VINSE General News

The Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) is now a proud member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program. Since its founding in 2008, TRINA has been at the forefront of exploring next-generation core technologies through fundamental research, driving breakthroughs for a sustainable mobility society. TRINA is dedicated to advancing… Read More

We are proud to announce that Vanderbilt University has been awarded $965,000 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the acquisition of a 50 kV, high-throughput electron beam lithography (e-beam) tool. This grant, part of the NSF’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program, represents a significant step forward for research,… 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

We are excited to announce that Dr. Justus Ndukaife has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This well-deserved recognition highlights Justus’ outstanding contributions to both research and teaching, as well as his dedication to advancing the field of electrical and… Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an awardee of the Sprint for Women’s Health, an initiative to address critical unmet challenges in women’s health, champion transformative innovations and tackle health conditions that… 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

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 VINSE NanoDay! Poster Competition! The 24th annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum Welcomed over 250 registered participants, representing 24 departments at Vanderbilt and partner institutions and 14 of industry collaborators.  A total of 66 posters were presented, highlighting the wide range… Read More

Can you measure electricity generated by just shining light on a solar cell? On Wednesday, December 4th, VINSE welcomed 15 students from Community High School to our Cleanroom Solar Cell Lab. Inside the VINSE cleanroom, home of the cleanest… Read More

Download a copy of your VINSE 2025 Calendar. Members of the VINSE community can request a complimentary printed copy of the calendar by clicking here (deadline 12.11.24). Here’s a quick trip down memory lane for VINSE in 2024. Established Vanderbilt’s first Industry Affiliates Program with 11… Read More

Kissamy Georges, Bioengineering major at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, is already making waves in the world of research. In summer 2024, she participated in a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) program at Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE). For her VINSE research experience, she worked… Read More