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Dissertation Defense: Tao Hong, Interdisciplinary Materials Science
DISSERTATION DEFENSE Tao Hong, Interdisciplinary Materials Science *under the supervision of Jason Valentine 鈥淢etasurface-on-chip Flow Cytometer for Fluorescence Quantification鈥 5.13.26 | 9:30 am | 306 FGH | Zoom Fluorescence flow cytometry (FFC) is a fundamental technique to cellular and molecular analysis, yet conventional instruments rely on bulky free-space… Read MoreApril 20, 2026
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NanoExchange Returns – Summer 2026
We started this last year. This summer, we鈥檙e 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 MoreApril 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鈥檚 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS… Read MoreApril 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鈥檚 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Date:… Read MoreApril 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鈥檚 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApril 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鈥檚 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApril 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鈥檚 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApril 17, 2026
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NanoExchange | Week 6
Join us for Week 6 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鈥檚 NanoExchange is chaired by IMS Graduate Students Jack Loken and Jojo Pearson. Read MoreApril 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 MoreApril 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 MoreApril 16, 2026