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Contacts, Mission Statement and Activities

Chair:	John B. Mott	Email
Past Chair:	Paul Smith	Email

Nanotechnology Committee Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Nanotechnology Committee:

• Provide a forum for education, discussion, and networking for LES members interested in technology transfer and licensing of Nanotechnologies.
• Foster collaboration within the Nanotechnology industry and between this multidisciplinary industry and related fields, such as chemistry, biotechnology, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and etc.
• Investigate and present issues important to the Nanotechnology industry through LES publications and workshop sessions at LES meetings
• Introduce and champion the LES and LES membership to the Nanotechnology community.

The objectives of the Nanotechnology Committee for 2005-2006 are:

• Explore the multidisciplinary nature of the Nanotechnology industry with an emphasis on finding specific areas for collaboration and differentiation
• Investigate the changes and evolution of patenting and licensing strategies employed in the Nanotechnology industry.
• Examine the impact of public policy issues on the Nanotechnology industry, with particular emphasis on international patenting and public funding initiatives
• Develop programming for the LES Meetings (Annual, Spring, and Winter) and recruit speakers for these programs.