Workshop on bridging the gap between theory and experiment: what theoretical approaches are most suited to solve real problems in nanotechnology and biology?
February 23-25, 2010
The goal of the workshop is to bring together scientists from physics, chemistry, biology and engineering disciplines to discuss the emerging impact of the synergy between experimental and computational advances in several nano-science areas, including the interface with bio- molecules. Experimental researchers interested in learning about how to interpret, analyze and design new experiments based on simulations, and theorists interested in expanding their modeling efforts into new application areas are very welcome to attend. Which theoretical methodology is best suited for a specific application? What are the most recent state-of-the-art theoretical advances to tackle real problems at several timescales, and what challenges have to be addressed to make the theoretical and experimental advances more intrinsically linked? are a few of the key questions that this workshop will cover. Theorists and experimentalists are invited to a lively discussion addressing topics in nanotechnology and its interface with biology.

Invited speakers to include:

Jelena Vuckovic (Stanford University)
Shanhui Fan (Stanford University)
Anders Blom (QuantumWise, Denmark)
Simon Brugger (ETH, Zurich)
Mathieu Luisier (Purdue University)
Gergely Zimanyi (UC Davis)
Shela Aboud (Stanford University)
Giulia Galli (UC Davis)
Alex Demkov (UT Austin)
Kyeongjae Cho (UT Dallas)
Gennadi Bersuker (SEMATECH)
Brendan McDougall (AMAT)
Ada Poon (Stanford University)
Vijay Pande (Stanford University)
Erik Lindahl (Stockholm University, Sweden)
Istvan Kolossvary (DE Shaw Research)
Peter Minary (Stanford University)
Calin Buia (Harvard Children's Hospital)
Audrey Ellerbee (Harvard University)

Contact Blanka Magyari Kope at blankamk@stanford.edu or (650) 725-5725

NanoTeach Professional Development Workshop
July 12-23, 2010
NanoTeach is a professional development program in Nanoscience and Technology for high school teachers who teach physical science concepts. Applications are being accepted through January 8, 2010 for the two week workshop that will occur at McREL July 12-23, 2010 in Denver, CO. The program is seeking 30 teachers who will receive a $3,000 stipend plus paid travel and lodging. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Partners in the program are McREL, Aspen Associates, Stanford University, and Georgia Institute of Technology/NNIN. To learn more about the program or apply visit: http://www.mcrel.org/NanoTeach.
For more information: http://www.mcrel.org/NanoTeach
Contact Suzanne Joyce at sjoyce@aspenassociates.org or (952) 837-6251