Events

VINSE Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Short Course is scheduled for June 12-13. This hands-on course is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of AFM theory while providing practical insights and operational tips on a variety of AFM techniques. Attendance is open to everyone and is not limited to Vanderbilt personnel or VINSE… Read More

Registration is now open for the VINSE Electron Microscopy short course, taking place June 9-10. This course offers the opportunity to advance knowledge and skill with characterizing material and biological specimens at the nanoscale. Participation is open to all, not just Vanderbilt personnel or VINSE users. However, space is limited,… Read More

Join VINSE Director, Sharon Weiss to discuss new initiatives, pilot funding, tech crew, and other ways VINSE can help support your research. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 9:30-10:30 AM 226 ESB, VINSE Conference Room… Read More

On October 9, the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) celebrated National Nanotechnology Day, showcasing the remarkable innovations at the nanometer scale (10^-9 meters). The event included guided window tours of VINSE’s cutting-edge cleanroom, showcasing the pioneering research conducted at the institute.   Attendees were treated to Ben… Read More

The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is thrilled to announce its annual celebration of National Nanotechnology Day on October 9. Held in recognition of the significance of the nanometer scale—10-9 meters—National Nanotechnology Day serves as a reminder of the innovative advances made in this field. VINSE will… Read More

On October 1, 2024, the VINSE Fall Faculty Celebration took place to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community. This annual event not only highlighted individual accomplishments but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. WELCOME TO VINSE Daniel Gonzales | Janell Lees… Read More

To share our love of making tiny things for science, VINSE participated in this year’s TN Maker Fest.  VINSE NanoGuides showcase nanoscale using familiar items in three engaging interactive demonstrations. Pencils to Prizes – attendees made their own single-atom-thick materials like a Nobel Prize winner with tape and pencil… Read More

The 24th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum will be held on November 22, 2024.  This forum brings together Vanderbilt scientists and engineers working in nanoscience and nanotechnology for presentations and discussions.  The broader VINSE research program is… Read More

Submit an original design representing NanoDay! and VINSE. The winning design will receive a $300 cash prize. The design must be exclusively your own and cannot include logos and trademark images You can use any t-shirt color in your design JPEG format (at least 300 dpi) No limits to… Read More

Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium   Dr. Hangbo Zhao Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering University of Southern California Stretchable Sensors for Soft Tissues and Robots 03.19.25  |  4:10PM | 134 Featheringill Hall Bio. Dr. Hangbo Zhao is an assistant professor in the… Read More