In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Paula Hammond, the David H. Koch Professor in Engineering and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT, describes her research activities designing nanoparticles for drug delivery and nanomaterials for energy-related applications. She also discusses the importance of collaborating with scientists from other disciplines and explains why communicating science to the public is critical to make people not only aware but excited about advances in nanotechnology.

Paula's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N39Z0ODeME&t=99s

Learn more about nanotechnology in agriculture by listening to Jason White's Stories from the NNI episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi81bdQZNcs

If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

CREDITS

Special thanks to:

Professor Paula Hammond

MIT

Music:

Corporate Uplifting by Scott Holmes

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Uplifting_1985

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

Produced by:

Dr. Mallory Hinks

AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.