Abstract

FOLADORI, Guillermo; ZAYAGO, Édgar; APPELBAUM, Richard  and  PARKER, Rachel. Mexico-U.S. Scientific Collaboration in Nanotechnology. Frontera norte [online]. 2012, vol.24, n.48, pp.145-164. ISSN 2594-0260.

This work is based upon an exploratory analysis of scientific bilateral agreements on nanotechnology (NT) that exist between Mexico and the United States. The analysis was done through the identification of the main NT research centers in Mexico and the available information they have made public via institutional websites. A second survey was performed to identify key funding institutions. The general conclusion is that there are few opportunities for bilateral collaboration between the countries in the broad NT area. This contrasts with the European Union-Mexico scientific collaboration policy. It seems reasonable to conclude that Mexican NT will likely see its traditional US partnerships decline, relative to those with European countries.

Keywords : nanotechnology; science and technology policies; science collaboration; research and development; Mexico-United States of America.

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