Samuel Nimmer

VINSE brought nanoscale science to life at the 2026 Tennessee Maker Fest on September 26, hosted by the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University. Through interactive demonstrations led by VINSE NanoGuides, visitors explored how nanoscale science and fabrication techniques shape the technologies around us. Festival-goers participated in three hands-on activities showcasing… Read More

On Wednesday November 5th, VINSE welcomed 15 students from White House Heritage High School to our Forensics Lab. Imagine arriving as the first detective at a murder scene – how do find the hidden clues? The students became forensic scientists for the day, using a range of advanced spectroscopy… 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