News Archive

The February Science Cafe!  Ever wonder why, in an age of computer-aided design, digital human modeling and virtual prototyping, you still can't find the right adjustment to your car seat? Why some clothes fit so poorly?  Drs. Gordon  and Bennett will tell you why.

The January Science Cafe!  Check out the flier for our upcoming Science Cafe.  Dr. Ranu Jung and Dr. Jason Robert will be discussing the topic of Adaptive Technologies.

Science Cafe - Sunday November 19th – Science Cafes are informal discussions that bring together members of the community and university scientists, to discuss how science and technology can change the future.  In the typical cafe, a scientist speaks for 5-15 minutes on a topic, with the rest of the time for the public to ask questions and present concerns.

Nanotechnology in Cosmetics - 2000 years ago:  A group of researchers in France showed that lead-based chemistry, which was initiated in Egypt more than 4000 years ago, could result in the synthesis of lead sulfide (PbS, galena) nanocrystals.

September 6th, 2006

NSF Site Visit 2006:  The National Science Foundation conducted it's first site visit 25-26 August, 2006.  Much of the site visit briefing book material is available for your review.

September 1st, 2006

The Global Technology Revolution 2020, Executive Summary:   Bio / Nano / Materials / Information Trends, Drivers, Barriers, and Social Implications.
June 21, 2006

New Nano-Headache?:   A study of tiny particles of TiO₂ - used in a variety of products - indicates that even low concentrations can produce "free radicals" in brain cells.
June 15, 2006

Gateway to Greatness:   ASU placed in the top 20 research universities in micro and nanotechnology.  The article highlighted the role of CNS-ASU.
May/June, 2006