Nanotechnology and Society: A Conversation with Jamey Wetmore

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, speaks with Jamey Wetmore, Associate Professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and co-Director of the Center for Engagement and Training in Science and Society at Arizona State University, about the Nanotechnology Collaborative Infrastructure Southwest, NCI Southwest, and his work on the societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology.  

 

The work on nanosilver mentioned in this episode is a part of an extensive body of research on the fate and transport of silver and other nanomaterials in the environment. These research findings have informed regulatory actions, such as EPA’s decision to approve registration of  a nanosilver product for specific textiles.  

Link to recent EPA decision: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0043-0013

 

 

If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov.

 

Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/Il3s5Xa8vNw

 

CREDITS

 

Special thanks to:  

Jamey Wetmore

Arizona State University

 

Music:  

Corporate Uplifting by Scott Holmes  

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Uplifting_1985

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

 

Produced by:  

Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.  

 

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.