| Nanotechnology research
and development is a fast-growing and emerging industry. The federal
government has taken heed of this industry with the 21st Century
Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, authorizing nearly
$3.7 billion in government funding in this field. The Commonwealth
has a tradition of leadership in emerging industries, and has the
opportunity to build on this reputation by becoming a leader in
nanomanufacturing. This industry will have a profound impact on
health care, homeland security, national defense, and infrastructure,
among other things. JCOTS began the study of nanotechnology research
and development opportunities in the Commonwealth last year at the
direction of the General Assembly. At the final JCOTS meeting of
2004, the Commission voted to continue this important study aimed
at creating a comprehensive and coordinated strategy in developing
the nanotechnology industry.
Citizen Members:
- Steve Danziger, BAE Systems
- John Curtin, Capitol Patent & Trademark Law Firm
- Dr. Lisa E. Friedersdorf, University of Virginia, Office of the
Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
- Charles B. Gause - Luna Innovations Incorporated, nanoWorks Division
- Charles A. Gleason, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Ventures
Intl.
- Tim Hopkins, President, NanoChemonics Corporation
- Terrence C. Leslie, Micron Technology, Inc.
- J. Glynn Loope, NanoChemonics Corporation
- Thomas E. Myers, Sirius Consulting Inc.
- Michael A. Huff, MEMS and Nanotechnology Exchange, CNRI
- Dr. Usha Varshney, Division Director, Electrical and Communications
Systems, National Science Foundation
- Dr. Bob Mattauch, VCU |
