VINSE General News

How can differences in designs alter the behavior of the fluid? On Thursday, February 12, 2026, VINSE welcomed 16 students from Lebanon High School to our Cleanroom Microfluidics Lab. They went inside the VINSE cleanroom, home of the cleanest air in Middle Tennessee, and found out with hands-on activities! The students… Read More

VINSE is pleased to announce that the Ion Wave 10 Batch Plasma System has been successfully repaired and returned to service in the VINSE cleanroom. The Ion Wave 10 is a microwave plasma processing system that delivers higher ion and radical densities at lower substrate bias voltages than traditional RF… Read More

Starting in January 2026, Dr. Asheley Chapman joined Vanderbilt University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Asheley’s research strengthens Vanderbilt’s efforts at the interface of nanotechnology, immunology, and translational medicine.  … Read More

Camille Trinidad, PhD. Postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Engineering Todd Giorgio Research Group I have always been passionate about making an impact in patients’ lives. My PhD research focused on identifying biomarkers for the early detection of ovarian cancer using extracellular vesicles. This work ignited a broader passion for women’s… Read More

How do design choices impact the way fluids move? On Friday, February 6th, VINSE hosted 7 students from Summit High School in the Cleanroom Microfluidics Lab. During their visit, students entered the VINSE cleanroom, containing the cleanest air in Middle Tennessee, and participated in immersive, hands-on learning! They created microscopic… Read More

Ryan (He) Zhou Graduate Student, Chemistry Janet Macdonald Research Group My interest in nanoscale science was sparked in two exciting ways: through my undergraduate research and by discovering how fascinating materials can be when they are tiny. During my undergrad days, I loved working in a lab and… Read More

What secrets can a “crime scene” reveal if you know where to look? On Thursday, January 15th, VINSE welcomed 16 students from Giles County High School to our Forensics Lab for a hands-on investigation into the science behind solving mysteries. During the program, students tackled a whodunnit-themed challenge using… Read More

Starting in January 2026, Dr. Day will join Vanderbilt University as an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research group will explore quantum materials using advanced optoelectronic techniques, expanding Vanderbilt’s strengths at the intersection… Read More

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research environment? The VINSE Summer Tech Crew program offers Vanderbilt students a unique opportunity to work in a Class 100 cleanroom while supporting cutting-edge research, education, and outreach. What is the VINSE Summer Tech Crew?… Read More

The Nanoscale Innovation and Making course challenged Vanderbilt students to solve large problems using nanoscience. Students from majors such as computer science, engineering, and economics participated, resulting in a diverse array of product prototype ideas. Students in this hands-on course applied nanotechnology, entrepreneurship, and business strategy in both the classroom… Read More