Connecticut to take lead in molecular manufacturing education

From Capitol Reports: Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has signed Special Act 05 – 13 — an “Act Concerning Nanotechnology, Molecular Manufacturing And Advanced And Developing Technologies At Institutions Of Higher Education” — to help create higher education degree programs in nanotechnology. The new law requires the Commissioner of Higher Education, in consultation with the Office of  Workforce Competitiveness, to review the inclusion of nanotechnology, molecular manufacturing and advanced and developing technologies at institutions of higher education.  A report on their findings must be sent to the legislature by January 1, 2006. Governor Rell said: “Nanotechnology represents the future – the future of everything from manufacturing systems to environmental protection to aerospace. I am confident we will look back on this law with pride.” Indeed. –CP (Credit: Howard Lovy)