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11th FORESIGHT CONFERENCE ON MOLECULAR NANOTECHNOLOGY
October 9-12, 2003
San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel

11th Foresight Conference on Molecular Nanotechnology is two weeks away.
Well-known for its technical focus and stimulating multi-disciplinary
environment, this conference attracts researchers from academic,
government and industrial laboratories worldwide.

Unlike special-topic meetings, the Foresight Conference series
covers the entire spectrum of molecular nanotechnologies,
enabling researchers to present their work in a broader context and
stimulate new collaborations and cutting-edge insights in this revolutionary
field.

Foresight Institute offers you several registration options for the
11th Foresight Conference on Molecular Nanotechnology. In the past,
attendees have used the tutorial, no-lunch or one-day options to meet their
specific interest in molecular nanotechnology, while staying within budget.

Register:
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37201C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Download Schedule:
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37202C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Hotel Group Rate extended through October 9, 2003.
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37203C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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SCIENTIFIC TUTORIAL - October 9, 2003

This one-day tutorial is designed for science-oriented individuals who are
interested in getting a thorough overview of research advances in nanoscale
science and technology.

* A Top-Down Look at Bottom Up Electronics
Mark S. Lundstrom, Purdue University

* Nanostructured Catalysts
Susannah Scott, University of California at Santa Barbara

* Implications of Nanotechnology for Energy and
Environmental Remediation
Thomas E. Mallouk, The Pennsylvania State University

* Self-Assembly Approaches to Nanoscale Materials
Steven C. Zimmerman, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

* An Integrated Systems-Oriented Approach to Molecular Electronics
Fraser Stoddart, University of California at Los Angeles
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37204C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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KEYNOTES - October 10-12, 2003

Each day of the conference is kicked-off with a keynote speaker
presenting groundbreaking research.

Fraser Stoddart, University of California at Los Angeles
Meccano on the NanoScale: A Blueprint for Making Some of the
World's Tiniest Machines
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37205C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Tobin J. Marks, Northwestern University
Nanophotonic Structures by Molecular Self-Assembly
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37206C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

2003 Foresight Institute Feynman Prize Winners
Recipients of the Theory and Experimental prizes will present
their nanotechnology research.
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37207C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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INVITED SPEAKERS - October 10-12, 2003

Over 30 speakers will present their research in detail
with an eye to future results.

Some topics include but are not limited to:
* Organic Nanotubes with Tunable Dimensions and Properties
* Magnetic Entrapment of Carbon Nanotubes for the Fabrication of
Electrically Conductive Bridging
* Self-Assembly Patterns Formed Within Carbon Nanotube Arrays
* Two-Photon Micro & Nanofabrication of 3D Structures
* Organic Light Emitting Devices Fabricated from Semiconducting Nanospheres
* Nanostructure Engineered Molecular Electronic Sensors
* Molecular Electronic Devices Based on Oligothiophene Architecture
* Molecular Quantum-dot Cellular Automata: Computation without Current
* Electrical Properties of Boron Nanowires
* Semiconductor Nanowires: from Nanoelectronics to Macroelectronics
* Nanoscale Structure Control Within and Beyond Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimers
* RNA Polymerase as an Information-Dependent Molecular Motor
* Nanometer-Scale Engineering of Composites
* Molecular Shuttle Switching in Closely Packed Langmuir Films
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37202C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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POSTER SESSION AND RECEPTION - October 10, 2003

Discuss research progress with over 50 presenters in an intimate,
brainstorming setting. The poster session and reception provide a
face-to-face venue for both specific and general discussion about
nanotechnology research. A sample of poster session topics include:

* Electron Transport in One-Dimensional Platinum Nanowires
* Intelligent Self-Assembly from Communicative Mobile Components
* Computer Simulation of Iridium Sulphamate Aquacomplexes, Composition
and Mechanisms of Metal Deposition on GaAS
* Nano-scale Remodeling at the Propagating Crack Tip for Multi-scale
Analysis of Crack Propagation
* The DARPA MoleSensing Program and Nose-Like Nanosensor Systems

Follow this link to abstracts and more poster session topics:
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37208C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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FORESIGHT FEYNMAN PRIZE BANQUET - October 11, 2003

Honor colleagues and friends for their innovative nanoscale research.
We received nominees from diverse disciplines and the winners will
be announced at the banquet. Last years' recipients of the Foresight
Feynman Prizes were Dr. Chad Mirkin for Experimental
and Dr. Don Brenner for Theory.
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37209C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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VENTURE CAPITAL FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY PANEL - October 10, 2003

Nanotechnology is being touted as the Next Big Thing in financial circles.
Join panel chair Ed Niehaus and venture capitalists, Alan Marty, Alex Wong,
Jim Von Ehr, and Steve Jurvetson, as they present what investors are
tracking and what researchers need to be aware of for future commercialization.
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37210C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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FORESIGHT INSTITUTE POLICY FORUM - October 10, 2003

The idea of nanotechnology and what it could mean in the future is now
discussed in mainstream media. Led by Christine Peterson, this forum
will address the legislative and ethical issues facing researchers in
nanotechnology.

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STUDENT NETWORKING EVENT - October 11, 2003

This is the inaugural year for a special component for graduate and
undergraduate students to exchange ideas, share experiences, and make
valuable contacts. This event includes a roundtable discussion with Ralph
Merkle, where he will share his insights about embarking on a career in
nanotechnology.
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37211C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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BECOME A SPONSOR

There is still time to become a sponsor and reach a select audience of
nanotechnology researchers and individuals.
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37212C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Sun Microsystems
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37213C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Zyvex Corporation
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37214C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Foley & Lardner
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37215C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk and Rabkinis
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37216C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Intel Corporation
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37217C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

Working In Nanotechnology
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37218C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

NanoTITAN
http://gmail.foresight.org/cp/37219C7N5Q636429N80S4I9F324F7J57NJ4FD/

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