Andrew Maynard

Professor,

School for the Future of Innovation in Society

Other ASU affiliations

School for the Future of Innovation in Society Faculty

MLF Teachers College

Senior Global Futures Scholar, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars

Mail code: 6002

Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio

Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, thought leader, and Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions in the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society. He is the founder of the ASU Future of Being Human initiative, Director of the ASU Risk Innovation Nexus, and was previously Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures. His work focuses on successfully transitioning to a future where transformative technologies from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to gene editing, nanotechnology, automation, and more, have the power to fundamentally change every aspect of society. He writes about emerging technologies and responsible innovation on The Future of Being Human Substack.

Professor Maynard is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, has testified before congressional committees on several occasions, and previously served as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees. Since 2008 he has worked closely with the World Economic Forum in a number of capacities, including chairing and serving on various Global Agenda Councils/Global Future Councils. He is a regular contributor to the WEF annual list of Top Ten Emerging Technologies.

In addition to his academic contributions, Professor Maynard is highly regarded for his expertise in science communication, particularly in engaging diverse communities on issues related to science, technology, society, and the future. He was co-host of the podcast Mission: Interplanetary with former astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman and currently co-hosts the Modem Futura podcast with Dr. Sean Leahy. He's a contributor to media platforms that span The Washington Post and The Guardian, to Slate, Discover Magazine, Scientific American and The Conversation, and he produces the YouTube channel Risk Bites. Maynard is also author of two popular books exploring technology, society and the future. His 2018 book, Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, explores ethical and socially responsible innovation through the lens of twelve science fiction movies, while the 2020 book Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow examines humanity's relationship to the future, and its responsibility to it.

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Education

Ph.D. Aerosol Physics. Microstructural Physics Department, Cavendish Laboratory. Thesis: Ultrafine aerosol particle collection and analysis, University of Cambridge, U.K. (1989 – 1992)
B.Sc. Physics (Hons): Iii. University of Birmingham, U.K (1984 - 1987)

Curriculum Vitae

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Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies

Future Rising: A journey fro the past to the edge of tomorrow

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Research Website URL

http://andrewmaynard.net

Google Scholar URL

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=b8NhWc4AAAAJ&hl=en

Experts.asu.edu URL

https://asu.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/andrew-maynard

Research Interests

The Future of Being Human, including:

Transformative technology innovation, base-code manipulation, human augmentation, transhumanism, emerging sociotechnical trends, future studies, science fiction and science/social reality, AI, genetic manipulation, synthetic biology, metaverse, nanotechnology, neuroscience, cognitive/brain technologies, autonomous technologies, convergent technologies, non-linear innovation, aging, cognitive enhancement, brain machine interfaces, virtual reality, augmented reality, evolving social norms, post-evolutionary development, geoengineering

Responsible innovation, including:

Risk Innovation, Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI), Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sustainable innovation, Governance of emerging technologies, Public engagement and communication

Technological Convergence and society, including:

Converging technologies, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Ethics and technology innovation, Governance of emerging technologies, Responsible technological innovation, Science and technology policy and regulation, advanced technology transitions.

Communication, education and engagement, including:

Risk Communication, Science Communication, Public Engagement, Science of science communication, Working with media, Social media, Casual learners, Informal Education, YouTube as an emerging science communication channel, User-centric communication and engagement, Use of science fiction movies in communication engagement and education.

Public Health, including:

Risk, Risk Assessment, Policy, Communication, Engagement, Impacts of emerging technologies, Workplace health and safety

Research Group

Risk Innovation Lab - https://riskinnovation.asu.edu/

The Risk Innovation Lab brings together faculty, students and staff at ASU to explore new ways of approaching and acting on risks. We have eclectic interests – ranging from health, environment and well-being, to policy, governance, and responsible innovation, to equity, sustainability, and security. Underpinning everything though is the realization that, in today’s increasingly complex and interconnected world, creative and innovative approaches to risk are essential if we are to build a better, more equitable future.

The Lab has its roots in a growing realization that current ways of handling risk fall far short of emerging challenges that are being driven by social, economic, political and technological innovation. This is seen in areas such as nanotechnology and gene editing, where technological capabilities far outstrip our collective understanding of how to make smart decisions, and even what “smart” means here.

