Call for Posters

 

We look forward to receiving your abstracts for the 2012 NanoTechnology for Defense Conference Poster Session. Submitted abstracts must be unclassified and should be no more than 300 words long.  This event is conducted at the ITAR level and therefore posters do not need to be cleared for public release. However, presentations and papers should not contain proprietary information and may not be more restrictive than Distribution X (Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and private individuals or enterprises eligible to obtain export-controlled technical data in accordance with DoD directive 5230.5 under the provisions of Public Law 98-94). All abstracts should fall into one or more of the described topics listed at the bottom of this page. Please note, poster presenters are subject to paying the full registration fees.

 

Full and open abstracts are preferred, however we will accept ITAR restricted abstracts. Acceptable distribution levels include A or X ONLY.  To find more information on distribution levels, visit http://www.usasymposium.com/nano/security.htm.  Please note:  ITAR ABSTRACTS MUST BE PASSWORD PROTECTED.  Though abstract submission is done on-line, passwords for the password protected documents should be emailed to Sherilyn.Johnson@gdit.com.  See below for instructions on how to password protect your document.  Non-ITAR documents do not need to be password protected.  For questions concerning submission of your abstract, please contact Sherry Johnson at Sherilyn.Johnson@gdit.com, 937-476-2176.

 

Password Protecting Your Document

 

To password protect a Word document:

1. Click the Microsoft Office Button, point to Prepare, and then click Encrypt Document.
2. In the Encrypt Document dialog box, in the Password box, type a password, and then click OK.  You can type up to 255 characters.
3. In the Confirm Password dialog box, in the Reenter password box, type the password again, and then click OK.
4. To save the password, save the file.

 

To Password Protect a PDF:

1. Click the dropdown on the Lock in your toolbar.  Choose Show Security Properties.  The Security tab will be selected.
2. Under Security Method, choose Password security.  A new screen will pop up.
   Choose require a password to open document and enter the password.  Passwords are case sensitive.  Click OK
3. Re-enter password on the pop-up confirmation screen.
4. Changes will be made when you close the document.  Security settings will not be applied until you save the document.

 

Online Abstract Submission
Title (Mr. Dr. etc.)	Required
Full Name	Required
Company/Affliation:	Required
Degree(s) held by Lead Author:	Required
Where degree(s) was received:	Required
Current Position:	Required
Phone:	Required
Fax:
Email:	Required
Formal Abstract Title:	Required
Co-Authors: (Include Full Name and Company/Org)
Abstract best fits in: (check all that apply)`	Nanotechnology Success Stories Nanotechnology for Military Coatings Applications Nanotechnology for Chem-Bio Defense and Battlefield Casualty Care Medical Applications Nanomaterials Response to Extreme Stimuli NanoElectronics Other
I would like my abstract to be considered for (check all that apply):	General Poster Session SBIR Poster Session Student Poster Session
Abstract Security Level:	Distribution Statement A What's this? Distribution Statement X What's this? Required
Please acknowlege the following:	I acknowledge that if I am submitting an ITAR restricted abstract the file needs to be password protected. I will contact Sherry Johnson with my abstract password in order for my abstract to be considered for the 2012 Nanotechnology for Defence Conference NA/Unclassified abstract Required
List Special Presentation Requirements:
Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF format. Please do not include images in your abstract. File sizes are limited to 1MB. Submitted abstracts must not be more than 300 words long. Required

 

Submission Topics

 

Topic 1:  Nanotechnology Success Stories

In spite of the long lead times typical for the insertion of new technology into military applications, many new innovations arising out the wide reaching nanotechnology enterprise have already begun to make a significant impact on DoD systems and missions. These new innovations are found in many diverse areas including electronics, sensors, optics, wear and corrosion, and antiterrorism. Examination of these “success stories” serves not only to demonstrate that nanotechnology is “for real” and not just a fad, but also provides insight into transition pitfalls and strategies for overcoming them. In this session, presentations will describe the development of new nanotechnology which is either already being used somewhere within DoD or actively under test for incorporation within a defense related system or mission. Emphasis will be on the new capabilities enabled by this development (to include performance improvements, process improvements, reductions in cycle times, cost reductions, etc.) and issues encountered during the transition of the technology from the laboratory to the field.

Topic 2:  Nanotechnology for Military Coatings Applications

Coatings play a number of critical roles in military applications. Traditionally, simple coatings have been applied to equipment to protect them from rust and obscure them from sight. As they interface with the environment, there are many new demands for modern coatings, such as providing tailored responses to specific chemical or biological regents, having specific electromagnetic properties, exhibiting high-wear resistance, and being environmentally benign. This session will identify current goals for military coatings technology and explore the nanotechnology research in this field.

 

Topic 3:  Nanotechnology for Chem-Bio Defense and Battlefield Casualty Care Medical Applications

The overarching goal of chemical and biological (CB) medical defense research is to provide the Warfighter improved capabilities for diagnosis of, and protective countermeasures against, CB threats such as viruses, bacteria, toxins, and chemical agents. This session addresses the development of innovative nanotechnology-enabled methods for detection and diagnosis of CB agent exposure or contamination, as well as nanotechnology breakthroughs for improved delivery or monitoring of medical countermeasures such as vaccines and therapeutics. Advances in nanotechnology applicable to improved battlefield casualty care in general are also of significant interest to the Services.

 

Topic 4:  Nanomaterials Response to Extreme Stimuli

Many materials are known to exhibit unique responses when exposed to extreme stimuli and many of the responses are not well understood. For example, the behavior of polymeric materials when exposed to ultra-high strain rates, large strains and high pressures is often very different from what an extrapolation of traditional mechanical models would predict. In this session, extreme conditions (magnetic, electric, mechanical fields, high T, P, pH, radiation or irradiation, etc.) and nanomaterials responses (mechanical, chemical, spectral, electrical, etc.) will be explored. Experimental as well as computational investigations are welcome.

 

Topic 5:  NanoElectronics

Evolutionary and revolutionary innovative nanoelectronics will enable a variety of missions for the Department of Defense that are only visions today. Applications including medical diagnostics, energy production and harvesting (solar cells, photovoltaics, etc.), nanocomputing (memory, logic, circuitry, etc.), and communications (nanoradios) will be integral for the armed forces in future arenas. Transistors, interconnections, and architectural challenges underlie all aspects of the innovations in nanoelectronics. This session will focus broadly on fundamental science to specific applications of interest to government aerospace industries.

 

Potential topics for the Nanoelectronics session(s) include:

Single molecule electronics

Molecular scale electronics

Solid state nanoelectronics

Flexible nanoelectronics

Devices such as field effect transistors, memory, and logic

Hybrid molecular/semiconductor electronics

Nanosensors (electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological)

NEMS

Nanocircuitry

Materials such as nanowires and molecular wires

Additional topics that will be considered include:

• Nano-Manufacturing

• NanoTech for Elimination & Maintenance

• Nano-Rheology

• EM Effects on Nanomaterials

• Nanograined Metals

• Logistics of Nanotechnology Development

• Nanomaterials for Energetics

• Synergistic Experimentation & Computational Modeling

• Nanoscale Modeling and Simulation

• Nanodevices

• Nanosystems

• Nano-Biotechnology

• Nanotechnology in Special Ops

• Beyond CMOS

• Sustainable Energy

• Graphene

• Nanophotonics/MetaMaterials

• Laser Processing for Materials and Biological Systems

• Nanomaterials/Nanoceramics/Nanopowders for High-Energy Optics