Dr. Anthony Green on Panel at PA Regional Nano Conference
Dr. Anthony Green led a “Best Practices” session at the PA Regional Nanotechnology Conference on May 27, 2009. The event was held at Drexel University and was co-sponsored by the Drexel Nanotechnology Institute (DNI), Lehigh Nanotech Network (LNN) and the NTI.
At this first joint DNI/LNN conference, these three organizations and other participants presented their capabilities and resources, and led discussions on issues impacting businesses involved in nanotechnology. Key topics included: how nanotechnology can affect your business; how businesses view and implement nanotechnology; and how businesses, academia, and government can work together.
Other panelists included: Ron Turi from Element 3, Battery Venture, LLC; William E. Toffey, City Energy Manager; Dr. Robert Carpick, University of Pennsylvania Director of the NTI; and Howard Bell, Founder of Sunstones BioSciences, Inc.
Nanotechnology Commercialization in Pennsylvania
“Across the world, the competition to find the next great scientific advancement continues to grow… as a competitor in the global marketplace, it is Pennsylvania’s responsibility to give our universities, companies and partners the best opportunties to be on the forefront of these advancements.”
–The Honorable Edward G. Rendell
Governor of Pennsylvania