Linda Lee Bower
Director of Research
MegaTech Resources

Educational path
BA and MA degrees in Economics

Special training for nanotechnology
I did a lot of work in telecommunications planning for developing countries. And more recently, developing for countries that are following the industrialized countries in privatizing telecommunication sectors. I also spent a year in Venezuela advising their telecommunications regulatory agency.

Tips/Advice to jumpstart a career in nanotechnology
It takes a lot of study. These days engineering and science are good fields to get into.

Why did you choose the field of nanotechnology?
My thing is emerging technologies. I’ve done a lot of research analysis and forecasting. I've marked forecasting reports that identify opportunities in technology and forecast the potential. I've done this in a lot of telecommunication sectors. I then got into tele-medicine and biotechnology and I've been on the leading edge of forecasting new technologies. Nanotechnology is the newest thing right now and I want to be in on the ground floor.

How did you first get into nanotechnology?
It was a transition from other technologies. A year or so ago I became aware of MANCEF, which is a micro and nanotechnologies commercialization education foundation. They had a conference here in Dallas and I became involved in that organization and attended their conference in Germany this past August (2005). I also attend meetings once a month with MTBC (Metroplex Technology Business Council). They are an organization seeking to develop the Dallas Fort Worth Area as an important technology center.

What is it like to work in nanotechnology?
Exciting!