Business Execs to Enroll in Nanotech University at Nano-App Summit

Program offers introduction to nanotechnology

CLEVELAND, Oct. 3 -- Business professionals and entrepreneurs wanting to learn the basics of nanotechnology will attend specially designed courses at Nanotech University, the educational program track during the Nano- App Summit October 17-19 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Summit will be at the Wyndham Hotel at Playhouse Square in Downtown Cleveland.

The Nano-App Summit is focused on nanotechnology applications for today. Each day of the three-day summit will feature on a different industry -- automotive, aerospace, and consumer products. Nanotech University courses will be offered concurrently in separate conference rooms, all three days during the Nano-App Summit.

Top instructors from nanotechnology programs at leading universities and companies will offer courses for business professional who want to understand nanotechnology and how it can be applied to their individual market sectors.

  Nanotech University Curriculum at a glance:

   - Nanotechnology 101- What You Need to Know
     Case Western Reserve University
   - Nanofabrication techniques
     Pennsylvania State University
   - Nano-Characterization Tools and Techniques
     FEI Corporation
   - NanoMaterials and Nanopolymer Basics
     University of Akron
   - Ethical Considerations in Nanotechnology
     Office of Naval Research & Kent State University
   - NanoPhotonics Applications
     Ohio State University and the Center for Multifunctional NanoMaterials
     and Devices (CMPND)
   - Measurement Considerations in Nanoscale Systems
     Keithley Instruments

Nanotech University is designed for business executives, research and development leaders, product and marketing specialists, and venture capitalists interested in investing in nanotechnology start-up and portfolio companies.

"We created Nanotech University so technology professionals can get up to speed with nanotechnology basics in a short period of time. Our hope is that attendees go forth to lead, advance, and drive nano-initiatives at their own companies and organizations," said Chris Mather, Executive Director of the Nano-Network and the Lead Organizer for NANO Week 2005.

"The Nano-App Summit is really the perfect opportunity for anyone wanting to become engaged in the nanotechnology industry. From the main industry sessions, to Nanotech University and the University Commercialization showcase, this conference has something for everyone," said Mark Brandt, Founder of the Nano-Network and Managing Director of the Maple Fund.

The Nano-App Summit is being jointly hosted by ASM International, the society for materials engineers and scientists, and by the Nano-Network, the Ohio-based nanotechnology educational, networking and advocacy group.

To register for the Nano-App Summit, please visit www.nanoappsummit.com. Advance registration ends October 5.

About the Nano-Network

The Nano-Network was formed by scientists, entrepreneurs and financiers to improve and expand nanotechnology research and commercialization activities and capacities in Northeast Ohio, and throughout the nation. More information about the Nano-Network is available at http://www.nano-network.org/.

About ASM International

ASM International, The Materials Information Society, is the world's leading society for reliable information and data on metals, engineered materials and processes. The 37,000-member society is headquartered near Cleveland, Ohio. http://www.asminternational.org/