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National Science Foundation to Fund Nanotech Network

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 23 -- The National Science Board, the 24-member policy advisory body of the National Science Foundation (NSF), has authorized the foundation to fund a National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN): Thirteen university sites that will form an integrated, nationwide system of user facilities to support research and education in nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Led by Cornell University, the NNIN is expected to begin operating in January for a five-year period. "The network will be an investment of at least $70 million under NSF's nanoscale science and...Read full article

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    Published: December 2003
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    nanotechnology
    The use of atoms, molecules and molecular-scale structures to enhance existing technology and develop new materials and devices. The goal of this technology is to manipulate atomic and molecular particles to create devices that are thousands of times smaller and faster than those of the current microtechnologies.
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