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VINSE is excited to welcome Sarah Saleh, Andrew Steiner, and He Zhuo as the newest members of the NanoGuides program. NanoGuides are graduate student ambassadors who lead tours, assist with outreach activities, and share nanoscale science with students and visitors across campus. With these additions, VINSE has… Read More

The VINSE Image Competition celebrates the intersection of art and science, showcasing the stunning visuals that emerge from nanoscale research at Vanderbilt. 2026 WinnersEmma Bartelsen Jeb Buchner Adriana LaVopa Christina McGahan Owen MeilanderMica Gonzalez Mora… Read More

VINSE is excited to welcome two new Tech Crew members to the Cleanroom this semester. ✨ Sophia Choi – a Medicine, Health, and Society major in the Class of 2028. Sophia is eager to gain hands-on technical experience and contribute her skills and curiosity to the VINSE community. ✨ Razil Fernandes –… Read More

On October 13, 2025, the VINSE Fall Faculty Celebration took place to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community. This annual event not only highlighted individual accomplishments but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. WELCOME TO VINSE Andrea Locke | Bryant Spreine… Read More

To share the excitement of making science on a tiny scale, the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) participated in the Tennessee Maker Fest on October 4, hosted by the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University. Guided by VINSE NanoGuides, festival attendees explored nanoscale… Read More

On Friday, October 3, the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) went retro for the RETROspective Rewind Way Late Play Date at the Adventure Science Center. VINSE hosted three interactive demonstrations that showcased pivotal nanoscience discoveries and innovations spanning the past 70 years—tailored for a curious… Read More

VINSE alumnus Michael Schreuder (PhD ’10, Chemistry) will be a featured speaker at the 25th Annual NanoDay on Thursday, November 13. In his talk, “From VINSE to Industry – A VINSE Alum’s Career Path”, Schreuder will reflect on how his graduate research at VINSE helped shape his career in polymer… Read More

We’re excited to invite our VINSE Industry Affiliates and broader community to join the VINSE Industry Mentor Program, launching this fall. This program connects our students and postdocs with industry leaders like you for 30 – 45 minute career conversations that can shape the next… Read More

Vanderbilt University’s June 2025 Innovation Catalyst Fund awards include two researchers from the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE). Sharon Weiss, VINSE Director and professor of electrical engineering, was awarded for “Porous Silicon on Paper Platform for Point-of-Care Diagnostics,” a portable, low-cost… Read More

The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) joined Vanderbilt’s Family Weekend again this year with a booth in the Engineering and Science Building lobby. The display, led by VINSE Cleanroom Manager Ben Schmidt, highlighted the tools and processes used in micro- and nanoscale fabrication. Visitors learned how… Read More