Download or read book The National Nanotechnology Initiative at Five Years written by President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (U.S.) and published by Executive Office of the President. This book was released on 2005 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Represents the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology’s (PCAST) first assessment of the Federal Government’s nanotechnology research efforts. Examines four primary concerns: Where do we stand?; Is this money well spent and the program well managed?; Are we addressing societal concerns and potential risks?; and How can we do better?