Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Forum

CNCMM is a Pittsburg State University campus-wide interdisciplinary research and education center sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA). CNCMM provides critically needed mechanism for expertly coordinated efforts of basic, applied and innovative research in the areas of nanocomposites and multifunctional materials for naval structures and homeland security.  CNCMM and its project partners, NCA&T-CCMR and UNO-ICCE are implementing the ONR-sponsored project entitled: “Multifunctional Materials For Naval Structures.”

The Forum is being presented to generate awareness in "entrepreneurship" for our students and audience. CNCMM is currently developing a graduate level "materials science & technology" program that will have emphasis in three areas:

• nanocomposites,
• advanced computer applications,
• nanotechnology entrepreneurship.

Guest speakers from Industry and Academia will have 20 - 30 minutes to speak on topics of their choice in the areas of nanotechnology and entrepreneurship. Panelists will then receive and answer questions from the review panel and audience in an interactive manner.

2009 Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Forum

• Forum Brochure
• Presentations
  • Dr. Charles Blatchley - "Strange Properties of Nanotextured Surfaces"
  • Dr. Ramazan Asmatulu - "Nanomaterials Fabrication and Characterizations for Advanced Manufacturing"
  • Mr. Paul Steinke - "Starting Your Own Plastics Technology Consulting Business"
  • Dr. Terry Schumacher - "NPD (New Product Development) Market Assessment: Stages and Strategies"
  • Ms. Michelle Weigand - "How to Communicate Your Deal to Investors"
  • Mr. Nanjia Zhou, CNCMM Fellow - "Effect of Fabrication Technology on the Static-Dynamic Properties of Vinyl Ester Nanocomposites"
  • Dr. Fereydoon Namavar - "Nanomaterials in Biomedical Implants"

2008 Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Forum

• Forum Brochure
• Presentations
  • "Patents at Small Universities" - Weeks
  • "Nanosensors for Blast Resistance" - Stan Scoville
  • "Development of a Strategic Business Plan" - Schwarz
  • "Nanosafety Education" - Obiagelio Onovo
  • "The Student Entrepreneurship Imperative" - Professor John B. Ochs, Ph.D.

2007 Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Forum

• Forum Brochure
• Presentations
  • "Nanocomposites and Multifunctional Materials" - Stefano Bietto and Monika Bubacz
  • "Innovation and Entrepreneurship: NanoScale - thinking big in a small science" - O. Koper
  • "Biomedical Product Development: An Example of Technology Entrepreneurship Education at the University of Kansas" - Dr. Lisa Friis
  • "SBIR: Small Business Innovation Research, STTR: Small Business Technology Transfer -- Programs Reserved for Small Business" - Dr. Charles Blatchley

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