Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus Will Host Briefing on “Nanotech and Jobs”

On November 15, 2011, the Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus will host a briefing on the impact of nanotechnology on job creation. Topics to be addressed include the best ways to encourage private/public partnerships; what kind of jobs nanotechnology investment can create; and where private capital is investing money in nanotechnology. Guest speakers will include:

• Robert D. “Skip” Rung, President and Executive Director, Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute;
• Doug Jamison, Chief Executive Office, Harris & Harris; and
• Hilary Flynn, Lux Research.

The briefing will begin at 3:00 p.m. in Room 385 of the Russell Senate Office Building. To RSVP, please contact Matt Bormet.