They are statefunded matching grants for expanding

September 5th, 2008

Grants are awarded by the Industry University Cooperative Research Program to stengthen and expand Californias economy through UCindustry research partnerships in electronics manufacturing and new materials

How small is small? nanometer is onebillionth of meter. Grants are awarded for research in the manufacturing of semiconductors and other electronic materials used in semiconductors, antennas, data storage, flat panel displays, sensors, smart energy sources, MEMs and biomedical applications, for example. nanometersized particle also is smaller than living cell and can be seen only with the powerful microscopes available The human hair is approximately 80,000 nanometers wide, for example. CNSI is joint effort of UCs Los Angeles and Santa Barbara campuses.

Nanotechnology, sometimes referred to as the science of the very small, has farreaching economic and qualityoflife implications. nanometersized particle also is smaller than living cell and can be seen only with the powerful microscopes available Research > Nanotechnology Small science, big impact There are spaces in the world too small to be seen with even the powerful optical microscopes. combination of nanotechnology emphasis in engineering and its Livermore connections suggests exciting prospects for collaborative research and academic programs on nanoscale issues in physical and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and Xray laser physics. More than California companies participate in this UC program.

Research > Nanotechnology Small science, big impact There are spaces in the world too small to be seen with even the powerful optical

National Nanotechnology Initiative multiagency R&Dprogram to coordinate efforts in nanoscale science, engineering and technology. They are statefunded matching grants for expanding industry participation in UC research and accelerating growth of California R&D firms. nanometersized particle also is smaller than living cell and can be seen only with the powerful microscopes available Nanotechnology, sometimes referred to as the science of the very small, has farreaching economic and qualityoflife implications. The human hair is approximately 80,000 nanometers wide, for example.

More than California companies participate in this UC program.

The National Science Foundation estimates that two million workers will be needed to support nanotechnology industries worldwide within years. What is nanotechnology? UC systemwideUC Discovery GrantUC Discovery Grants are awarded by the Industry University Cooperative Research Program to stengthen and expand Californias economy through UCindustry research partnerships in electronics manufacturing and new materials.