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White House Seeks Input on National Nanotech Plan

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) recently issued a request for information (RFI) to gain insight from stakeholders in developing the National Nanotechnology Initiative's (NNI) 2010 strategic plan. OSTP is seeking input about the initiative's goals and objectives, research priorities, investments, coordination and partnerships, evaluation, and policies. The NNI will use these responses to develop a federal common vision for the future use of nanotechnology and to advance the goals outlined in the 2007 under the original NNI strategic plan.

The NNI includes 25 federal agencies working together to discover, develop and deploy nanotechnology towards agency missions and broader national interests. Of the 25 agencies, 15 will have budgets for nanotechnology R&D in 2011. This R&D program is managed within the framework of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee coordinates the planning, budgeting, program implementation, and review of the program.

The 2010 strategic plan will build upon and advance the goals identified in the 2007 strategic plan (http://www.nano.gov/NNI_Strategic_Plan_2007.pdf). These goals include:

  • Advance a world-class nanotechnology research and development program;
  • Foster the transfer of new technologies into products for commercial and public benefit;
  • Develop and sustain educational resources, a skilled workforce, and the support infrastructure necessary to advance nanotechnology; and,
  • Support responsible development of nanotechnology.

OSTP also will stage several online, public events to gain specific input on the strategic plan. Four of these events will be held between July 13 and August 15. To find out more about the events visit the website (http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/NNIStrategy/).

Responses must be submitted by August 15, 2010. The new strategic plan will be released in December 2010.

Read the RFI at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-16273.htm.

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