As new capabilities emerge, from autonomous vehicles and radically new transportation systems such as the “hyperloop”, to cloud-based artificial intelligence, creativity and innovation are needed in how we understand and act on decisions that are impacted by risks, benefits and tradeoffs. These challenges extend to social innovation, where changes in how we live and interact have potentially profound impacts on health, well-being and equity. The same applies to political and economic innovation, where what we can achieve as individuals and society far outstrips our understanding of potential consequences, and how to ensure they are beneficial.

Publications

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ORCID

10 MOST CITED PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

Google Scholar metrics: Citations: 21,888. H-index: 52, i10-index: 107 (Updated 6/22/22)

Poland, C. A., R. Duffin, I. Kinloch, A. Maynard, W. A. H. Wallace, A. Seaton, V. Stone, S. Brown, W. MacNee and K. Donaldson (2008). "Carbon nanotubes introduced into the abdominal cavity of mice show asbestos-like pathogenicity in a pilot study." Nature Nanotechnology 3: 423-428. (2868 citations)
Oberdörster, G., A. Maynard, K. Donaldson, V. Castranova, J. Fitzpatrick, K. Ausman, J. Carter, B. Karn, W. Kreyling, D. Lai, S. Olin, N. Monteiro-Riviere, D. Warheit and H. Yang (2005). "Principles for characterizing the potential human health effects from exposure to nanomaterials: elements of a screening strategy." Part. Fiber Toxicol. 2(8): doi:10.1186/1743-8977-1182-1188. (2349 citations)
Maynard, A. D., R. J. Aitken, T. Butz, V. Colvin, K. Donaldson, G. Oberdörster, M. A. Philbert, J. Ryan, A. Seaton, V. Stone, S. S. Tinkle, L. Tran, N. J. Walker and D. B. Warheit (2006). "Safe handling of nanotechnology." Nature 444(16): 267-269. (1756 citations)
Shvedova, A. A., E. R. Kisin, R. Mercer, A. R. Murray, V. J. Johnson, A. I. Potapovich, Y. Y. Tyurina, O. Gorelik, S. Arepalli, D. Schwegler-Berry, A. F. Hubbs, J. Antonini, D. E. Evans, B. K. Ku, D. Ramsey, A. Maynard, V. E. Kagan, V. Castranova and P. Baron (2005). "Unusual inflammatory and fibrogenic pulmonary responses to single-walled carbon nanotubes in mice." Am. J. Physiol.-Lung Cell. Mol. Physiol. 289: 698-708. (1512)
Shvedova, A. A., E. R. Kisin, A. R. Murray, V. Z. Gandelsman, A. D. Maynard, P. A. Baron and V. Castranova (2003). "Exposure to carbon nanotube material: Assessment of the biological effects of nanotube materials using human keratinocyte cells." J. Toxicol. Environ. Health 66(20): 1909-1926. (1496 citations)
Elder, A., R. Gelein, V. Silva, T. Feikert, L. Opanashuk, J. Carter, R. Potter, A. Maynard, J. Finkelstein and G. Oberdorster (2006). "Translocation of inhaled ultrafine manganese oxide particles to the central nervous system." Environmental Health Perspectives 114(8): 1172-1178. (1231 citations)
Maynard, A. D., P. A. Baron, M. Foley, A. A. Shvedova, E. R. Kisin and V. Castranova (2004). "Exposure to Carbon Nanotube Material: Aerosol Release During the Handling of Unrefined Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Material." J. Toxicol. Environ. Health 67(1): 87-107. (962 citations)
Shvedova, A. A., E. Kisin, A. R. Murray, V. J. Johnson, O. Gorelik, S. Arepalli, A. F. Hubbs, R. R. Mercer, P. Keohavong, N. Sussman, J. Jin, J. Yin, S. Stone, B. T. Chen, G. Deye, A. Maynard, V. Castranova, P. A. Baron and V. E. Kagan (2008). "Inhalation vs. aspiration of single-walled carbon nanotubes in C57BL/6 mice: inflammation, fibrosis, oxidative stress, and mutagenesis." Am. J. Physiol.-Lung Cell. Mol. Physiol. 295: L552-L565.(685 citations)
Maynard, A. D. and E. D. Kuempel (2005). "Airborne nanostructured particles and occupational health." Journal Of Nanoparticle Research 7(6): 587-614. (669 citations)
Tsuji, J. S., A. D. Maynard, P. C. Howard, J. T. James, C. W. Lam, D. B. Warheit and A. B. Santamaria (2006). "Research strategies for safety evaluation of nanomaterials, part IV: Risk assessment of nanoparticles." Toxicological Sciences 89(1): 42-50. (572 citations)

