The use of nanoscale materials continues to drive many of today’s industries. From consumer products to medicine, nanomaterials play a pivotal role in how society functions on a day-to-day basis. Being able to develop such materials at the benchtop scale and scaling up to manufacturing levels is no small feat. Various parameters (e.g. equipment capabilities, safety metrics, or raw material availability in large quantities) all play critical roles in translating from bench to product. In this workshop, we will discuss the impact of nanoscale science and engineering on today’s product markets. Why has there been an explosion in the use of nanomaterials? What are the pros and cons of advancing the development of nanomaterials for consumer use? In the end, it will be shown how you can play a significant role in driving the future of nanoscale science and engineering in our society.

Annual Student Conference