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About Mike Treder
Expertise
My specialty is the societal and environmental implications of advanced nanotechnology. I can help people to better understand the implications of molecular manufacturing -- building products "from the bottom up," and to focus on the real risks and benefits of the technology.

Experience
I am a professional writer, speaker, and activist with a background in technology and communications company management. In 2002, I co-founded the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN), a non-profit think tank. CRN promotes public awareness and education, and the crafting of effective policy to maximize benefits and reduce dangers. I am the executive director of CRN.

Organizations
- Research Fellow, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies
- Advisory Board, Global Risks Council
- Consultant, Future Technologies Advisory Group
- Editorial Advisory Board, Nanotech Briefs
- Consultant, AC/UNU Millennium Project

Publications
The Futurist (magazine)
The Scientific Conquest of Death (book chapter)
Future Brief (online journal)

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Topic: Nanotechnology

Expert: Mike Treder
Date: 2/2/2006
Subject: How did you start your career and wat classes have you taken to lead you there

Question
Hi Mike I'm a aspiring 15 year old highschool graduate looking for a way to start my career early and i was wondering if you can direct me in the right way to make a promising career in nanotechnology.

P.S and is there any books that might be useful

Answer
It all depends on what you mean by "nanotechnology." The word covers a broad range of areas. See...

http://www.crnano.org/whatis.htm

Today there are numerous fields with job opportunities, and soon there will be many more that offer highly promising careers. See...

http://crnano.typepad.com/crnblog/2005/02/nanotechnology__1.html

Obviously, getting the right education is key. For help with that, see...

http://crnano.typepad.com/crnblog/2005/05/education_choic.html

Finally, if you want to be on the 'cutting edge', look for a career that will enable you to do research in one or more of these areas...

http://www.crnano.org/studies.htm

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