Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
They’re one-one hundredth the width of a human hair and have the potential to change both consumer products and the very nature of science. But nano-materials are still seen as unpredictable, and their environmental impact is unclear. Tech Tuesday looks at the future of nanotechnology and assesses new government approaches to innovation.
Guests
- David Rejeski Director, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars / Pew Charitable Trusts
- Rick Weiss Science & Medicine Reporter, The Washington Post
- Jeffrey Schloss Co-Chair, Trans-NIH Nano Taskforce, National Institutes of Health
- Nora Savage Environmental Engineer, Office of Research & Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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