‘VINSE General News’
VINSE Colloquium Series: “To The Ends of the Periodic Table and Back in Search of Better Imaging Probes” Dr. Bruce Cohen, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab 9/22/21
Aug. 10, 2021—September 22, 2021 Dr. Bruce Cohen Staff Scientist Lawrence Berkeley National Lab “To The Ends of the Periodic Table and Back in Search of Better Imaging Probes” 4:10 PM, 134 Featheringill Hall Refreshments served at 3:45 PM
IMS students Nicole Moehring & Kellen Arnold receive Best Student Presentation at ORNL
Aug. 3, 2021—Nicole Moehring and Kellen Arnold received “Best Student Presentation” award at the virtual poster session for the 2021 Joint Nanoscience and Neutron Scattering User Meeting at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In addition to a cash prize both Nicole and Kellen have been invited to present their work at the meeting on August 10th. The User...
IMS Student Brad Baer receives ORNL fellowship
Jul. 19, 2021—Bradly Baer, a second year PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Materials Science Program, has been awarded an internship to work with Lucas Lindsay at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which will propel his work into new areas. The ORNL Virtual Graduate Research Summer Internships (vGRSI) program allows graduate students access to facilities and personnel in collaborative research...
IMS Graduate Student John Williams II, promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel in the United States Army
Jul. 12, 2021—Congratulations to IMS graduate student John Williams II. John was promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel in the United States Army. Originally from Orlando, FL, John earned his BS in Chemistry & Life Science with a Nuclear Engineering Minor from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, in 2004. In 2008, He earned an...
Josh Caldwell named director of Interdisciplinary Materials Science
Jul. 8, 2021—We are pleased to announce that Professor Josh Caldwell has agreed to serve as the new Director of the Interdisciplinary Materials Science graduate program starting July 1, 2021, for a three year term. Prof. Caldwell will concurrently serve as the program’s Director of Graduate Studies (DGS). The IMS graduate program is poised to grow during...
VINSE night at the Nashville Sounds
Jun. 30, 2021—Join the VINSE community at the Nashville Sounds Game Night Nashville Sounds vs. Toledo Mud Hens, August 5th @ 7:05PM If you would like to attend, please email VINSE by July 16th to reserve your free tickets. This is a family event, so feel free to include your family and invite members from your research...
VINSE 2021 Graduates
May. 31, 2021—VINSE would like to congratulate all of the 2021 Vanderbilt graduates, especially those associated with VINSE. These students carried out research within our facilities, were members of our VINSE Tech Crew/office staff or participated in NanoDay! and colloquia events. Although we can’t celebrate in person, we wish you all the best as you begin then...
VINSE Colloquium Series “Toward Topological Quantum Computing and Research at the DOE Quantum Science Center” Dr. David Dean, ORNL 04/14/2021
Mar. 10, 2021—April 14, 2021 Dr. David Dean Director, Quantum Science Center Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) “Toward topological quantum computing and research at the DOE Quantum Science Center” 4PM via Zoom Webinar Click HERE to register Bio David J. Dean is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Quantum Science Center(QSC), a Department of Energy (DOE) National Quantum...
VINSE Student & Postdoc Virtual Social Hour
Feb. 12, 2021—Join us for a VINSE student/postdoc social hour. There will be opportunities to play games together as well as join individual conversations. March 25, 2021 4pm – web Register Here – register before March 19th to receive your goodie box to enjoy during the session. We will use Gather to host this event, the room shave...
VINSE Faculty Appreciation Virtual Gathering
Feb. 12, 2021—Join us for a VINSE faculty social hour. Register before the deadline below to receive a goodie package to enjoy during the gathering. There will be opportunities to connect with colleagues and join individual conversations. REGISTER HERE – register by March 12th We will use Gather to host this event. Links will be sent to registered attendees...