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VINSE is accepting applications to the 10-week summer internship program
Looking for a unique summer opportunity? Apply for the VINSE Summer Tech Crew What is the VINSE Summer Tech Crew? 10 week summer internship experience in the VINSE cleanroom Interns (known as Tech Crew) support process development for VINSE researchers What’s in it for me? Extensive hands on laboratory experience Develop skills… Read MoreFeb. 1, 2019
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VINSE wins 1st place in MRS SciVid Competition
Congratulations to VINSE graduate student Stephanie Castillo and VINSE’s very own Dr. Alice Leach – this duo won 1st place in the Materials Research Society Science in Video Competition. “Little Silcon is a Big Deal” Full press release… Read MoreJan. 30, 2019
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Sarah Ross receives Distinguished Service Award
Sarah Ross was awarded the VINSE Distinguished Service award at the VINSE fall faculty celebration. Sarah was recognized for her dedication and exemplary performance which have significantly advanced the missions of VINSE. Read MoreNov. 12, 2018
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VINSE Deputy Director Sharon Weiss featured on News Channel 5
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Running computers on tiny beams of light? It may sound very Sci-Fi, but that’s exactly what researchers at Vanderbilt University are trying to do. <- Read more and Watch Video -> … Read MoreSep. 7, 2018
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Weiss featured in Opli and Research News @ Vanderbilt
Bowtie-funnel combo best for conducting light; team found answer in undergrad physics equation Running computers on virtually invisible beams of light rather than microelectronics would make them faster, lighter and more energy efficient. A version of that technology already exists in fiber optic cables, but they’re much too… Read MoreSep. 6, 2018
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2018 NanoDay! Poster Competition
$500 1st place (1 award) $250 2nd place (2 awards) $100 3rd place (3 awards) The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Science are pleased to co-host the 18th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum. This forum brings together Vanderbilt scientists and… Read MoreSep. 5, 2018
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19th Annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum NanoDay! 10/3/18 – Keynote Speaker Yi Cui
19th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum Wednesday, October 3, 2018 A yearly forum for faculty, postdocs, and students engaged in nanoscience and nanotechnology research. STUDENT LIFE, BOARD OF TRUST 1:00 – 1:15 Welcome Sandra Rosenthal, Director of VINSE 1:15 – 1:30 Optical Metasurfaces for… Read MoreSep. 5, 2018
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Rebuilding concrete – Sanchez to help lead $6.7 million Hong Kong research project
The Hong Kong Research Grants Council, which is equivalent to the U.S. National Science Foundation, has awarded a $6.7 million, five-year grant to a multi-university team of experts in materials science, chemistry, civil engineering, material deterioration, complex modeling, and other specialties. Florence Sanchez, associate professor of civil and environmental… Read MoreAug. 15, 2018
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SIGN-UP for VINSE High School Field Trip Program for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is pleased to be able to invite groups of high school students, group size 20 or smaller, to visit our facilities, perform an experiment, utilize our electron microscope, tour our cleanroom, and learn about nanotechnology and energy during a day visit. Read MoreAug. 1, 2018
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VINSE/VSVS Rural Teacher Training Workshops
VINSE in partnership with Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science (VSVS) will offer a series of one-day workshops for all participating VSVS/VINSE rural teachers. More than 50 teachers from Bedford, Giles, Macon, Robertson and Rutherford counties are participating in the outreach program during the 2018-2019 academic year. Click here for more information… Read MoreJul. 20, 2018