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SNO 2018 is coming to you at:

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

11767 King Street,

Alexandria, VA, United States

Become a SNO member now!!

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2018 SNO Conference Committee:

Dr. Elijah Petersen, Conference Chair

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Dr. Barbara Karn, SNO Co-Founder

Dr. Wunmi Sadik, SNO Co-Founder, SNO President

Professor of Bioanalytical and Environmental Chemistry,

SUNY-Binghamton

Dr. Vinka Oyanedel-Craver, SNO President-Elect

Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Rhode Island, USA

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Conference registration Early registration: Saturday,

September 15, 2018

$400 @ Regular Member (paid dues

before September 1, 2018)

$535 @ Regular Non-member

$435 @ Government

$300 @ Student

$200 @ One-Day registration

Late registration (additional $100):

September 16 - November 04, 2018

Hotel registration

Deadline for reservations to get SNO

rate: Sunday, October 7, 2018

Conference rate is $189/night.

Conference Sessions Chairs

Tribute to Barbara Karn: Dr. Nora Savage, National Science

Foundation, and Dr. Wunmi Sadik, SUNY-Binghamton.

Education: Dr. Vinka Oyanedel-Craver, University of Rhode Island.

Fate and Exposure: Dr. Stacey Louie, University of Houston.

Water Treatment: Dr. Francois Perreault, Arizona State University.

Ecotoxicology: Dr. Adeyemi Adeleye, University of California, Irvine.

Agriculture: Dr. Cristina Sabliov, Louisiana State University.

Life Cycle and Sustainable Manufacture: Dr. Desiree Plata, Yale

University.

Sensors/Measurement: Dr. Chenzhong Li, National Science

Foundation.

Green Synthesis: Dr. Zeev Rosenzweig, University of Maryland,

Baltimore County.

Nanomedicine/Alternative Test Methods: Dr. Monita Sharma, PETA

International Science Consortium

2018 SNO Emerging Investigator Award

Application Deadline: August 17, 2018

The SNO Emerging Investigator designation gives recognition to

emerging scientists and engineers working in the area of

sustainable nanotechnology. In recognition of this designation, a

certificate and cash award will be presented at the 2018 SNO

Conference. Criteria and eligibility include:

1. Investigators who are within the first 10 years post Ph.D.

2. An impactful body of independent work and publications in

the area of sustainable nanotechnology: environmental,

societal, or economic.

3. Attendance at the 2018 SNO Conference in Washington

DC, November 8th - 10th The nomination consists of a single (1-page max) nomination

letter, a second (1-page max) support letter and a 2-page CV (self-

nominations are not accepted). The nomination letter should

describe how the nominee's research impacts the field of

sustainable nanotechnology. The support letter should focus on

the nominee's teaching, service and leadership in the field of

sustainable nanotechnology. Both the nomination and support

letters can be made by SNO members. Nominations are not

restricted to the US or UK.

Letters and CV are due to Dr. Vicki H. Grassian

([email protected]) by August 17, 2018.

The selected Emerging Investigator will be honored at the SNO

Awards dinner on Friday, November 9, 2018.

WHY JOIN SNO?

SNO is the only permanent professional

science and engineering organization

devoted solely to nanotechnology and,

in particular, how nanotechnology

relates to sustainability. In addition to

SNO's yearly conference, SNO partners

with other groups to hold conferences

and workshops. SNO is part of the US

Science and Engineering Expo and uses

its webpage and newsletter to reach out

to members and other nanotechnology

colleagues. By joining SNO, you

become a part of a dedicated network of

professionals involved in research,

education, and responsibility toward

nanotechnology.

SNO Membership Benefits Discounts on SNO meetings and

workshops

Opportunity to present your research

at SNO meetings and workshops

Professional networking

Career development

Publication opportunities in

professional journal

Newsletter and communications

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Poster Competition

Application Deadline: Friday, August 17, 2018.

This conference is able to support up to 20 graduate student

awards and 4 undergraduate awards in the amount of $500

each. Applicants for the award must be SNO members.

Eligibility and requirements:

1. Student must attend the conference.

2. Former award winners are not eligible.

3. Student must fill out the student award form

http://susnano.org/SNO2018/student-awards-2018.html,

including a 250 words assay justifying why you should

receive the award.

