NANOTEC signed 3 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 3 NANO Plus (TTN network center) to collaborate in promoting public awareness of nanotechnology in schools. The 3 NANO Plus (TTN network center) are based in the north (Rajamongkol Lanna University of Technology, Chiangrai), northeast (Udon thani Rajabhat University), and central region (Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi) of Thailand. The signing ceremony took place at NANOTEC on May 29, 2013

“The collaboration we are undertaking today coincide with the National Nanotechnology Framework which was recently passed by the government which included the need to promote public understanding and awareness of nanotechnology development” said Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive Director of NANOTEC. “We are very fortunate to be able to work with our 3 partners to leap frog the process of building public awaress of nanotechnology via the teacher trainer approach. We see this as the most effective multiplying tool for the task”.

It is expected that later in the year 2 additional NANO Plus (TTN network center) will be added to the group both of whihc will represent the southern region. A total of 5 NANO Plus centers are expected to be in-action by end of 2013.