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        Japan ponders nanotech policy, research directions

        from the World-Watch dept.
        An extensive article on the Small Times website ("Japan sees nanotech as key to rebuilding its economy", by Jayne Fried, 7 January 2002) provides a useful update on the debate over government policy to guide the direction of nanotechnology research and development in Japan. This debate has been going on for some time (see items from August 2001 and Foresight Update 44 in April 2001) over how to reorganize and reinvigorate Japanese research efforts.

        Another useful resource is a report, titled A Future Society Built by Nanotechnology by Watanabe Makoto, that was prepared by the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren) and published by Japan Economic Foundation in the September/October 2001 issue of the Journal of Japanese Trade and Industry.

        Nanotech down under

        from the World-Watch dept.
        An article in The Australian ("Surprise gift for UQ", by Dorothy Illing, 12 December 2001), a national newspaper in that country, reports that an anonymous donor from the United States has given the University of Queensland a $17.5 million gift towards a nanotechnology institute. The same philanthropist has already put at least $10 million into the university's $105 million Institute for Molecular Bioscience. The $50 million Australian Institute of Bio-Engineering and Nanotechnology also will get $15 million from UQ's budget. The institute will bring together scientists working in nanotechnology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, neuroscience and bioengineering.
        The University of Technology Sydney reports (16 December 2001) it will strengthen its nanotechnology programs, under the leadership of Acting Director of the Institute for Nanoscale Technology, Dr Grant Griffiths. UTS will attempt to match its programs with industry needs, introduce two new undergraduate degrees, and recruit Honours and PhD research students to a range of new industry-sponsored nanotechnology projects.
        And a new portal linking to nanotechnology-related sites sponsored by the Australian government was spotted by John Dalton, who writes "I just found Nanotechnology in Australia. It is intended to be a central entry point to Australian efforts in nanotechnology."

        Zyvex facilitates cooperation between UTD, Jilin U in China

        from the International-nanotech dept.
        Vik writes "Looks like Zyvex's trip to China has bourne fruit. The Dallas Business Journal is reporting here that Jilin University is to share research with the University of Texas at Dallas. It's good to see such cooperation, particularly in the current climate of distrust, and highlights that ultimately nanotechnology is for the benefit of all.
        Vik :v)"

        [Editor's note: more detailed information on this cooperative venture between UTD and Jilin University can be found in this press release on the UTD website.]

        Chapter topic list for Engines of Creation 2001

        from the please-comment dept.
        It's been fifteen years since Engines of Creation (or see free online version) came out — time for a new book looking at coming technologies. Read More for an initial chapter topic list, target readership, and a list of specific items requested from those wishing to help with the book. Comment by posting here on nanodot in the usual way, or you can use Foresight's annotation tool Crit.org to insert comments at specific locations in the text.

        Proposal: IMM/Foresight recruitment booth at science conferences

        from the community-relations dept.
        alison writes "I propose that IMM/Foresight have a booth at the exhibit or trade show of a major scientific or engineering meeting. The purpose of such a booth would be to recruit new members from the technical community, and in particular, to recruit folks who are players in nanotechnology research."

        Read more for the details of alison's proposal.

        Alternative rock album based on "Spiritual Machines"

        from the memetics dept.
        Senior Associate Glenn Reynolds writes: The alternative-rock group "Our Lady Peace" has a new CD out called "Spiritual Machines." It's a concept album (well, kinda) based on Ray Kurzweil's work, and features snips of Ray reading from his book. It's pretty cool. (Downloadable music at www.ourladypeace.com)."

        Value of Senior Associate Gatherings Questioned

        from the cost/benefit-analysis dept.
        Michael Mestre suggests that members of the Foresight community may want to weigh in with their opinions on this short discussion thread on NanotechNews.com. Michael writes: "Some discussion about this would be welcome : ) — in short, a former Senior Associate from Foresight is being critical of the commercial (and costly) aspect of the Senior Associate gatherings."

        East coast Foresight?

        from the spreading-geographically dept.
        Anonymous Thinker writes "I would like to ask if foresight is planning on having events on the east coast? If not I would like propose starting a local chapter here in Atlanta. The Georgia Institute of Technology has an excellent research center for Nanotechnology and I think that it would be an ideal place to begin spreading and discussing the benifits of nanotechnology on the east coast. thanks, G-Man" CP: The current plan is to alternate U.S. coasts for the Foresight Conferences on Molecular Nanotechnology (East in 2000, West in 2001, etc.). Regarding local chapters, we suggest setting up Nanotechnology Study Groups at universities. Georgia Tech would indeed be a good place to have one of these.

        Preliminary Program for Foresight Annual Gathering

        from the accelerated-memetic-evolution dept.

        The preliminary program is available for the Annual Foresight Senior Associate Gathering, April 20-22 in Palo Alto: "Exploring the Edges."

        Audio of Foresight panel on the future

        from the realtime-attempt-at-foresight dept.
        Recently the Association of Internet Professionals in San Francisco invited five Foresight folks to discuss the future of the Internet. Naturally, we discussed nanotechnology as well. Meet advisor Stewart Brand, member James Canton, Senior Associate Dan Gillmor, media advisor Ed Niehaus, and moi (president) as we debate the future in MP3 format, including challenging audience questions.

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