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Spotlight on Ryan (He) Zhuo: Controlling Nickel聽Selenide聽Nanoparticles
Ryan (He) Zhuo 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 MoreFebruary 4, 2026
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Spotlight Publication: “Photosystem I Photopolymerizes Pyrrole into Spherical Nanocomposites” published in Biomacromolecules
SEM and STEM images highlighting the spherical morphology of photopolymerization times >12 h. The panel on the left shows an SEM image of a film before it was removed for STEM imaging. The STEM EDX image on the right introduces a green highlight to the presence of sulfur suggesting PSI. Read MoreFebruary 2, 2026
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Varga awarded Jeffrey Nordhaus Award for Excellence in Teaching
Please join in congratulations Dr. K谩lm谩n Varga for his exceptional achievements in teaching and undergraduate research. Prof. Varga recently received the Jeffrey Nordhaus Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Natural Sciences, honoring his dedication to students in the classroom and through research mentorship. He was recognized for his sustained… Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
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Spotlight Publication: “Potentiating cancer immunotherapies with modular albumin-hitchhiking nanobody鈥揝TING agonist conjugates” published in Nature Biomedical Engineering
a, Scheme depicting the concept of an albumin-hitchhiking nanobody鈥揝TING agonist conjugate for cancer immunotherapy. Anti-albumin nanobodies conjugated to STING agonists bind to circulating albumin in situ, resulting in improved pharmacokinetics and increased biodistribution to tumour sites that stimulates antitumour innate and adaptive immune responses. b, Computational model of the anti-albumin… Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
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Giles County High School Investigates at the VINSE Forensics Lab
What secrets can a 鈥渃rime scene鈥 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 MoreJanuary 15, 2026
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Bryce Ware promoted to Associate Tech Crew
VINSE is excited to announce the promotion of Bryce Ware from Tech Crew to Associate Tech Crew, in recognition of his contributions to research, cleanroom operations, and outreach. Bryce has been instrumental in developing and strengthening electrical characterization capabilities at… Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
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VINSE Welcomes Matthew Day
Starting in January 2026, Dr. Day will join 自慰视频 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 自慰视频鈥檚 strengths at the intersection… Read MoreJanuary 2, 2026
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25th NanoDay Photo Gallery Now Available
Photos from the 25th VINSE NanoDay are now available to view and download. The gallery captures highlights from the day, including hands-on demonstrations, research posters, and moments from across the VINSE community. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone NanoDay. Read MoreDecember 17, 2025
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Now Hiring: VINSE Summer Undergraduate Tech Crew!
Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research environment? The VINSE Summer Tech Crew program offers 自慰视频 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 MoreDecember 17, 2025
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Seeding Success Award Supports New Laser Writer for VINSE
VINSE has received a Seeding Success award to support the acquisition of a new Heidelberg 碌MLA Laser Writer for the VINSE cleanroom. The proposal was led by Matthew Day, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Electrical and Computer Engineering, who serves as principal investigator. The new… Read MoreDecember 16, 2025