Sarah Ross

DISSERTATION DEFENSE Tao Hong, Interdisciplinary Materials Science *under the supervision of Jason Valentine “Metasurface-on-chip Flow Cytometer for Fluorescence Quantification” 5.13.26 | 9:30 am | 306 FGH Fluorescence flow cytometry (FFC) is a fundamental technique to cellular and molecular analysis, yet conventional instruments rely on bulky free-space optics and expert-driven… Read More

We started this last year. This summer, we’re building on that momentum. NanoExchange is back for Summer 2026, continuing to rethink the traditional seminar format. Designed by students, this series transforms the typical research talk into an open, interactive forum for sharing ideas, asking questions, and… Read More

Join us for the first session of the NanoExchange Summer Series, featuring two graduate researchers sharing their work and opening the floor for discussion. This inaugural session sets the tone for a summer of informal, interactive scientific exchange. This summer’s NanoExchange is chaired by IMS… Read More

Join us for Week 2 of the NanoExchange Summer Series. Each session brings together graduate researchers to share work-in-progress, explore new ideas, and engage in open discussion across disciplines. This summer’s NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Date:… Read More

Join us for Week 3 of the NanoExchange Summer Series. Each session brings together graduate researchers to share work-in-progress, explore new ideas, and engage in open discussion across disciplines. This summer’s NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read More

Join us for Week 4 of the NanoExchange Summer Series. Each session brings together graduate researchers to share work-in-progress, explore new ideas, and engage in open discussion across disciplines. This summer’s NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read More

Join us for Week 5 of the NanoExchange Summer Series. Each session brings together graduate researchers to share work-in-progress, explore new ideas, and engage in open discussion across disciplines. This summer’s NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read More

Join us for Week 2 of the NanoExchange Summer Series. Each session brings together graduate researchers to share work-in-progress, explore new ideas, and engage in open discussion across disciplines. This summer’s NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read More

We are pleased to announce that Kimbro Oil Company is the latest member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program! A trusted provider of fuel, lubricants, and reliability services, Kimbro Oil has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products and reliable service across a range of industries, including transportation, construction,… Read More

We are excited to announce that Interdisciplinary Materials Science at Vanderbilt University graduate students Sariah D’Empaire-Salomon and Andrew Steiner have been selected for the 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). This highly competitive fellowship selected approximately 2,500 recipients from nearly 14,000 applicants nationwide and is… Read More