ShaChelle Devlin Manning
Encyclopedia
ShaChelle Devlin Manning is an American
change agent for nanotechnology
, attempting to pave the way for nanotechnology's commercialization at the university, company, state, federal, and international level.
Manning graduated from Loras College
in Dubuque, Iowa
with a BA
in English and Communications. She also has an MBA from the University of Dallas
. After graduating from Loras, she lived in Japan
for two years where she served in various educational and government goodwill functions.
From 1995 to 1998 she served in leadership positions at Dallas Public Schools, where she introduced and launched new technologies for over 17,000 teachers and 120,000 students.
From 1998 to 2002, she served as a Vice President for Winstar Communications
, where she spearheaded the introduction of new innovative wireless and internet technologies through partnerships of industry, education institutions, and government. Two of her projects were launched at the White House
, and a third by senate members.
Corporation, a leading nanotechnology company where she secured and led several key R&D industry and government programs (DARPA, NIST, NASA
, and DoE
) including efforts in nanomaterials, micro, and nanoassembly. Manning also led government efforts including congressional briefings, nanotechnology policy efforts including support for PCAST, the Nanotechnology Bill, and the State of Texas ETF.
Starting in 2005, she joined the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas as Director of Advanced Technology Alliances, which is a consultant position. There she led the development of the Texas nanotechnology strategic plan, including a $30 Million fund to attract top talent researchers in nanotechnology, as well as aspects of the Emerging Technology Fund. Between her work with federal agencies, congressional alliances, and Texas’ $200 Million Emerging Technology Fund, Manning has assisted in securing an additional $100+ Million in nanotechnology research and commercialization investments for Texas and worked to promote international development of nanotechnology through International Conferences such as NanoBiz Meet 2007 – Held in Singapore
in June 2007 where she was a Chairperson.
In 2007 Manning joined Authentix, a leading nanotechnology company in Texas where she drives business development activities.
an aerospace company specializing in space exploration, and Child Find of America, an advisor with Laurus Partners, and co-founder of The Virtual Wall, one of several online sites honoring soldiers who fought in Vietnam.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
change agent for nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally, nanotechnology deals with developing materials, devices, or other structures possessing at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometres...
, attempting to pave the way for nanotechnology's commercialization at the university, company, state, federal, and international level.
Manning graduated from Loras College
Loras College
Loras College is a four-year Catholic college located in Dubuque, Iowa, with a general attendance of approximately 1,700 students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs...
in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2010 its population was 57,637, making it the ninth-largest city in the state and the county's population was 93,653....
with a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in English and Communications. She also has an MBA from the University of Dallas
University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is a private, independent Catholic regional university located in Irving, Texas, established in 1956, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. According to U.S...
. After graduating from Loras, she lived in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
for two years where she served in various educational and government goodwill functions.
From 1995 to 1998 she served in leadership positions at Dallas Public Schools, where she introduced and launched new technologies for over 17,000 teachers and 120,000 students.
From 1998 to 2002, she served as a Vice President for Winstar Communications
Winstar Communications
Winstar Communications is a former American telecommunications company that provided broadband services to business customers. Winstar owned and operated a broadband network in 60 major markets in the United States, including each of the top 30 U.S...
, where she spearheaded the introduction of new innovative wireless and internet technologies through partnerships of industry, education institutions, and government. Two of her projects were launched at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
, and a third by senate members.
Nanotechnology
Manning’s first incursion into nanotechnology started in 2002 when she became Director of Alliances at ZyvexZyvex
Zyvex was the first molecular nanotechnology company, founded by James R. Von Ehr II in 1997.In April 2007, the corporation split into four components: Zyvex Technologies, Zyvex Instruments , Zyvex Labs, and Zyvex Asia....
Corporation, a leading nanotechnology company where she secured and led several key R&D industry and government programs (DARPA, NIST, NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
, and DoE
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
) including efforts in nanomaterials, micro, and nanoassembly. Manning also led government efforts including congressional briefings, nanotechnology policy efforts including support for PCAST, the Nanotechnology Bill, and the State of Texas ETF.
Starting in 2005, she joined the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas as Director of Advanced Technology Alliances, which is a consultant position. There she led the development of the Texas nanotechnology strategic plan, including a $30 Million fund to attract top talent researchers in nanotechnology, as well as aspects of the Emerging Technology Fund. Between her work with federal agencies, congressional alliances, and Texas’ $200 Million Emerging Technology Fund, Manning has assisted in securing an additional $100+ Million in nanotechnology research and commercialization investments for Texas and worked to promote international development of nanotechnology through International Conferences such as NanoBiz Meet 2007 – Held in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
in June 2007 where she was a Chairperson.
In 2007 Manning joined Authentix, a leading nanotechnology company in Texas where she drives business development activities.
Positions
She is Managing director of Nanoholdings LLC, on the Board of Directors of SPACEHABSPACEHAB
Astrotech Corporation , formerly Spacehab Inc., is an aerospace company headquartered in Austin, Texas which provides commercial space products and services to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, international space agencies, and global commercial customers...
an aerospace company specializing in space exploration, and Child Find of America, an advisor with Laurus Partners, and co-founder of The Virtual Wall, one of several online sites honoring soldiers who fought in Vietnam.