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:
- Henry J. Daley, Venable LLP
- Dr. Lisa E. Friedersdorf, University of Virginia, Office of the
Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
- Fred T. Grasso, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
- Dr. Richard V. Gregory, Dean, College of Sciences, Old Dominion
University
- Dr. Robert Hull, Ph.D. University of Virginia, Department of Material
Sciences
- Dr. James Kadtke, Accelerating Innovation Foundation
- Dr. Dennis M. Manos, College of William and Mary
- Duncan McIver, Technology Commercialization Center
- Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech
- Thomas E. Myers, Sirius Consulting Inc.
- Jeffry Nelson, Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
- John B. Noftsinger, Jr., Ed.D, Associate Vice-President of Academic
Affairs for Research, James Madison University |
