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VINSE Colloquium Series: Student Selected Keynote Address “Precise Chemical, Physical, and Electronic Nanoscale Contacts” Dr. Paul Weiss, UCLA 04/20/16
Dec. 14, 2015—April 20, 2016. Paul Weiss UC Presidential Chair Distinguished Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & Engineering University of California, Los Angeles Director, California NanoSystems Institute “Precise Chemical, Physical, and Electronic Nanoscale Contacts” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract: The chemical, physical, and electronic connections that materials...
VINSE Colloqium Series: “Nanowire and Nanomembrane Electronics: Performance and Scalability” Dr. Xiuling Li; University of Illinois 3/16/16
Dec. 14, 2015—March 16, 2016. Xiuling Li Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory University of Illinois, Urbana “Nanowire and Nanomembrane Electronics: Performance and Scalability” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract: This talk will focus on several platform nanotechnologies developed at Illinois. First, I will introduce a method to realize...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “Fluorescent Quantum Dots for Single-Molecule Imaging of Living Cells and Tissues” Dr. Andrew Smith; University of Illinois 1/13/16
Dec. 13, 2015—January 13, 2016. Andrew Smith Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign “Fluorescent Quantum Dots for Single-Molecule Imaging of Living Cells and Tissues” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract: Quantum dots are light-emitting nanocrystals with unique optical and electronic properties that allow long-term multicolor imaging of cells and tissues...
16th Annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum – NanoDay! 10/14/15 – Keynote Speaker – Nate Lewis, CalTech
Sep. 17, 2015—16th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum Wednesday, October 14, 2015 BUTTRICK HALL 1:10 – 1:25 Welcome Sandra Rosenthal, Chemistry 1:25 – 2:15 New tools in VINSE: Laser Writer, Leon Bellan, MERLIN Scanning Electron Microscope, Anthony Hmelo, Oxford Reaction Ion Etch, Jason Valentine, Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam, Deyu Li, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Bridget Rogers FEATHERINGILL HALL 2:25 – 3:10 POSTER...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “Superdiffusive Thermal Transport in Nanostructured Thermoelectric Materials” Dr. Ali Shakouri; Purdue University 9/30/15
Aug. 26, 2015—September 30, 2015. Ali Shakouri Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University “Superdiffusive Thermal Transport in Nanostructured Thermoelectric Materials” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract: Latest research on nanostructured thermoelectrics will be presented. A direct conversion of heat into electricity which has the potential to reach MW and GW scale is the use...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “Nanocrystal Assemblies: A Modular Approach to Materials Design” Dr. Dmitri Talapin; University of Chicago 10/28/15
Aug. 26, 2015—October 28, 2015. Dmitri V. Talapin Department of Chemistry and James Franck Institute University of Chicago “Nanocrystal Assemblies: A Modular Approach to Materials Design” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract: Development of synthetic methods for nanomaterials has introduced new approaches for engineering functional solids. Nanocrystal assemblies provide a powerful platform for...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “New “Nanomedicines”: From Concepts to Clinical Trials” Dr. Justin Hanes; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 11/18/15
Aug. 26, 2015—November 18, 2015. Justin Hanes The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine New “Nanomedicines”: From Concepts to Clinical Trials 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract: This talk will highlight a couple of examples of how basic science discoveries have led to the development of...
2015 Summer Nanoseminar Schedule
May. 21, 2015—The VINSE summer nanoseminar series provides an opportunity for graduate students or post-docs to share their current research with the larger VINSE community to foster discussion and collaboration. Each seminar will consist of 2 talks of 15-20 minutes each with 10-15 minutes of questions. The goal of these talks is to discuss and challenge the...
VINSE Colloquium Series: Student Selected Keynote Address “Quantum Dots and Perovskites for Solution-Processed Optoelectronics” Dr. Ted Sargent, University of Toronto, 04/01/15
Mar. 13, 2015—APRIL 1, 2015. Dr. Ted Sargent Canada Research Chair in Nanotechnology University of Toronto “Quantum Dots and Perovskites for Solution-Processed Optoelectronics“ 3:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 2:45 Abstract:The past decade has seen rapid progress in size-tuned colloidal quantum dots, which offer customizable UV, visible, and infrared light absorption and emission. The past few years...
26 High Schools from 16 Middle TN counties are participating in the VINSE Field Trip in Spring 2015
Mar. 2, 2015—26 High Schools representing 16 Middle TN counties are participating in the Spring 2015 VINSE high school field trip program. Groups of up to 20 from each school will to visit our facilities, perform an experiment, utilize our electron microscope, and learn about nanotechnology and energy during a day visit. Spring 2015 Participating Schools: Blackman High...