VINSE Outreach

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nine Clarkrange High School Students Join Forensics Lab Nov. 8th

    On Friday, November 8th, VINSE welcomed 9 students from Clarkrange High School to our Forensics Lab. It seems like there was nothing eye-catching at the “crime scene,” but what were the hidden clues? During the forensics lab program, the students solved a whodunnit-themed activity using several types of spectroscopies including… Read More

    Nov. 8, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Fourteen Central Magnet School Students Join Forensics Lab October 25th

    On Friday, October 25th, VINSE welcomed 14 students from Central Magnet School to our Forensics Lab. Their task was to gather evidence of the “murderer” using the different tools in the lab before the day’s end! Using several types of spectroscopies including Raman, FTIR, absorption and photoluminescence, clues were revealed. Read More

    Oct. 29, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    VINSE reveals new NanoGuides logo

    Last fall, VINSE invited our community to participate in the NanoGuides Logo Design Competition, challenging you to craft a logo that captures the essence of our student volunteers. We are thrilled to congratulate Vikash Khokhar for his winning design!  In addition to having his design featured on NanoGuides… Read More

    Sep. 6, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nine students from Clay County High School Join Forensics Lab On April 23

    On Tuesday, April 23, VINSE welcomed nine students from Clay County High School to our Forensics Lab. Their job was to find proof of “murderer” using the various tools in the lab before the end of the day! Our NanoGuides provided an introduction to the optical properties of natural and… Read More

    Apr. 23, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Sixteen students from White House Heritage High School Join Forensics Lab On April 11

    It seems like nothing eye-catching at the “crime scene”, but what are the hidden clues that you should not miss out? On Thursday, April 11, VINSE welcomed 16 students from White House Heritage High School to our Forensics Lab. During the forensics lab program, the students solved a whodunnit-themed activity using several types… Read More

    Apr. 12, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Thirteen Students from White County High School Join Cleanroom Solar Cell Lab Today

    How does a solar cell work and how can you make one? On Wednesday, April 3, VINSE welcomed 13 students from White County High School to our Cleanroom Solar Cell Lab. They went inside the VINSE cleanroom, home of the cleanest air in middle Tennessee, and found out with… Read More

    Apr. 3, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    16 Students From Springfield High School Join Forensics Lab Today

    Imagine you are a detective investigating on a murder scene, where do you start? On Thursday, March 28, VINSE welcomed 16 students from Springfield High School to our Forensics Lab. During the forensics lab program, the students solved a whodunnit-themed activity using several types of spectroscopies including Raman, FTIR,… Read More

    Mar. 28, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    8 Students From Waverly High School Join Cleanroom Microfluidics Lab Today

    How differences in designs can alter the behavior of the fluid? On Wednesday March 27, VINSE welcomed 8 students from Waverly High School to our Cleanroom Microfluidics Lab. They went inside the VINSE cleanroom, home of the cleanest air in middle Tennessee, and found out with hands-on activities! The… Read More

    Mar. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    92 High School Students Join Blackberry Solar Cell Lab During Spring Break

    Students from Harpeth High School While the Vanderbilt campus is ramping down during spring break, VINSE outreach program is buzzing with energy! On March 11, VINSE welcomed 20 students from Harpeth High School to our Blackberry Solar Cell Lab. They made solar cells out of blackberry juice and measured the… Read More

    Mar. 11, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Field Trip of Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy from Texas

      On Friday, March 1 VINSE hosted students from Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy from Mansfield Texas to learn about nanoscience and nanotechnology during a day visit. Outreach experiences are tailored to fit into a variety of science courses. For the graphene work and the gowning session, student made their… Read More

    Mar. 6, 2024