Events

Curious about how quantum computers work and how you can start programming one? This full-day workshop takes you on a journey from the fundamental principles of quantum science to writing and running real quantum algorithms on IBM’s quantum hardware. Morning session – Foundations & Refresher This day begins… Read More

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 | Zoom Fluorescence flow cytometry (FFC) is a fundamental technique to cellular and molecular analysis, yet conventional instruments rely on bulky free-space… 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

VINSE was excited to participate in TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Tech, Engineering, and Research) at the Adventure Science Center on Saturday, February 7th. The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) hosted three hands-on activities to showcase nanoscience and give over 100 high school girls a glimpse… Read More