New York Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith and senior senators visited
the College of Nanoscale Science
and Engineering ("CNSE") of the University at Albany to receive
a firsthand look at the world's leading model for nanotechnology education,
research and development, and commercialization, and discuss emerging opportunities
to drive high-tech economic investment and growth throughout New York State.
Joined by Senators Bill Perkins, William Stachowski, Toby Ann Stavisky and
David Valesky, Majority Leader Smith toured CNSE's world-class Albany NanoTech
Complex as the UAlbany NanoCollege reported new levels of high-tech investment
and employment. Private, Federal, and state investments at CNSE's Albany NanoTech
have now topped $5 billion, with more than 2,500 scientists, researchers, engineers,
students and faculty being affiliated with the most advanced research enterprise
at any university in the world.
Majority Leader Smith and Senators Perkins, Stachowski, Stavisky and Valesky
then participated in a roundtable with Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, CNSE Senior Vice
President and Chief Executive Officer, and a cross-section of CNSE's senior
technical and business executives to share the Senate Majority's vision of the
knowledge economy and discuss the role of nanotechnology as enabler for New
York's technological and economic competitiveness in the global economy of the
21st century.
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith said, "We are fortunate to have
the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, the most advanced research
complex at any university in the world, right here in New York. The nanotechnology
research being conducted at the CNSE is 21st century and beyond technology that
will open the door to a new economy unimaginable just years ago. After visiting
their state of the art and cutting edge facilities, I have seen the future of
New York's technologically advanced economy. I would like to thank Dr. Alain
E. Kaloyeros and all of the faculty and staff at CNSE for providing us with
the opportunity to view firsthand their hard work and groundbreaking research
which will attract investment from the global market, create jobs and offer
unprecedented economic opportunity for our state."
Senator Bill Perkins (D-New York) said, "This was an amazing and enlightening
glimpse into what the 21st Century has yet to offer. The future is right around
the corner and it looks very promising. We need to bring all the resources within
our disposal to nourish it in order to increase our technological advancement
and economic growth. Doing everything we can now to support this state of the
art research and educational experience for our students will help bring about
and prepare us for the millions of anticipated job opportunities in this field
here in our state and world-wide."
Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-WF-Queens) said, "The future of nanoscale
science and its impact on technology and economic development in New York State
is unlimited. Partnerships between the business and academic communities have
a beneficial effect for everyone. As the Chairwoman of the Senate Higher Education
Committee, I am especially proud that the world's first college specializing
in this important field has New York State as its home. This college is at the
forefront of SUNY's resurgence as an academic powerhouse, and I was very impressed
by the facility when I toured it. I look forward to the opportunities it will
offer for learning and for economic growth."
Senator William T. Stachowski (D-C, Lake View) said, "I was very pleased
to have the opportunity to tour the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
in Albany. This facility is the leading research and development center in the
country and one of the most advanced nanotechnology research complexes in the
world. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development
and Small Business, it was exciting to observe first-hand the state of the art
advanced technology and emerging capabilities we are developing right here in
New York. These highly specialized science and engineering innovations and educational
resources will enable New York State to continue being a world leader in technology
and to fuel our economic competitiveness globally."
Senator David Valesky (D-Syracuse) said, "Nanotechnology has immense potential
to positively change the economic base of the Capital Region and of Upstate
New York. The Albany NanoTech Complex and the work being done there is extremely
impressive and Dr. Kaloyeros should be commended."
Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, CNSE Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer,
said, "We are delighted and privileged by the opportunity to host Senate
Majority Leader Smith, and Senators Perkins, Stachowski, Stavisky and Valesky,
as well as to learn firsthand about their vision to ensure New York's leadership
in the global innovation economy of the 21st century. We look forward to working
with the Majority Leader and his esteemed colleagues to ensure that New York
continues to build on its recognized excellence in nanotechnology education,
research, and economic outreach to attract more jobs, additional international
companies, and significant new investments that will benefit all New Yorkers."
More than 250 global corporations representing the world's leading nanoelectronics
companies and organizations have partnerships with CNSE. In addition, CNSE is
the world's first college dedicated to nanotechnology, which is described by
the National Nanotechnology Initiative as "leading to the next Industrial
Revolution." The importance of nanoscale science and education is borne
out by National Science Foundation projections, which forecast the need for
more than two million nanotechnology professionals at all employment levels
in the U.S. by 2014, with another five million nanotechnology jobs worldwide
in related fields and disciplines.
The UAlbany CNSE is the first college in the world dedicated to education,
research, development, and deployment in the emerging disciplines of nanoscience,
nanoengineering, nanobioscience, and nanoeconomics. CNSE's Albany NanoTech Complex
is the most advanced research enterprise of its kind at any university in the
world. With over $5 billion in high-tech investments, the 800,000-square-foot
complex attracts corporate partners from around the world and offers students
a one-of-a-kind academic experience. The UAlbany NanoCollege houses the only
fully-integrated, 300mm wafer, computer chip pilot prototyping and demonstration
line within 80,000 square feet of Class 1 capable cleanrooms. More than 2,500
scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and faculty work on site at CNSE's
Albany NanoTech, from companies including IBM, AMD, GlobalFoundries, SEMATECH,
Toshiba, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, ASML, Vistec Lithography and Atotech.