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Widening the Circle of Nanoresearch: A Case for Reflective Action Research in Flemish Society
Van Oudheusden, Michiel; Evers, Johan; Deblonde, Marian et al.
2006International Congress of Nanotechnology
 

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Keywords :
Nanotechnologies; Technology Assessment; Participation
Abstract :
[en] Policy makers involved in innovation policy and scientists working on newly emerging technologies such as nanotechnologies, are confronted with three considerable challenges: a lack of distinct indicating directions of possible applications (strategic uncertainty), a lack of scientific knowledge (complexity) and the ambiguous reception of new developments in society. In this climate of uncertainty and ambiguity it is by no means clear for the actors involved how to innovate purposefully and constructively. In response to such problems and difficulties, the Flemish interdisciplinary research project 'Nanotechnologies for Tomorrow's Society' (NanoSoc) engages innovation networks where each actor contributes his (incomplete) views and perspectives and confronts them with those of others. The project brings together nanotechnologists, natural and social scientists, stakeholders, and citizens in the region of Flanders, Belgium, to discuss and steer future nanotech developments in three particular fields of nanotechnology development: smart environment, bio on chip, and new materials. This article first discusses the main challenges in innovating successfully with nanotechnologies, to then elaborate on how NanoSoc seeks to effectively address these issues through interdisciplinary reflective action research.
Research center :
Universiteit Antwerpen
Disciplines :
Sociology & social sciences
Author, co-author :
Van Oudheusden, Michiel ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de science politique > Anal. et éval. des politiques publ.-Méthod. de sc. politique
Evers, Johan
Deblonde, Marian
De Tavernier, Johan
Goorden, Lieve
Language :
English
Title :
Widening the Circle of Nanoresearch: A Case for Reflective Action Research in Flemish Society
Publication date :
30 October 2006
Event name :
International Congress of Nanotechnology
Event place :
San Fransisco, United States
Event date :
30/10/2006 - 02/11/2006
Audience :
International
Name of the research project :
Nanotechnologies for Tomorrow's Society (NanoSoc)
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