Intn'l. Conf. on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products, 2008 TAPPI
Event Brochure
“Nanotechnology from R&D to Application”Overview
Co-sponsored by the Forest Products Society, this comprehensive TAPPI conference is the third annual international conference. It is focused on state-of-the-art research, development, and deployment of nanotechnology science and technology for the global forest products community. It immediately follows Forest Products Society’s 62nd International Convention.
Working on the theme “Nanotechnology from Research and Development to Application”, the 2008 International Conference will consider a wide range of science- and technology-focused presentations covered in the Call for Papers below. We hope you will join us in St. Louis on June 25-27, 2008
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - click on photo for bio
Dr. Clayton Teague
National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
Session 1 - 6/25/08 | 
Dr. Nils Petersen
Director General, NRC National Institute for Nanotechnology
Session 5- 6/25/08 | 
Sean Murdock
Nano Business Alliance
Session 11- 6/26/08 |
Dr. JoAnn Ratto
U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center
Session 16 - 6/26/08 | 
Dr. Mike Postek
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Session 22 - 6/27/08 | |
Student Poster Prize/Poster Session:
During the Poster Session, two $500 cash prizes for the best Student poster will be awarded. To assure that attendees browse through the Poster Presentation and the Exhibits in a relaxed setting, complimentary hot and cold hors d’ oeuvres and beverages from the cash bar are being offered.
Poster Session Information:
General Poster Guidelines
Student Poster Competition Guidelines
Student Poster Competition Application
Mail Poster to Conference (Optional)
Paul Bunyan Party:
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to join a night on the town at the Paul Bunyan Party, a time-honored Forest Products Society tradition. View for more information.
2008 Conference Organization:
The conference will be presented by The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) and co-sponsored by The Forest Products Society (FPS).
Quantum Sponsors:
Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance,
a special project of the American Forest & Paper Association
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service
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NSF
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United States Forest Service - Forest Products
Lab
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Purdue University
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Molecular Sponsor:
North Carolina State University
Pennsylvania State University
West Virginia University
Micro Sponsor:
Hysitron, Inc.
Media Co-Sponsor:
Paper 360
TAPPI JOURNAL
Industrial Hygiene News
Association Co-Sponsor:
PAPTAC
Hotel Information:
Hyatt Regency St. Louis
One St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis, MO 63103