March 11th marked the 10-year anniversary of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan which was caused by an initial earthquake and subsequent tsunami. This was the most significant accident at a nuclear power plant since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident resulted in radioactive contamination over a wide area and environmental remediation was necessary to protect public health. The scale of contamination was unprecedented in Japan and their efforts to effectively remediate the contaminated environment have identified many valuable lessons.
This webinar will cover 1) how EPA responded to this accident to protect our nation and what actions EPA has undertaken to improve and strengthen its response capability since then, and 2) how Japan conducted remediation of the off-site contaminated environment focusing on their preparation, implementation, and verification of the work. Throughout Japan’s remediation efforts, several challenges have been identified and this presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events.
2:30-2:45 United States Foreign Policy 2021 Ambassador Christopher Dell (Retired)
Ambassador Dell is a retired career United States Foreign Service officer. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo from May 2009 through August of 2012. In addition, Mr. Dell served as Ambassador to Angola and Zimbabwe
On January 28th I had the opportunity to listen to a fabulous webinar “What to Expect When You’re Electing (a New President)” lead by Lynn L. Bergeson. This webinar presented an extremely comprehensive analysis of what to expect with the Biden administration. If you are interested in obtaining the presentation, then please contact Heidi Brown Lewis hlewis@lawbc.com
“What is a scientist after all? It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature, trying to know what’s going on.”
– Jacques-Yves Cousteau
On January 28th I had the opportunity to listen to a fabulous webinar “What to Expect When You’re Electing (a New President)” lead by Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. This webinar presented an extremely comprehensive analysis of what to expect with the Biden administration. If you are interested in obtaining the information, then please contact Chad Howlin chowlin@lawbc.com
Each day offers lectures and laboratory demonstrations designed to impart a broad understanding of the science and technology required to undertake research in nanoscience. TCN is an ideal way for faculty, students, post docs and staff members to rapidly come up to speed in many of the technologies that users of the CNF need to employ. Members of the high-tech business community will also find it an effective way to learn best practices for success in a nanofab environment. Attendance is open to the general scientific community, but class size is limited. The short course augments but does not replace the three-part training required to become a user of our facility.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Attendance is open to the general scientific community and is not limited to CNF users or Cornell students. We strongly encourage all persons expecting to become CNF users to attend this virtual short course. It is suitable for both new and experienced researchers interested in nanoscale science. An emphasis will be placed on CNF laboratory resources, however, the concepts and techniques discussed are generally applicable to research in this field and do not require use of CNF. Please note the lab demonstrations do not replace any required formal tool trainings.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Day 1: Introduction & Microfluidic Systems
Wednesday 1/27
11AM – 3PM ET
Day 2: MEMS Cantilever Fabrication
Thursday 1/28
11AM – 3PM ET
Day 3: Nanoelectrode Fabrication
Friday 1/29
11AM – 3PM ET
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We hope you will be able to participate in this virtual short course.
As a new Administration arrives in Washington, D.C., few things are certain except that 2021 is sure to be an eventful year, especially as the Democrats gain a majority in the House and what appears to be narrow control of the Senate. While underlying partisan jockeying and prospects for bipartisan cooperation will affect greatly what may happen in the more limited context of chemical regulation, the Biden Administration has already laid out priorities on the environment that will surely influence the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) positions on climate change, the role of science, and regulation in general.
Expected domestic and global climate policies, including a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and the new Administration’s stated goal to re-join the Paris Accord on “day one” – and what that may mean for other environmental priorities at EPA;
Revisions to Trump-era decisions on implementation of the 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg) amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (Lautenberg Amendments) and decisions on various specific pesticides (most notably, or most notoriously, chlorpyrifos); and
The emergence of environmental justice as a core component of the Biden Administration’s environmental agenda and, in particular, the role chemical exposures play in disproportionately affecting vulnerable subpopulations and marginalized communities. The nominations of Michael Regan as EPA Administrator and Brenda Mallory to head the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) demonstrate the seriousness of the Biden Administration’s commitment to environmental justice as each has a clear record of accomplishment as a champion of the topic.
VIRTUAL EVENT January 11-13, 2021 Daily runtime: 11AM – 3PM ET
Over the past 20 years, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) has supported nanotechnology discovery, development, and deployment, and has nurtured the strong ecosystem that exists today. Building on this foundation, nanoscience will underpin a wide range of advanced technologies and enable solutions to challenges into the future. Conversations at this workshop will identify effective mechanisms to advance research and development, strategies for communication, and priority topics to shape future directions.
Panel – World-Class R&D Pedro Alvarez, Rice University Carmen Gomes, Iowa State University Cherie Kagan, University of Pennsylvania Kurt Kolasinski, West Chester University
12:45 p.m.
Break
1:15 p.m.
Panel – The Nanotechnology Development Pathway Baratunde Cola, Carbice Corporation Michael Goergen, P3Nano Heike E. Riel, IBM Research Joe Sprengard, Jr., Veelo Technologies
2:50 p.m.
Day 1 Wrap-Up
3:00 p.m.
Day 1 Concludes
DAY 2
Laying the Groundwork
Time (ET)
Agenda
11:00 a.m.
Welcome
11:05 a.m.
Keynote Presentation Sangeeta Bhatia, MIT
11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Research & Development Moderator: Kristin Perssen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Commercialization Moderator: Landon Mertz, Cerion Nanomaterials Physical & Cyber Infrastructure Moderator: Jennifer Dionne, Stanford University Education & Workforce Development Moderator: Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College Responsible Development Moderator: Gretchen Mahler, Binghamton University
1:00 p.m.
Break
1:30 p.m.
Panel – Synthesizing Breakout Discussions
3:00 p.m.
Day 2 Concludes
DAY 3
Ensuring Success
Time (ET)
Agenda
11:00 a.m.
Welcome
11:05 a.m.
Panel – Measuring Impact Christopher Ober, Cornell University Julia Phillips, National Science Board John Joannopoulos, Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies Michael Russo, SEMI Paul Weiss, University of California, Los Angeles
1:05 p.m.
Break
1:35 p.m.
Keynote Presentation Chad Mirkin, Northwestern University
