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Nanotechnology Colloquium
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Colloquium Date: Monday, March 31, 2008
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A bi-weekly event to present and discuss issues related to developments, applications and commercialization of nanotechnology.
The Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative
Jim D. Mason, CEcD, EDFP
Vice President for Technology Initiatives for the State Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma
VIDEO CONFERENCED FROM THE OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
Abstract:
The presentation will focus on The Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative (ONI), how it is funded and operates and why it has as a key focus on applications of nanotechnology. Speaker will provide the background and explanation of The Oklahoma Nanotechnology Sharing Incentive Act of 2006 and the subsequent Oklahoma Nanotechnology Applications Program (ONAP) that provides incentives for emerging and established Oklahoma companies to create new or improved products with nanotechnology. The Oklahoma legislature provides $2 million annually to support ONAP and the ONI through its support of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). The presentation will share the successes of the first five companies funded under the ONAP program and the status of the 2008 funding cycle.
The presentation will also share information on the ONI's current regional collaboration efforts with Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas and Arkansas and explore possibilities with Texas.
Bio: Jim D. Mason, CEcD, EDFP
Jim Mason is the Vice President for Technology Initiatives for the State Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma. He was a founding member of the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative (ONI) in 2003 and since 2005 has served as the Executive Director of the ONI.
He coordinates the annual NanoFocus Conference and the "Speaking of Nano" series for the ONI. The ONI is charged with serving as the clearinghouse of information on nanotechnology for the academic, business, industrial, and financial communities in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma legislature. He developed and maintains the ONI website http://www.oknano.com.
Jim also coordinates the Oklahoma Technology Council and serves as an advocate and lobbyist for technology issues at the Oklahoma legislature. The statewide Technology Council meets quarterly and its website is http://www.oktechcoucil.com.
Jim received two bachelors' degrees from Panhandle State University, a Masters Degree from Oklahoma State University, and has completed most of his coursework toward a doctorate at OSU. He has also completed additional advanced education from The University of Colorado, The University of Oklahoma, and Southern Methodist University.
He is a 27 year Chamber Management professional, having served as Chamber CEO/President in Cushing, Chickasha, and Stillwater. He is certified as an Economic Developer (CEcD), as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), as a teacher and an educational psychologist. He has been honored as Economic Development Professional of the Year and as Chamber Executive of the Year by his peers.
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VENUE: You may attend the presentation from any
one of these law offices of Winstead PC or from UT Dallas
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AUSTIN: Winstead PC
401 Congress Av., Ste 2100
Austin, TX 78701
512-370-2800
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COLLEGE STATION: Texas A&M University
Wisenbaker Building (WERC), Room #049,
College Station, TX 77843;
979-845-8912
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DALLAS: The University of Texas at Dallas,
The School of Management,
800 West Campbell Road, Room SOM1.502 map
Richardson, TX 75080; 972-883-4568
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HOUSTON: Winstead PC
1100 JPMorgan Chase Tower
600 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-650-8400
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SAN ANTONIO: Winstead PC
700 N. St Mary St., Ste 1900
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-277-6800
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THE WOODLANDS: Winstead PC
600 Town Center One
1450 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-681-5900
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Program begins at 11:30am with a complimentary lunch provided by Winstead PC.
Presentation begins at 12:00pm.
Event Coordinators:
Richard Fink 512-339-5020x130 dfink@appliednanotech.net
Max Roundhill 512-339-5020x120 roundhill@appliednanotech.net
Chairman: Dr. Zvi Yaniv
Registration deadline is Friday, March 28 at 5:00 PM Central.
To register, please send an email to Deepika Misra
dmisra@winstead.com with your preferred attendance location.
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NANOMATERIALS APPLICATION CENTER
Walt Trybula, Ph.D.
Director
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
(512) 245-6062
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DVDs of selected presentations from previous
speakers are available for a small fee (contact
Max Roundhill mroundhill@appliednanotech.net)
NanoExpress, a monthly email newsletter, is
devoted to providing information on technological
advances, applications, and business news to
nanotechnology professionals. To subscribe, go to
the web link
http://www.txstate.edu/nac/nanoexpress.htmlx
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