4. A CV should be included with the application.

2018 SNO Student Awards

NANO-PITCH CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

• Student submissions to the SNO

Poster Session will be entered

into a poster competition for a

chance to win cash awards.

Eligible participants include

anyone not already receiving a

Poster Award from SNO.

• Purpose: Recognize

outstanding student poster

presentations at the SNO annual

conference.

• Eligibility: Undergraduate,

graduate students, and

postdocs.

• Who can Join? Students involved in sustainable nanotechnology research

• How to Join? Sign-up at the registration desk on November 9, 2017 by 2:00 PM. Please check

at the registration desk at ~5:00 PM whether you are among the shortlisted participants

• When and Where? Friday, November 9, 2018 after dinner.

• Speak for 100 seconds and win cash awards! Pitch a problem or opportunity connected with

your sustainable nanotechnology research in a clear, compelling manner in 100 seconds.

• You should address:

Problem or opportunity addressed (What is the real-life problem)

Proposed solution(s) (How does your work/approach solve the problem in a unique way?)

Potential impacts (What will be the impact/s of your research if you are successful?)

Prepare one PowerPoint slide (No animation) and use it during your presentation – please

bring it in a flash drive.

• The slide must have a title for the pitch and presenter's name. (Tips: Your pitch

will be judged using a rubric with points for (1) Problem Statement, (2) Proposed

Solution/s, (3) Boarder Impacts, (4) Slide Design, and (5) Poise/Style.

• While humor is encouraged (but not necessary), your pitch should primarily try

to convince the audience that your research (on sustainable nanotechnology) is

important to solve a problem(s) and it has immense broader impacts.

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Mihail C. Roco, Ph.D. Dr. Mike Roco is the Senior Advisor for Science and Engineering at the National

Science Foundation and founding chair of the U.S. National Science and Technology

Council's subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET).

Prior to joining National Science Foundation, he was professor of mechanical and

chemical engineering. Dr. Roco is credited with thirteen inventions, contributed over

two hundred articles and twenty books on multiphase systems, computer simulations,

laser measurements, nanoparticles and nanosystems, and trends in emerging

technologies. Recent volumes include "Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and

Society" and "Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020". He

proposed the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) on March 11, 1999, at the

White House, and is a key architect of the NNI. Dr. Roco is Correspondent Member of

the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences, Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy, and Fellow of the

ASME, IoPhysics and AIChE. Dr. Roco is editor-in-chief for the Journal of Nanoparticle Research. He was

awarded the National Materials Advancement Award in 2007 "as the individual most responsible for support and

investment in nanotechnology by government, industry, and academia worldwide", and received the IUMRS

"Global Leadership and Service Award" at the EU Parliament in 2015 for "vision and dedicated leadership that

has made major impact to all citizens around the world."

Hongda Chen, Ph.D. Dr. Hongda Chen is the National Program Leader for Bioprocess Engineering and

Nanotechnology at National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. He

provides national leadership to develop nanoscale science, engineering, and technology

for agriculture and food systems, and provides national leadership in engineering

approaches for research, development, education and extension in food quality, safety

and nutritional value. Currently, he directs Enhancing Food Safety through Improved

Processing Technologies in the Food Safety Challenge programs; and Nanotechnology

for Agriculture and Food Systems in the Foundation programs of the Agriculture and

Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – the flagship of NIFA’s competitive grants program.

He has been a representative of USDA in the NSTC subcommittee on Nanoscale

Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET) since 2001. He served as a Co-Chair of

the 2010 NNI Strategic Planning Task Force. He has spoken frequently on nanotechnology for agriculture and

foods at conferences, symposia, and strategic planning meetings both in US and internationally. Dr. Chen received

his Ph.D. in engineering from University of California, Davis. He was a professor of food engineering at

University of Vermont from 1990 to 2000. Dr. Chen is an elected Fellow of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT),

and a Fellow of International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) of IUFoST.