TEN MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS (ACADEMIC JOURNALS)

Wang, J., A. Maynard, J. Lobo, K. Michael, S. Motsch and D. Strumsky (2022). "Knowledge Combination Analysis Reveals That Artificial Intelligence Research Is More Like “Normal Science” Than “Revolutionary Science”." Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research Submitted.
Kidd, J., P. Westerhoff and A. Maynard (2021). "Survey of industrial perceptions for the use of nanomaterials for in-home drinking water purification devices." NanoImpact 22: 100320.
Hadi, A. and Maynard, A. D. (2021) Design the Future Activities (DFA): A Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework in Engineering Design Education. Virtual Conference, ASEE Conferences.
Maynard, A. D. (2021). "How to Succeed as an Academic on YouTube." Frontiers in Communication 5(130).
Kidd, J., P. Westerhoff and A. Maynard (2020). "Public perceptions for the use of Nanomaterials for in-home drinking water purification devices." NanoImpact: 100220. DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2020.100220
Guseva Canu, I., K. Batsungnoen, A. Maynard and N. B. Hopf (2020). "State of knowledge on the occupational exposure to carbon nanotube." International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health 225: 113472.
Tournas, L., W. Johnson, A. Maynard and D. Bowman (2019). "Germline Doping for Heightened Performance in Sport." Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Journal 12(1): 1-24.
Maynard, A. D. and M. Scragg (2019). "The Ethical and Responsible Development and Application of Advanced Brain Machine Interfaces." J Med Internet Res 21(10): e16321.
Maynard, A. D. and J. Kidd (2018). "Are assumptions of consumer views impeding nano-based water treatment technologies?" Nature Nanotechnology 13(8): 673-674.
Finkel, A. M., et al. (2018). "A “solution-focused” comparative risk assessment of conventional and synthetic biology approaches to control mosquitoes carrying the dengue fever virus." Environment Systems and Decisions 38(2): 177-197.

TEN MOST RECENT BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

Maynard, A. and P. K. Hopke (2021). Introduction to Aerosol Dynamics. Handbook of Indoor Air Quality. Y. Zhang, P. K. Hopke and C. Mandin. Singapore, Springer Nature Singapore: 1-28.
Maynard, Andrew (2020) Future Rising: A Journey from the Past, to the Edge of Tomorrow. Mango Publishing.
Maynard, A. D. and E. Garbee (2019). Responsible innovation in a culture of entrepreneurship: a US perspective. International Handbook on Responsible Innovation. A Global Resource. R. von Schomberg and J. Hankins, Edward Elgar.
Maynard, Andrew (2018). Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies. Mango Publishing.
M. Bowman, D., N. D. May and A. D. Maynard (2018). Nanomaterials in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects. Analysis of Cosmetic Products (Second Edition). A. Salvador and A. Chisvert, Elsevier: pp 289-302.
Maynard, A. D. (2018). Exploring boundaries around the safe use of advanced materials: A prospective product-based case studies approach. Nanotechnology environmental health and safety. Risks, regulations and management. Third Edition. M. Hull and D. Bowman. Netherlands, Elsevier: 427-450.
Maynard, A. D. (2017). Rethinking Risk. In: Visions, Venures, Escape Velocities: A collection of Space Futures. Eds. E. Finn and J. Eschrich. ASU, Tempe.
Maynard, A. D. and J. Stilgoe, Eds. (2017). The Ethics of Nanotechnology, Geoengineering and Clean Technology. The Library of Essays on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies. London, Routlege.
Maynard, A. D. and J. Stilgoe (2017). The Ethics of Noumenal Technologies. In The Ethics of Nanotechnology, Geoengineering and Clean Technology. Eds. A. D. Maynard and J. Stilgoe. London, Routlege.
Maynard, A. D. (2016). Chapter 1. The Challenge of Nanomaterial Risk Assessment. in Assessing Nanoparticle Risks to Human Health. 2nd Edition. Ed. G. Ramachandran. William Andrew. pp 1-20.

