The Global Technology Revolution
Acronyms

AFM	Atomic-Force Microscope
BIO	Biotechnology Industry Organization
CAD	Computer-Aided Design
DoD	Department of Defense
DOE	Department of Energy
DRAMs	Dynamic Random Access Memories
FDA	Food and Drug Administration
GM	Genetically Modified
GMO	Genetically Modified Organisms
HIV	Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ITRS	International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors
IWGN	Interagency Working Group on NanoScience
MEMS	Microelectromechanical Systems
mpg	miles per gallon
NDRI	National Defense Research Institute
NIC	National Intelligence Council
NSTC	National Science and Technology Council
PCR	Polymerase Chain Reaction
PZT	Lead Zirconate Titanate
R&D	Research and Development
S&T	Science and Technology
SPM	Scanning Probe Microscope

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