ICON Membership

• Association with one of the world’s premier nanoscale science and engineering centers
• Improved access to internationally-renowned CBEN expert researchers
• Enrollment in and sponsorship opportunities for CBEN Professional and Continuing Education courses
• Access to top students for internships and employment through a CBEN database
• Access to CBEN research results and state-of-the-art ideas, concepts, and methods through preprints of papers, discussions with researchers, and similar communications
• Opportunities to advance MEMBER’S product development needs through collaborative studies with CBEN researchers, fellow members, and government agencies
• Involvement in Specialized Interest Groups focused on development and application of technologies
• Networking opportunities with other member organizations
• Access to CBEN shared experimental facilities and equipment on a fee-based basis
• Membership in CBEN’s Industrial Advisory Board providing input on CBEN research, educational outreach, and technology transfer
• Invitations to CBEN conferences, seminars, and annual meetings
• Copy of CBEN Annual Report
• Nanotechnology Education and Analysis services aimed at technical, business, or other audiences as required by MEMBER, not to exceed two person-days per year of membership. Travel, supplies, or other direct expenses incurred must be paid by MEMBER. This benefit is not cumulative.
• MEMBER’S logo on the CBEN Industrial Affiliates web site with a link to MEMBER’S Web site; OR MEMBER’s logo on the ICON web site with a link to MEMBER’S web site
• Listing on promotional materials for some CBEN activities
• Visiting Scientist opportunities in CBEN research activities
• Priority invitation to ICON events
• ICON member newsletter
• Company visit by ICON staff annually
• Support of CBEN-ICON outreach activities for effective nanotechnology risk communication