Nanotechnology in Society at UW-Madison

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are working on issues broadly related to the social, legal, and ethical implications of nanotechnology. This includes ongoing surveys about public attitudes toward nanotechnology and other emerging technologies, experimental studies of message processing and public understanding of nanotechnologies, and long-term tracking of media coverage. We are also exploring the potential of the online environment for effective public communication and engagement in nanomaterials-related issues.

The different projects at the University of Wisconsin-Madison bring together researchers from Life Sciences Communication, Journalism & Mass Communication, Community and Environmental Sociology, Communication Arts, and UW-Extension.

Contact Information

Life Sciences Communication
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hiram Smith Hall
1545 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Madison Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center in Templated Synthesis and Assembly at the Nanoscale (Grants No. SES-DMR-0832760 and SES-0531194). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.