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nCyclopediaConvergence
Convergence
In nanoscience and technology, convergence is commonly referred to the
fusion or integration of nanotechnology, biotechnology and emerging
advanced information technology. Presently, progress is being
made in the nanobiotechnology and biotechnology convergence, described in the 2003 essay by Dr. Mihail C. Roco, of the National Science
Foundation.
See also: "Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance
Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive
Science" NSF/DOC Sponsored Report Edited by Mihail C. Roco and William
Sims Bainbridge, National Science Foundation.
NASA also has been involved in investigating the convergence of nano,
bio, and info technologies and its perspectives can be read in:
"Convergence of Biotechnology, Information Technology and
Nanotechnology: A NASA perspective:
Expanding Biotech Cooperation in Space
New Alloy Could Reduce Emissions
Interactive Training Tool Makes General Aviation Safer"
The full report may be read here.
Additionally, Nano-Bio-Info Convergence enterprises are begining to
emerge as the science progresses. An overview example of these
efforts may be reviewed in the Silicon Valley Online publication:
"Nano-Bio-Info Convergence".
Investigative and research efforts in the science and technology
challenges of Nano-Bio-Info Convergence is being undertaken at the
Environmental Protection Agency, and these efforts were recently
presented at a work shop relative this subject: "Nanotechnology,
Biotechnology, and Information Technology: Implcation for Future
Science at EPA A Workshop of the EPA Science Advisory Board"
A summary of the workshop may be read here.
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