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REGISTER NOW: Electron Microscopy Short Course

Jan. 19, 2024—Electron microscopy is a critical component for the characterization of material and biological specimens at the nanoscale. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) both use electron beams to reveal structure, but in very different ways. Although these instruments have been made very accessible with the help of software, users must understand the...

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REGISTER NOW: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Jan. 19, 2024—AFM is an advanced multi-parametric imaging technique. It delivers very high-resolution 3D images of the topography of the sample. It also enables the characterization of the nano-mechanical, nano-electrical, and nano-magnetic properties of the surface. Users will learn about the theory of AFM as well as practical applications, operational tips for many of the various AFM...

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REGISTER NOW: Microfluidic Device Fabrication

Jan. 18, 2024—Microfluidics devices are critical for understanding and controlling fluid flow on the micrometer scale. Applications include portable sensors for point-of-care analysis, particle and cell sorting, nanoparticle synthesis, and organ-on-chip systems. This short course will introduce the techniques behind the fabrication and testing of microfluidic devices through a blend of lectures and hands-on experiences in the...

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VINSE/BME Joint Seminar Dr. Valeria Milam 02/28/24

Jan. 9, 2024—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering & Biomedical Engineering Seminar Dr. Valeria Milam Associate Professor and MSE Faculty Fellow Georgia Tech 02.28.24  | 12:20pm  |  5326 Stevenson Center Bio. Valeria Tohver Milam joined the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology as an assistant professor in July 2004. She received her...

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3 Materials Science alumnae participate in the 2nd annual Women in Engineering Panel and Mentorship Meet and Greet

Nov. 7, 2023—On Thursday Nov 2nd, the Mechanical Engineering and Interdisciplinary Materials Science at Vanderbilt University hosted the second annual Women in Engineering Panel and Mentorship Meet and Greet. The panel hosted 8 Female Vanderbilt Alumni from the Mechanical Engineering and Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) Graduate Program to meet with our female undergraduate and graduate students and...

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VINSE Colloquium: Student Selected Speaker Dr. Gang Chen, MIT 04/15/2024

Oct. 30, 2023—10th Annual VINSE Student Selected Seminar Gang Chen Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering; Director, Pappalardo Micro and Nano Engineering Laboratories Photomolecular Evaporation from Hydrogels and Pure Water 04.15.24  |  4:10PM  |  134 Featheringill Hall Bio. Gang Chen is the Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He served...

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VINSE Colloquium: Dr. Pramod Reddy, 01/24/24

Oct. 30, 2023—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium Dr. Pramod Reddy Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Materials Science and Engineering University of Michigan Energy Transport and Conversion in Nanoscale Gaps 01.24.24  |  4:10PM | 134 Featheringill Hall Understanding radiative heat transfer in nanoscale gaps and devices is of great current interest due to the strong potential...

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VINSE Colloquium: Dr. Jacob Robinson, 03/20/24

Oct. 30, 2023—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium Jacob Robinson Professor, Rice University Co-Founder and CEO, Motif Neurotech http://www.robinsonlab.com https://motifneuro.tech/ Manipulating brain states with miniature neurotech 03.20.24  |  4:10PM  |  134 Featheringill Hall Bio. Jacob Robinson is a Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Bioengineering at Rice University where his group develops miniature technologies to manipulate...

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VINSE Entrepreneurship Seminar: Dr. Charleson Bell 02/21/24

Oct. 26, 2023—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Seminar Dr. Charleson Bell Research Assistant Professor Director of Entrepreneurship and Biomedical Innovation, The Wond’ry I-Corps Hub Director, Mid-South Innovation Hub Course Director, Associate Director of Engineering, Medical Innovators Development Program (MiDP) “Begin Your Journey into Innovation and Entrepreneurship” 02.21.24  | 4:10pm  | 134 Featheringill Hall Charleson Bell,...

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2024 VINSE Community Picnic

Oct. 25, 2023—It’s back! Join us for an afternoon of games, food, drink, and fun. RSVP HERE* When: April 20, 2024 from 11:00-1:30 Where: Edwin Warner Park, Picnic Shelter 6 | Map to Edwin Warner Park Shelter 6 What: bounce house, sprint obstacle races, trivia, raffles, and so much more! What (will there be to eat?): Nashville hot chicken, burgers, chicken & waffles, ribs (with...

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