TEN MOST RECENT ARTICLES/THOUGHT PIECES

Maynard (2022) “‘Jurassic World’ scientists still haven’t learned that just because you can doesn’t mean you should – real-world genetic engineers can learn from the cautionary tale” The Conversation https://theconversation.com/jurassic-world-scientists-still-havent-learned-that-just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should-real-world-genetic-engineers-can-learn-from-the-cautionary-tale-184369
Maynard (2022) “Scarlett Johansson’s Amazon Alexa Super Bowl Ad May Be Fun, But It Also Raises Serious Questions” Medium https://medium.com/edge-of-innovation/scarlett-johanssons-amazon-alexa-super-bowl-ad-may-be-fun-but-it-s-also-scary-cc11d2913707
Maynard (2021) “Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe for building a better future?” Global Futures | Futurecast Volume 1. https://issuu.com/asuoked/docs/asugflfuturecast_fall2021/s/14160187
Maynard (2021) “Why we should take Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot seriously” FastCompany https://www.fastcompany.com/90673676/elon-musk-tesla-bot
Maynard (2020) “10 ways we can build a better relationship with the future” World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/10-ways-we-can-build-a-better-relationship-with-the-future/
Johnson, Bowman, Tournas and Maynard (2019) “We Are Not Ready to Deal With Gene-Edited Athletes” Future Tense https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/crispr-prime-editing-gene-doping-athletes.html
Maynard (2019) “The Many Ways Elon Musk’s Neuralink Could Go Wrong” OneZero https://onezero.medium.com/how-to-build-a-better-brain-machine-interface-while-not-falling-at-the-first-hurdle-cc238836a2b7
Maynard (2019) “How to Ensure Our Digital Legacy Isn’t Lost to the Future” OneZero https://onezero.medium.com/how-to-ensure-our-digital-legacy-isnt-lost-to-the-future-f6a226bc6792
Maynard (2019) “Neuralink’s Technology Is Impressive. Is It Ethical?” OneZero https://onezero.medium.com/neuralinks-technology-is-impressive-is-it-ethical-812afb38b19e
Maynard (2019) “Ethics Boards Won’t Save Big Tech” OneZero https://onezero.medium.com/tech-companies-need-an-ethics-reset-4d936a27960e

Research Activity

Maynard, A. D. (2021). "How to Succeed as an Academic on YouTube." Frontiers in Communication 5(130).

Kidd, J., P. Westerhoff and A. Maynard (2021). "Survey of industrial perceptions for the use of nanomaterials for in-home drinking water purification devices." NanoImpact 22: 100320.

Maynard, A. D. (2020). "An introduction to aerosol dynamics." Retrieved July 20, 2020, from https://therealandrewmaynard.com/2020/04/02/an-introduction-to-aerosol-….

Maynard, A. D. (2020). "How long do aerosols stay airborne?" Retrieved July 20, 2020, from https://therealandrewmaynard.com/2020/07/17/how-long-do-aerosols-stay-a….

Kidd, J., P. Westerhoff and A. Maynard (2020). "Public perceptions for the use of Nanomaterials for in-home drinking water purification devices." NanoImpact: 100220.

Guseva Canu, I., K. Batsungnoen, A. Maynard and N. B. Hopf (2020). "State of knowledge on the occupational exposure to carbon nanotube." International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health 225: 113472.

Green, H. (2020). The use of YouTube by scientists. A. Maynard, Personal Communication.

Tournas, L., W. Johnson, A. Maynard and D. Bowman (2019). "Germline Doping for Heightened Performance in Sport." Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Journal 12(1): 1-24.

Maynard, A. D. and M. Scragg (2019). "The Ethical and Responsible Development and Application of Advanced Brain Machine Interfaces." J Med Internet Res 21(10): e16321.

Maynard, A. D. and E. Garbee (2019). Responsible innovation in a culture of entrepreneurship: a US perspective. International Handbook on Responsible Innovation. A Global Resource. R. von Schomberg and J. Hankins, Edward Elgar.

Maynard, A. D. and E. Garbee (2019). Responsibe innovation in a culture of entrepreneurship: A US perspective. International Handbook on Responsible Innovation: A Global Resource. R. Von Schomberg and J. Hankins. Cheltenham, UK, Edward Elgar: 488-502.

