University of South Carolina hosts International Conference on the global societal impacts of nanoscience.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-13 March 2003-NSF: University of South Carolina hosts International Conference on the global societal impacts of nanoscience(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03132003 Arlington, Va -- Scholars from the United States and Europe will converge at the University of South Carolina (USC) March 20-23 for the first of two international conferences to discuss the societal implications of nanoscale science and technology on a global scale.

The conference is the first ever focusing on "nanoscience studies"-the examination of the philosophy, ethics, politics, and culture of nanoscience. Opening with a panel discussion of Michael Crichton's recent novel "Prey," the conference features a wide range of papers and discussions. Invited speakers include...