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Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR) and FEI invite you to participate in a 3D Imaging Workshop to be held at CAMCOR, located on the beautiful University of Oregon campus in Eugene, March 1st through March 3rd, 2011.

This unique 3-day event will include presentations, tutorials, practical workshops and discussion sessions focused on Sample Prep, Cryo- and (S)TEM- Tomography, and 3D Reconstruction.

PNNL's Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) recently purchased a multi-photon confocal microscope using $1 million of it's $60 million of federal economic-stimulus money awarded to the lab. It is just one of the instruments, which include microscopy and mass spectrometry capabilities, slated for purchase with the stimulus money. In total, 31 new instruments, including upgrades are being purchased with the funds - opening greater opportunities for users of the facilities.

In a study published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, scientists from Oregon State University and the European Union outline six regulatory and educational issues that should be considered whenever nanoparticles are going to be used in pesticides. These issues include:

Christina Williams of the Sustainable Business Oregon writes "Paul Anastas is the science adviser to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a onetime Yale professor. But he's probably best known for his honorary title, the "Father of Green Chemistry." And he thinks Oregon is a world leader in the green chemistry realm.

Nanotechnology is about to emerge in the world of pesticides and pest control, and a range of new approaches are needed to understand the implications for public health, ensure that this is done safely, maximize the potential benefits and prevent possible risks, researchers say in a new report.

SNNI researcher, Dr. Stacey Harper presented a special lecture to the public entitled "Nanotechnology: Huge Science at a Really Small Scale"? at the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences on September 11, 2010. You can see the six part series of her presentation on Yachats Academy's YouTube channel.

The Oregon Green Chemistry Advisory Group, which was convened by Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) has released their final report, Advancing Green Chemistry in Oregon. It includes priority recommendations to help drive innovation through the use of green chemistry.

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) plans to publish a new strategic plan in December 2010 that will include priorities and objectives for the next 5-10 years.  The goals of the plan are to: