Georgia Tech today formally opened its 190,000 square foot Marcus Nanotechnology Building.

"The invaluable research and activities taking place at our Nanotechnology Research Center (NRC) will affect the lives of every individual, from health care advances to green energy development and personal technology," says Georgia Tech president Dr. G.P. 'Bud' Peterson. "Georgia Tech and Atlanta are now sufficiently equipped to be the nanotechnology hub of the southeast and the U.S."

Philanthropist Bernie Marcus, who donated $15 million of the building's $90 million construction costs, says, "There isn't anything that nanotechnology will not touch or influence in the future. It will enhance medicine, high-technology and consumer products. I hope that nanotechnology will do for Georgia Tech, Atlanta and the region what the chip did for Silicon Valley."

The press release is here.