This section is under development for students interested in possible science fair or thesis research projects; newswriters planning an article on nano-related developments in science, technology, or the regional economy; legislative staff researching an issue involving the nanoworlds of Missouri; industry researchers pondering characterization data in the literature, or effective use of analytical-services dollars directed toward manufacturing quality-assurance or new-product development; and university researchers interested in cutting-edge detective work on experimental materials either found in nature or prepared in the lab.
Initially, questions and comments on characterization, synthesis, modeling, and nano-education can be forwarded electronically to...
...with the acronym "mona" in the subject line, from whence they will be forwarded to regional experts in the appropriate area. Look for more (hopefully free) real-time modes of access in the days ahead, along with contact information for experts in a given topic area, and lists of frequently (and/or previously) asked questions with answers.
Also, on the subject of nano-characterization you might consider the Microscope Society of America's Ask A Microscopist webpage.