Format

This blog will have three main components:

1) Technology Reviews will be short reviews of new technologies in nanoscience. They will consist of information gathered through primary literature reviews from academia, and references will always be posted at the end of each review.

2) Company Profiles will be profiles of companies aiming to take advantage of technologies highlighted in the reviews sections. The profiles will include company goals, the product, potential markets, and funding among other factors. Reviews of the relevant technology used by these companies will be linked to their profiles.

3) News will highlight current news on the nanotechnology front. This can include government funding initiatives, products made available to the common public, or interesting information developing in the field.

About this Blog

My name is William Raasch, and I am finishing up my final year at Stanford University as a biology major with a specialization in neuroscience. As a biologist, I have always made an effort to keep my eye on the forefront of research and technology, and nanotechnology has recently struck me with its potential to revolutionize our method of progress in a wide range of fields. Creation of materials using the bottom-up approach afforded by nanotechnology will spur research and development in many fields - from electronics to materials science to biotechnology - and I intend to keep myself as involved as possible in the progress.

The purpose of this site is to keep readers up to date with the quickly developing trends in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The site will be geared toward reviewing new technologies and profiling those companies currently taking advantage of the technologies. The mission of this blog is to chronicle nanotechnology in a manner that is both readable and enjoyable for anybody interested in the progress of this exciting new field.

If there are ever any questions or comments regarding this blog, feel free to contact me at: wraasch@stanford.edu