Maynard, A. D. and J. Kidd (2018). "Are assumptions of consumer views impeding nano-based water treatment technologies?" Nature Nanotechnology 13(8): 673-674.

Maynard, A. D. (2018). Exploring boundaries around the safe use of advanced materials: A prospective product-based case studies approach. . Nanotechnology environmental health and safety. Risks, regulations and management. Third Edition. M. Hull and D. Bowman. Netherlands, Elsevier: 427-450.

Maynard, A. D. (2018). "Thinking Differently about Risk." Astrobiology 18(2).

Maynard, A. (2018, September 16 2019). "It’s time for tech startups and their funders to take “orphan risks” seriously." from https://medium.com/edge-of-innovation/its-time-for-tech-startups-and-th….

M. Bowman, D., N. D. May and A. D. Maynard (2018). Nanomaterials in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects. Analysis of Cosmetic Products (Second Edition). A. Salvador and A. Chisvert, Elsevier: pp 289-302.

Finkel, A. M., B. D. Trump, D. Bowman and A. Maynard (2018). "A “solution-focused” comparative risk assessment of conventional and synthetic biology approaches to control mosquitoes carrying the dengue fever virus." Environment Systems and Decisions 38(2): 177-197.

Courses

2025 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 394	Special Topics

2024 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 493	Honors Thesis
FIS 499	Individualized Instruction
FIS 338	Moviegoer's Guide to Future
FIS 394	Special Topics

2024 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 394	Special Topics

2023 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 492	Honors Directed Study
FIS 493	Honors Thesis
FIS 499	Individualized Instruction
FIS 338	Moviegoer's Guide to Future
FIS 394	Special Topics
FIS 394	Special Topics
FIS 394	Special Topics

2023 Summer

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 394	Special Topics
FIS 394	Special Topics

2023 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
HSD 593	Applied Project

2022 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
HSD 598	Special Topics
FIS 494	Special Topics
FIS 494	Special Topics
HSD 598	Special Topics
FIS 494	Special Topics
FIS 494	Special Topics
HSD 598	Special Topics
HSD 598	Special Topics
FIS 338	Moviegoer's Guide to Future

2022 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 338	Moviegoer's Guide to Future

2021 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 394	Special Topics
FIS 394	Special Topics

2021 Summer

Course Number	Course Title
FIS 394	Special Topics
FIS 394	Special Topics

2021 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
HSD 502	Adv Science &Technology Policy
FIS 394	Special Topics

2020 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
HSD 591	Seminar

2020 Summer

Course Number	Course Title
HSD 595	Continuing Registration
HSD 595	Continuing Registration
HSD 584	Internship
HSD 593	Applied Project
HSD 593	Applied Project
HSD 584	Internship

2020 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
HSD 584	Internship
HSD 595	Continuing Registration
HSD 593	Applied Project
HSD 502	Adv Science &Technology Policy
FIS 394	Special Topics

Work History

Arizona State University (8/3/15 - Present)
Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society 8/3/15 - Present
Director, Risk Innovation Lab 8/3/15 - Present

University of Michigan (4/1/10 – 7/30/15)
Professor, Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health 9/1/10 – 7/30/15
Director, University of Michigan Risk Science Center 4/1/10 – 7/30/15
Chair, Department of Environmental Health Sciences 6/1/12 – 11/30/14
NSF International Chair of Environmental Health Sciences 1/1/13 – 11/30/14
Charles and Rita Gelman Professor of Risk Science 9/1/10 - 12/31/12

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (8/15/05 – 3/31/10)
Chief Science Advisor, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
Science Advisor, Synthetic Biology Project

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (1/18/00 – 7/8/05)
Team Leader – Aerosols Research Team (GS15) 1/1/04 – 7/8/05
Senior Service Fellow (GS14). (2000 – 2004) 1/18/00 – 1/1/04

Health and Safety Executive, U.K. (9/21/92 – 1/17/00)
Head, Exposure Control Section, Health and Safety Laboratory 9/1/98 – 1/17/00
Senior Scientific Officer (1994 – 1998) 9/1/94 – 9/1/98
Higher Scientific Officer (1992 – 1994) 9/21/92 – 9/1/94

Severn Trent Water Ltd., U.K. (1/10/87 – 1/10/89)
Management Trainee.

Service

TESTIMONY

President’s Council on Science and Technology (PCAST)
Invited briefing on nanotechnology. November 1 2011.

Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Public Health
Informational hearing on nanotechnology, potential impacts and regulation. October 2009

National Organics Standards Board Materials Committee
Comments on Proposed Recommendations for Nanotechnology in Organic Production and Processing May 2009.

U.K. House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology.
Written evidence to the Inquiry into the use of nanotechnology in the food sector. March 2009.

Food and Drug Administration.
Public meeting on FDA-regulated products that may contain nanoscale materials. September 8 2008.

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology.
Hearing on The National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008. Invited testimony. April 16 2008.

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Hearing on Research on Environmental and Safety Impacts of Nanotechnology: Current Status of Planning and Implementation under the National nanotechnology Initiative. Invited testimony. October 31 2007.

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science.
Hearing on Research on Environmental and Safety Impacts of Nanotechnology: What Are the Federal Agencies Doing? Invited testimony. September 21 2006.

President’s Council on Science and Technology (PCAST)
Public Meeting on Nanotechnology. Invited briefing. June 25 2007.

President’s Council on Bioethics.
Invited briefing on nanotechnology. June 29 2007.

Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology Subcommittee, National Science and Technology Council, Committee on Technology;
Research Needs and Priorities Related to the Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanoscale Materials: Public Meeting. Submitted testimony. January 4 2007.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Consideration of FDA-Regulated Products That May Contain Nanoscale Materials; Public Meeting. Submitted testimony. September 9 2008.

European Food Safety Authority
Written comments on nanomaterials and nanotechnology and food and feeds. March 2008.

Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus.
General Briefing on Nanotechnology. Chair. March 3 2007.

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, 2017 - Present
Member of the President’s Research Council

American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2015-Present
AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science Selection Committee

International Life Science Institute North America, 2012-Present
ILSI North America Board of Trustees

World Economic Forum, 2008-Present
Council on the Future of Technology, Values and Policy (2016 – present) Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies. (2008 – 2014)
Chair of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies. (2010 – 2011)
Co-chair, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Nanotechnology (2014 – 2016).
Metacouncil on Emerging Technologies (2014 – 2016)
Advisory Committee, World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers (2012 – Present)

Nature Nanotechnology Advisory Panel, 2017 - Present
Advisory group to the editor on developing content on the relationship between technology and society

United Nations Expert Group on Exponential Technological Change, 2016-2017
New group addressing exponential technological change, automation, and policy implications for sustainable development

National Academy of Sciences Committees, 2008 - 2017
National Academy of Sciences Planning Committee on New Technologies and Engagement Approaches to Enhance Research on the Communication about Individual Environmental Health Data. (2016)
National Academy of Sciences Committee on the Science of Science Communication (2015 – 2016)
National Academy of Sciences Committee to develop a research strategy for environmental, health, and safety aspects of engineered nanomaterials (2010 – 2013) National Academy of Sciences review panel for the National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategy for Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety Research (2008)

RELATE, 2015 - Present
Faculty Advisor

Center for Policy on Emerging Technologies, 2012 - 2017
Senior Fellow

Dow Distinguished Faculty Fellows, 2013 - 2015
Member, University of Michigan Dow Distinguished Faculty Fellows

Center for Nanotechnology in Society, ASU, 2012 - 2015
Member, Board of Visitors

Graham Sustainability Institute, University of Michigan, 2012 - 2015
Member, Executive Committee

Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, 2009 - 2016
Chair, External Advisory Board

Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, 2009 - 2015
Advisory board member

Environmental Protection Agency, 2008
Chair, External Peer Review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Draft Nanomaterial Research Strategy

Council of Canadian Academies, 2007
Expert Panel on Nanotechnology Assessment

President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, 2010 - 2012
Member of the Nanotechnology Working Group

President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, 2006 - 2009
Member of the Nanotechnology Technical Advisory Group

Chemical & Engineering News, 2008 - 2011
Advisory Board member

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 2005 - 2007
Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials. Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies representative.

International Council On Nanotechnology (ICON), 2004 - 2011
Executive Committee member

Expertise Areas

Communication

Emerging Technologies

Food Safety and Response

Health and Risk Perception

Human Dimensions of Science and Technology

Materials Science

Nanoscience

Public and Community Health

Science Communication and Broadcasting

Science Fiction

Science Policy

Technology and Society