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NanoExchange Returns – Summer 2026
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 MoreApr. 20, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 1
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 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS… Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 2
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 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Date:… Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 3
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 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 4
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 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 5
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 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 6
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 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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Meet the Team: 2026 Summer Interns and Mentors
We are proud to welcome our 2026 cohort of summer interns, marking the 15th year of the NSF REU program alongside the continued growth of the Summer Tech Crew, established in 2016. Together, these programs provide students with hands-on research and facility experience that supports innovation in nanoscale science and… Read MoreApr. 17, 2026
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Six Former VINSE NSF REU Students Awarded NSF GRFP
Six former VINSE REU students have been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (NSF GRFP), one of the most competitive and highly regarded honors for graduate study in STEM. The fellowship provides a three-year annual stipend of $37,000, along with a $16,000 allowance for tuition and… Read MoreApr. 16, 2026
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Kimbro Oil Company joins VINSE Industry Affiliates Program
We are pleased to announce that Kimbro Oil Company is the latest member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program! A trusted provider of fuel, lubricants, and reliability services, Kimbro Oil has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products and reliable service across a range of industries, including transportation, construction,… Read MoreApr. 16, 2026