Cyrus Shafai, electrical and computer engineering.  Big Changes from Little Things showcased the wide range of futuristic products recently made possible by nanotechnology, including shirts that don’t get wet, self-cleaning windows, and odour-resistant sports wear. Shafai also described the many advances nanotechnology is expected to bring in the coming decades, including new medical implants, tiny surgical instruments, and carbon nano-tube technology that could be used to build an elevator to space.