We are honored to have Ken Russell, PhD speak to our NanoBCA/WIAF members in regard to Connecting in the Age of AI on our March webinar. Ken is the Dean of Business & Innovation at Barton College. In addition, Ken is also an accomplished Author. His latest book is titled Philosophy & Reason. I have been friends with Ken for over 15 years. He has made numerous presentations to our Association and we are happy to welcome him back in 2026!

Here are the webinar access details:

NanoBCA/WIAF Webinar
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
2PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87829336007

Meeting ID: 878 2933 6007

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AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:00-2:05  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

National Debt $38 TRILLION U.S. Debt Clock

Here’s the real state of the union
By David Walker, Opinion Contributor
The Hill

Nvidia’s race to outpace physics
Nvidia’s chips are improving at such a staggering pace that it defies any historical comparison. Why it matters: Without these gains — which are drawing increased attention as AI transforms society — physics would slam the brakes on the data center boom.
Axios

Educational Attainment | Stronger Nation
Lumina Foundation

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2:05-2:20  EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

For those of you in the Nano and Water Communities, Lynn’s All Things Chemical® Podcast is a great listen for Engineers, Scientists and Public Policy Professionals.

Precision Matters: What the Olympic “PFAS Ban” Gets Right — and Wrong

Senate EPW Committee Examines Draft TSCA Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act

Minnesota Updates Its PFAS Reporting System

Canada Publishes Nanomaterials Risk Assessment Framework

NSF Will Establish National Quantum and Nanotechnology Research Infrastructure; Letters of Intent Are Due March 16, 2026

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2:20-3:00 Connecting in the Age of AI
Ken Russell, PhD
Dean of Business & Innovation Barton College
kerussell@barton.edu

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3:00  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA/WIAF membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

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