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VINSE Industry Affiliates Program Kickoff Meeting

held in conjunction with the 25th annual Nanoscience/Nanotechnology Forum

November 13 & 14, 2025

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Section Contents

Annual Meeting

The second meeting of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) will provide an opportunity for IAP members, industry leaders, alumni, faculty and students to strengthen existing connections and continue fostering collaboration. Industry representatives will gain further insights into the VINSE community and explore the valuable resources and opportunities available through the IAP. With future IAP gatherings planned annually each fall, leaders in nanoscience and nanotechnology will come together to:

  • Learn about faculty and student research
  • Discuss the latest nanoscience discoveries
  • Review student posters and current projects
  • Network with prospective employers/employees
  • Learn more about industry leaders
  • Interview students from nano-related departments
  • Re-connect with VINSE alumni
  • Take personal lab tours (upon request)

IAP Members Schedule

  • November 13, 2025

    12:00-2:00 Student Life Center, Ballroom

    Networking Lunch & Student Poster Session

  • November 13, 2025

    2:00-2:20 Student Life Center, Ballroom

    Opening Remarks Dr. Sharon M. Weiss

  • November 13, 2025

    2:20-3:40 Student Life Center, Ballroom

    Research Talks: Leon Bellan, Andrea Locke, Yueming Yan, Michael Schreuder

  • November 13, 2025

    3:40-4:10 Student Life Center, Ballroom

    Networking Break

  • November 13, 2025

    4:10-5:00 Student Life Center, Ballroom

    Keynote Lecture Dr. Mark Hersam, Northwestern University

  • November 13, 2025

    5:00-7:30 Student Life Center, Ballroom

    Networking Reception

  • November 14, 2025

    9:00-10:00 349A Featheringill Hall

    Breakfast with a roundtable discussion with VINSE Leadership (IAP members only)

  • November 14, 2025

    10:30-11:30 360 Engineering Science Building

    Industry Career Panel (IAP members only)

Hotel Information

Hotels - Standard Room Rates

Homewood Suites by Hilton
2400 West End Ave, Nashville TN 37203
(615) 340-8000

Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
2100 West End Ave, Nashville TN  37203
(615) 320-1700

Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
2555 West End Ave, Nashville TN  37203
(615) 321-1300

Kimpton Aertson Hotel
2021 Broadway, Nashville TN  37203
(615) 340-6376

Questions?