[AstroNet] Nanotechnology talk at the MTN Sciencentre, Cape Town

[Christian Hettlage]

Dear All,

Jani from the MTN Sciencentre sent the invitation below.

Kind regards,

Christian

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Balancing the technological societal benefits with potential risks: a case of nanotechnology
Dr Ndeke Musee
Wednesday 25 August @ 18:30
 
Dr Musee will introduce and discuss the benefits of nanotechnology to the society within the context of addressing societal challenges such as improving water provision, enhancing the treatment of diseases and addressing the rising demand for energy.  He will also look at how the safe, responsible and sustainable exploitation of a technology should offer comfort to the society by ensuring that unintended consequences are addressed adequately at the early stages of the technology's development.
 
Ndeke Musee is a researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the Pollution and Waste Division.  He earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch in 2004.  He has authored several peer reviewed journal articles in the fields of risk assessment of environmental pollutants including nanomaterials.  He is a registered professional scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, a member of two professional organisations, three national scientific steering committees, and a former holder of several highly competitive postgraduate and research fellowships.

There is no charge to attend.

Call 021 529 8100 or email gabi at mtnsciencentre.org.za to book your seat.

www.mtnsciencentre.org.za

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