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Hatzell awarded NSF CAREER grant to expand research on lithium-ion batteries
Kelsey Hatzell, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant. . The five-year, $515,600 grant鈥� Understanding Interfaces in Solid State Energy Storage Systems and Cross-Disciplinary Education鈥攂egins June 1, 2019. Advanced lithium-ion batteries for vehicles and for renewable electricity grid storage could improve… Read MoreApr. 10, 2019
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Rosenthal to step down as VINSE director; planning for institute鈥檚 future begins
Sandra Rosenthal, Jack and Pamela Egan Professor of Chemistry, will step down as director of the聽Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE)聽on June 30 following 12 years of service. 鈥淚 am so grateful to Sandy for her many years of devoted service at VINSE,鈥� said聽Provost and… Read MoreApr. 5, 2019
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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.
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 … Read MoreFeb. 12, 2019
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VINSE is accepting applications to the 10-week summer internship program
Looking for a unique summer opportunity?聽 Apply聽for聽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… Read MoreFeb. 1, 2019
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VINSE wins 1st place in MRS SciVid Competition
Congratulations to VINSE graduate student Stephanie Castillo and VINSE’s very own Dr. Alice Leach – this duo won 1st place in the聽Materials Research Society Science in Video Competition. “Little Silcon is a Big Deal” Full press release… Read MoreJan. 30, 2019
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Sarah Ross receives Distinguished Service Award
Sarah Ross was awarded the VINSE Distinguished Service award at the VINSE fall faculty celebration.聽 Sarah was recognized for her dedication and exemplary performance which have significantly advanced the missions of VINSE. Read MoreNov. 12, 2018
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VINSE Deputy Director Sharon Weiss featured on News Channel 5
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Running computers on tiny beams of light? It may sound very Sci-Fi, but that’s exactly what researchers at Vanderbilt聽University are trying to do. <- Read more and Watch Video -> … Read MoreSep. 7, 2018
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Weiss featured in Opli and Research News @ Vanderbilt
Bowtie-funnel combo best for conducting light; team found answer in undergrad physics equation Running computers on virtually invisible beams of light rather than microelectronics would make them faster, lighter and more energy efficient. A version of that technology already exists in fiber optic cables, but they鈥檙e much too… Read MoreSep. 6, 2018
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2018 NanoDay! Poster Competition
$500 1st place 聽(1 award) $250 2nd place (2 awards) $100 3rd place 聽(3 awards) The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and the聽Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Science are pleased to co-host the 18th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum.聽 This forum brings together Vanderbilt scientists and… Read MoreSep. 5, 2018
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19th Annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum NanoDay! 10/3/18 – Keynote Speaker Yi Cui
19th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum Wednesday, October 3, 2018 A yearly forum for faculty, postdocs, and students engaged in nanoscience and nanotechnology research.聽 STUDENT LIFE, BOARD OF TRUST 1:00 鈥� 1:15聽 Welcome聽Sandra Rosenthal, Director of VINSE 1:15 鈥� 1:30聽 Optical Metasurfaces for… Read MoreSep. 5, 2018