1. Nanotechnology in Manufacturing

2. Nanotechnology; The History, The Development, The Associated Science and Skepticism Presented by: Gathon Kellum

3. History of Nanotechnology
*Desire to Push forward
*Difference engine
*Analytical Engine
*Early physicists

4. Introduction of Nanotechnology
*Manipulation of Molecules
* Size of the tip of a human hair
*fifty Nano meters
*constantly evolving

5. Skeptical view *Dangers of Nanotechnology *self-replicating nanobots
*spontaneous release of energy
*Risk of the unknown

6. Explanation of associated science
*over 800 members
* The Society of Scientific Exploration
*a professional organization of scientists and scholars
*watches over everything that is written or invented

7. Economic and Environment considerations Presented by Bradley Maynard

8. Current Advances *Carbon nanotubes *nanofluids
being used as heat transfer fluids
*coated aluminum being used in electronic devices
*protective gear for soldiers

9. The Bulletproof Suit *suits for the financial elite
*Lighter than Kevlar stronger than steel
*strongest fibers in the world

10. Whats left to come? *development of new medicines
*obtain and store solar energy better
*manipulate viruses and proteins
*advancements in alternative energies

11. The environment *cleaner alternative energies *more affordable
*more efficient
*environmentally friendly

12. Nanotechnology: The Political, Legal, Ethical and Moral issues Presented by: Erik Mack

13. Political Issues: *Improving standard of living
*Countries racing to be “first”
*Dictates speed of development

14. Legal Issues: *No clear definition *Vague laws with many loopholes
*Need for proper regulations

15. Ethical Issues: * Nano-enhanced foods *Rich and Poor country gaps
*Genetic Pollution
*Less human jobs (

16. Moral Issues *Too “God-Like” *Nanotechnology as weapons
*Nanotechnology uncontrollable

17. Psychological Considerations, Sociological effects, Media Influence and Current Context Presented by Roy Banks

18. Nanotechnology and the Media
*Magazines engage youth
*Mainstream media lacking in coverage.
*Higher Education Pushing for Nanotechnology
*Youtube videos teaching Nano

19. Current context of Nanotechnology
*Cleaner fuel
*New Drugs
*Molecular disease detection
*Smaller Faster Computers

20. Psychological considerations
*Lack of Education
*Hollywood feeds Fears
*Cloning Debates and Fears
*Fear of Unknown

21. Sociological Effects *Public Advisory Boards
*Improved Regulatory Controls
Advancing What is Needed and Profitable
*Unknowable Long Term Effects

22. References
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Nguyen, M. (2014, July 1). Unwrapped: The Bulletproof Suit. Canadian Business, 87, 22.

23. References Cont.
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24. References Cont.
UK-INDIA R&D TEAMS STUDY NANOTECH FOR ENERGY. (2014). Engineering & Technology ( ), 9(4), 24.
Collier, B., MacLachlan, J., Charles Babbage and the Engine of Perfection Oxford University Press
The invention of the two Engines the calculating machine that can calculate numbers.
Fanfair, D., Desai, S., Keity, C. The Early History of Nanotechnology Retrieved from http//: www. cnx.org/content/m35280/1.1/

25. References Cont.
Hagler, G., M.B.A., Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, January, Retrieved from
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