She says the next big thing is really small. In fact, its the title of her best-selling book on nanotechnology, and its a message that Deb Newberry will share with area interested learners during a fun-packed day in Rushford this Saturday.
All are invited to explore the world of nanotechnology on June 9 at Rushford-Peterson High School. Starting at 1 p.m., the Nanotechnology Conference promises the chance to learn more about the growing industry, and even have the chance to see how an atomic force microscope works.
According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), two million nanotechnology technicians will be needed over the next 15 years, with between 800,000 and one million needed by employers in the U.S. More than half of all new products will be developed with nanotechnology by 2015, estimates the NSA, which has also provided two grants to Southeast Technical for its nanotechnology program.
The conference runs from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. At 1 p.m., author Deb Newberry, a consultant with the industry with 23 years of experience, will speak. She is currently director of the Nanocience Technology program at Dakota County Technical College.
Breakout sessions will be offered from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., including topics such as patents and changes in law, nanotechnology and business, and rural nanotechnology. Speakers will include James Cardel, patent attorney; Kevin Klungtvedt, chairman of the Rushford Institute of Nanotechnology; Jack Weimerskirch, Goodview Mayor; and Marc Kalis, instructor at Southeast Technical. At 3:30 p.m. attendees can tour the Rushford Institute of Nanotechnology, as well as observe an atomic force microscope demonstration.
From 7 a.m. until noon, families are encouraged to bike the Root River Trail as part of the event, with tee-shirts provided for the third annual Nanotek Bicycle Trek.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.southeastmn.edu/nanotech.
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