KOSEN 한인과학기술자네트워크

2001년 8월 멕시코의 캔쿤에서 "Global Nanotechnology Networking" 이라는 심포지움이 개최되었다. 이 자료는 National Science Foundation (NSF) 의 Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology 인 Roco 의 기조연설문이다. Roco 는 또한 U.S. National Science and Technology Council's subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET) 의 Chair 이기도 하다. 미국의 나노기술 정책의 최고책임자의 한사람인 Roco 의 견해와 나노기술 발 전 전략이 담긴 이 자료는 국내외 나노기술 종사자들에게 매 우 유용한 참고자료가 될 것으로 기대된다. (추천자 주: 이 자료는 원래 "Analysis Request"의 분석자료 로 추천되었던 자료입니다. 하지만 분량이 짧아 분석물보다 는 "회원추천자료"에서 원자료를 제공하는 것이 좋겠다는 KOSEN 운영진의 의견이 있었습니다.) ABSTRACT The worldwide nanotechnology research and development (R&D) investment reported by government organizations has increased by a factor of 3.5 between 1997 and 2001, and the highest rate of 90% is in 2001. At least 30 countries have initiated or are beginning national activities in this field. Scientists have opened a broad net of discoveries that does not leave any major research area untouched in physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Industry has gained confidence that nanotechnology will bring competitive advantages. The worldwide annual industrial production is estimated to exceed $1 trillion in 10 - 15 years from now, which would require about 2 million nanotechnology workers. U.S. has initiated a multidisciplinary strategy for development of science and engineering fundaments through the National Nanotechnology Initiative. Japan and Europe have broad programs, and their current plans look ahead to four to five years. Other countries have encouraged their own areas of strength, several of them focusing on fields of the potential markets. Differences among countries are observed in the research domain they are aiming for, the level of program integration into various industrial sectors, and in the time scale of their R&D targets. Nanotechnology is growing in an environment where international interactions accelerate in science, education and industrial R&D. A global strategy of mutual interest is envisioned by connecting individual programs of contributing countries, professional communities, and international organizations. KEYWORDS: nanoscience, nanotechnology, R&D programs, research funding, international collaboration