Events

Join us for an afternoon of games, food, drink, and fun. Family and friends are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. When: April 4, 2026 Where: Edwin Warner Park Who: The entire VINSE community and their families… Read More

Guihua Yu John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair in Engineering University of Texas at Austin A Soft Material Paradigm for Addressing Energy-Water Nexus Challenges 04.17.26  |  noon Dr. Guihua Yu is the John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at… Read More

Join VINSE Director Sharon Weiss to discuss new initiatives, pilot funding, tech crew, and other ways VINSE can help support your research. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:30AM – 10:30AM 226 Engineering Science Building VINSE Conference Room… Read More

Microfluidic devices play a key role in controlling and analyzing fluid flow at the micrometer scale, with applications ranging from portable point-of-care sensors and particle/cell sorting into nanoparticle synthesis and organ-on-chip systems. This short course offers an introduction to the fabrication and testing of microfluidic devices through a combination of… Read More

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful multi-parametric technique for 3D topographical imaging and for probing nano-mechanical, nano-electrical, and nano-magnetic surface properties. This short course will provide participants with a solid foundation in AFM theory and practical guidance for operating a wide range of AFM modes, including imaging in… Read More

Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium   Dr. Daniel Lopez Liang Professor of Electrical Engineering Director, Nanofabrication Lab, Materials Research Institute Founder, Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub (MASH) Penn State University Ultrathin mechanical systems: an emerging field with new physics and unique applications. 10.22.25  | … Read More

Join us on Monday, October 13 from 4:00–6:00 PM for the 19th annual VINSE Fall Faculty Celebration. This annual tradition brings together the VINSE community to welcome new members, celebrate faculty promotions, and recognize outstanding accomplishments. Welcome New Members Andrea Locke Bryant… Read More

Mark your calendars! VINSE and Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) are co-hosting a tailgate party on Saturday, November 8 before the Auburn vs. Vanderbilt football game. Kickoff time has not yet been announced, but we encourage you to save the date. Join us at Tailgate… Read More

Join VINSE Director, Sharon Weiss to discuss new initiatives, pilot funding, tech crew, and other ways VINSE can help support your research. Wednesday, September 10, 2025 9:30-10:30 AM 226 ESB, VINSE Conference Room… Read More

This year, we’re introducing the VINSE Passport for the VINSE Friends and Family Day, this interactive booklet that guides visitors through exciting, educational activities focused on the tiny world of nanoscience. Explore groundbreaking materials like quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and microfluidic devices with fun, hands-on experiments. Create a DNA necklace,… Read More