Treye Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Treye A. Thomas is the Leader of the Chemicals Hazards Program team Nanotechnology

and Emerging Materials Program in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's

(CPSC) Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction. His responsibilities include

establishing priorities and agency activities to identify and mitigate potential health risks

to consumers resulting from product use. Dr. Thomas has conducted comprehensive

exposure assessment studies of chemicals in consumer products and quantified the

potential health risks to consumers exposed to various chemicals. He was responsible for

developing the CPSC nanotechnology program and continues to identify key emerging

product areas. He has served as a CPSC representative on a number of nanotechnology

committees including the Federal Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology

(NSET) subcommittee, and is the co-chair for the Nanotechnology Environmental and

Health Implications (NEHI) working group. Dr. Thomas received a Bachelor's Degree in

Chemistry from UCR, a Master's degree in Environmental Health Sciences from UCLA, and a PhD in

Environmental Sciences at the UT, Health Science Center. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Industrial

Toxicology at the Warner-Lambert Corporation (now Pfizer Pharmaceutical).

2018 SNO Plenary Speakers

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Lynn Bergerson. Ms. Bergeson is the managing partner at the Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®). Ms. Bergeson has earned

an international reputation for her deep and expansive understanding of the Toxic Substances Control

Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), European Union

Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), and especially how

these regulatory programs pertain to nanotechnology, biotechnology, and other emerging

transformative technologies. Her knowledge of and involvement in the policy process allows her to

develop client-focused strategies whether advocating before Congress, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or other governance and

standard-setting bodies. Ms. Bergeson counsels corporations, trade associations, and business

consortia on a wide range of issues pertaining to chemical hazard, exposure and risk assessment, risk

communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving regulatory and policy matters pertinent to

products of conventional, biotechnology, biobased chemicals, nanotechnologies, and other emerging technologies, particularly

with respect to TSCA, FIFRA, Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA), REACH, and Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) matters. According to the 2012 Chambers USA Guide: "The universally highly regarded Lynn

Bergeson of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. has a solid reputation in chemical and pesticide regulatory work, with particular

expertise in nanotechnology. Peers predict that she is set to become "one of the most important lawyers in America."

Barbara Karn, Ph.D. Dr. Barbara Karn is currently Co-founder and Executive Director of The Sustainable Nanotechnology

Organization (SNO). She recently retired as a program director at the National Science Foundation,

managing research grants in the environment, health and safety of nanotechnology. Dr. Karn taught

environmental science at George Washington University. Prior to joining NSF, she was an

environmental scientist at EPA where she built and managed a research grant program in

nanotechnology and the environment. Dr. Karn was named one of the Top Ten Experts in

nanotechnology environment, health and safety issues by Nanotechnology Law and Business.

Recently she was given an ACS award for her 10 years in leading the symposium on Nanotechnology

and the Environment. She continues to serve as a senior advisor to the project on Emerging

Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Scott Brown, Ph.D. Dr. Scott Brown is currently the Principal Investigator at The Chemours Company. He is serving as a

corporate consultant in particle science, colloids, nanotechnology, and surface phenomena for product development and process

improvement teams. He is also leading Chemour's internal Nanomaterials Regulatory Knowledge

Cluster team focused on monitoring global activity regarding the regulation of nanomaterials and

advocating for clear science and risk-based policies. He is also serves as the Nanotechnology Expert

Team member of the Business and Industry Advisory Council (BIAC) to the OECD (Organization

for Economic Co-operation and Development). He also serves as the Chair of the American

Chemistry Council (ACC) Nanotechnology Panel. He served as an Innovation Panel member for the

NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnologies. Dr. Brown is an active reviewer for multiple journal

and research funding programs. Before Chemours, Dr. Brown was a Sr. Research Scientist in Du

Pont from 2010-2015 where he led the integration of several new technologies for the advanced

characterization of particulate materials and interfaces as well as developed fundamental structure-

property correlations for existing DuPont products and next generation materials to enable rational design strategies for

applications in the microelectronic, bioscience, nutrition and health and polymer composite sectors. Dr. Brown was also a

research faculty member in the Particle Engineering Research Center (PERC), Center for Nano-bio Sensor (CNBS), NSF

Center for Particulate and Surfactant Science (CPASS) at the University of Florida. There, he was awarded multiple federal

and state funded grants involving engineered nanomaterials, nano-EHS, nano-medicine and advanced applications of surface

probe microscopy (SPM) totaling more than $2M direct costs.

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