VINSE Colloquium Series “In-situ investigation of reaction mechanisms in electrochemical energy materials” Dr. Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech 09/11/2019
Aug. 14, 2019—September 11, 2019 Matthew McDowell Assistant Professor George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology "In-situ investigation of reaction mechanisms in electrochemical energy materials" 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45
20th Annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum NanoDay! 11/22/19 – Keynote Speaker Tejal Desai
Jul. 11, 2019—20th Annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum Friday, November 22, 2019 A yearly forum for faculty, postdocs, and students engaged in nanoscience and nanotechnology research. FEATHERINGILL HALL 12:00 – 2:00 POSTER SESSION (lunch provided) 2:10 – 2:15 Welcome Sharon Weiss, Director of VINSE 2:15 – 3:15 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Enhancing Therapeutic Delivery with Nanostructured...
Weiss to lead VINSE starting July 1
Jun. 26, 2019—Sharon Weiss, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering, professor of electrical engineering and physics and deputy director of the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE), will become the new director of VINSE, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today. Weiss’ appointment will begin on July 1, following the completion...
iPhone plus nanoscale porous silicon equals cheap, simple home diagnostics
Jun. 11, 2019—The simplest home medical tests might look like a deck of various silicon chips coated in special film, one that could detect drugs in the blood, another for proteins in the urine indicating infection, another for bacteria in water and the like. Add the bodily fluid you want to test, take a picture with your...
2019 Summer Nanoseminar Schedule
May. 9, 2019—2019 Summer Nanoseminar Schedule 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...
Hatzell awarded NSF CAREER grant to expand research on lithium-ion batteries
Apr. 10, 2019—Kelsey Hatzell, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant. . The five-year, $515,600 grant— Understanding Interfaces in Solid State Energy Storage Systems and Cross-Disciplinary Education—begins June 1, 2019. Advanced lithium-ion batteries for vehicles and for renewable electricity grid storage could improve domestic energy security but performance...
Rosenthal to step down as VINSE director; planning for institute’s future begins
Apr. 5, 2019—Sandra Rosenthal, Jack and Pamela Egan Professor of Chemistry, will step down as director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) on June 30 following 12 years of service. “I am so grateful to Sandy for her many years of devoted service at VINSE,” said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente....
Do you know a rising 9th or 10th grader interested in science? Apply now for the VINSE Scholarship to attend our 2 week residential summer science academy.
Feb. 12, 2019—VINSE is offering a limited number of full scholarships for TN rising 9th and 10th graders to attend the Vanderbilt Summer Academy in Nanoscience – applications are currently being accepted. Learn more and apply at: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/qhrp4b/f34ca0225bfe9f623613272760b1b3b9
VINSE Colloquium Series “Nanomaterials and Light for Sustainability and Societal Impact” Student Selected Speaker Dr. Naomi J. Halas; Rice University 04/17/2019
Feb. 6, 2019—April 17, 2019 Naomi J. Halas Director, Smalley-Curl Institute Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, & Bioengineering Rice University “Nanomaterials and Light for Sustainability and Societal Impact” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 Abstract. Metallic nanoparticles, used since antiquity to impart intense, vibrant color...
VINSE is accepting applications to the 10-week summer internship program
Feb. 1, 2019—Looking for a unique summer opportunity? Apply for the VINSE Summer Tech Crew What is the VINSE Summer Tech Crew? 10 week summer internship experience in the VINSE cleanroom Interns (known as Tech Crew) support process development for VINSE researchers What’s in it for me? Extensive hands on laboratory experience Develop skills relevant in academia and industry...