Perceptions of nanotechnology and possible repercussions are explored. A short survey was conducted to gather data, and a summary of the technology as it stands today is presented. Nanotechnology in medical, materials, and manufacturing applications are presented and perceptions of the benefits and threats. It is important for scientists to understand how the public perceives their technology, so that they can help people understand nanotechnology better. In this, very little is known by the public, so there are unfounded fears.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Allwood, Thomas T.
• Regan, Thomas G.
• Psiakis, Kosta John

Subject

• Health
• Environment
• Community
• Well-Being
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-081805-170252

Keyword

• Nanotechnology

Advisor

• Bar-On, Isa
• Burnham, Nancy A.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-08-18

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright