, Innovation and the International Mobility of Scientific Talent: The Case of Nanotechnology • Drivers of Nano commercialization in China: Patent Analysis • IRG 3Nano Risk Perception and Social Response • Harthorn’s group, with lead collaborators at Cardiff Univ, Univ of British Columbia, Lehigh Univ, and Decision Research, studies nanotech risk perception among experts and publics; media framing of nano risks; and methods for engaging diverse US publics in upstream deliberation about new technologies in society. • Emergent Public Perceptions of Benefits and Risks • Experts’ Views on Benefits and Risks of ENMs and Technologies • Public Deliberation about Nanotechnology R&D • Response to News and Nano Products • INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL COLLABORATIONS • United States • Chemical Heritage Foundation • Duke University • New York University • Quinnipiac University • Rice University • SUNY Levin Institute • SUNY New Paltz • UC Davis • UC Los Angeles • Univ of South Carolina • Univof Wisconsin, Madison • International • Beijing Institute of Tech., China • Cardiff University, Wales, UK • Centre National de la • RecherchéScientifique, France • UnivAutónoma de Zacatecas, • Mexico • Univ. of British Columbia, CA • Univ of East Anglia, UK • Univ. of Edinburgh, UK • Cross-IRG Tools, Activities and Strategic Topics • :Fall and Rise of [Nano]Solar Energy, book project by Sr. Researcher C. Newfield • “States of Innovation” Workshop, Lyon, France Apr 28-30, 2010 • Web-based clearinghouse on innovation • The Social Life of Nanotechnology editedvolume in progress • Nanotechnology & Risk Perception (special edition of Risk Analysis in preparation) • Emerging Technologies/Emerging Economies: (Nano)technology for Equitable Developmentedited volume in progress (Routledge) • Spatial analysis tools and new spatial-focused postdoctoral scholar Education and Engagement/Outreach programs at CNS-UCSB nurture an interdisciplinary community of nano scientists & engineers (NSE), social scientists, and educators, and achieve broader impactsthrough engagement of diverse audiences in dialogue about nanotechnology and society. CNS Tools for Outreach & Engagement Speakers series Nano-Meeter (science café) Website Newsletters Conferences and Workshops Public Presentations Blog Podcasts NanoDays community events Distribution DatabaseWeekly Clips Media outreach Policy Presentations • Formal Education • Interdisciplinary Research & Training Opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students • - Graduate Research Fellowships in Social Science and Science & Engineering - 8-week Summer Undergraduate Research Internships (community college & UCSB students) • Publications, professional development, travel funds, public engagement • Mentoring & training for Postdoctoral Scholars • Curricula: CNS Seminar; 17 courses with CNS content; NSF awards with campus partners for course development at community college and UCSB • Exceeding diversity goals for student participants Faculty PI IRG Soc SciFellow Sci/EngrFellow Connections between CNS and campus/local entities http://cns.ucsb.edu