With the tremendous impact of the world of "nano" already in flux and with much more to occur in the present decade, it is imperative that a holistic approach be taken to tackle this disruptive space–in understanding not only the science and engineering of a given technology, but assessing the economic viability of such a technology, and judging the ethical, legal, and social implications of it as well.

Lastly, with the incredible development of data science techniques over the past decade, it is time to take full advantage of them in the space of accelerated discovery.

• SUNY Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the SUNY system, where faculty leaders can collaborate across diverse fields in a collegial environment.
   
• The college’s unique location as an urban institution in Buffalo, NY, with a rich and diverse student body, and at the nexus of medical, technological, financial, policy, and data science corridors.

CISNN is fully committed to advancing a diverse and equitable research community, which is key to providing the scientific and technical expertise for U.S. scientific leadership.

A core intent of the CISNN is to recruit underserved and minority students, enabling them to take advantage of a multi-dimensional research platform (including computational studies, data analytics, and hands-on research experience) and external partners (from academic, industry, and national labs).

As an outcome, the center will increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the city of Buffalo, New York state, and the nation’s portfolio of critical research areas.