VINSE NanoGuides

  • 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 at the TN Maker Fest

    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

    Sep. 30, 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

    Welcome the inaugural group of VINSE NanoGuides

    Meet our inaugural group of VINSE NanoGuides! These students will lead many of VINSE’s STEM outreach activities, including the VINSE high school field trip program, which offers hands-on learning designed to inspire K-12 kids to pursue careers in engineering and science. Theodore Anyika, Electrical and Computer Engineering… Read More

    Oct. 30, 2023