One of the INSPIRE objectives is the progression and promotion of Ireland as a lead contributor to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology on an International scale.

To do this INSPIRE is looking at both near and long-term achievements and building the interest in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the ground up.

INSPIRE’s outreach plans will incorporate:

• General Audience – helping to develop the public understanding of science and it’s benefits social and economical
• Young Children - helping to develop an interest in science from a young age, through fun activities and interaction in the classroom
• Teenagers – helping to identify the benefits of taking a career in Science
• College Students – encouraging them to progress their career through the uptaking of PhD positions
• Scientific and Industrial Audience – helping to identify Ireland as a home for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

INSPIRE outreach activities will include and support:

• Public talks
• Contributions to Public Audience Events (Talks, Information stands, etc)
• Competitions
• Primary & Secondary School Initiatives
• Publication of Research Results in High Impact Journals

Upcoming Events:

Event Logo	Location/ Institute	Detail	Running Dates	Weblink
	National Events	Science Week is Ireland's biggest annual promotion of science to the general public.	8 – 15th November 2009	www.scienceweek.ie
	National Events	Nanoweek is a week-long programme of National events to promote the world class nanoscience activity in Ireland and its contribution to Ireland's Knowledge Economy.	30th November - 4th December 2009	http://www.inspirenano.com/News/Upcoming-Events.aspx