Contact:
Marlene Bourne, President & Principal Analyst
Phone: 480-695-0521
Email: memsgrl@gmail.com
A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology
Wins
2008 Arizona Book Award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 13, 2008 – A
Consumer’s
Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology, written by Marlene
Bourne and published by Scottsdale-based Bourne Research
LLC, is an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious
2008 Arizona Book Award in the Science/Environment category.
The Arizona Book Publishing Association presents their
awards for outstanding content and overall design. To qualify,
the publisher or author must be from Arizona, or the book
set in the state; finalists and winners included books
from renowned publishing organizations such as Arizona
Highways, the Poisoned Pen Press, and the University of
Arizona Press.
“Ms. Bourne does a phenomenal job of making this
aspect of science approachable,” writes the Journal
of Virginia Science Education. “Along with its conversational
format, the images and examples make the information accessible
and downright fascinating.”
A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology
provides tech enthusiasts and the general public with a
comprehensive, easy-to-understand look at MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical
systems) and nanotechnology, and the difference they’re
making in everyday products. Divided into two parts, the
first half of the book examines dozens of MEMS devices
and nanomaterials—focusing on how they work, what
makes them unique and why they’re useful. The second
half of the book discusses their role in hundreds of real-life
applications.
A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology
(ISBN: 9780979550546; Price: $39.95) is available online
at Amazon.com; signed copies of the book can be purchased
on the Bourne Research website. Bulk discounts are available; contact
Bourne Research at 480-695-0521 for more information.
About Bourne Research
Bourne Research LLC is a trusted source
of business and market intelligence for global leaders seeking
strategic information on emerging technology trends and their
business impact. Its founder, Marlene Bourne, is a highly
respected industry analyst with nearly 15 years of experience
following the development of emerging technologies, and is
internationally recognized as one of the leading experts
on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and its convergence
with nanotechnology. For more information, please click
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