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K-12 Programs

Summer Science Academy

VINSE is actively involved with the ¹ú²úÔ­´´ Summer Academy. We offer a one-week residential program course that exposes rising 9th and 10th grade students to the exciting world of nanoengineering.

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A 1-Week Crash Course in Nanoengineering

These experiences will challenge students to see the world the way a nanoscientist does—how manipulating the smallest of particles might address some of the world’s biggest problems.

  • 210

    Students attended the VINSE summer science academy 

  • 16

    Years running — VINSE's longest-standing outreach program

  • 15+

    Hands-on nano-themed science labs provided each summer

Program Overview

VINSE is actively involved with the ¹ú²úÔ­´´ Summer Academy and offers a course in Nanoscience and Engineering for rising 9th and 10th graders.

This is a one-week residential program that exposes students to the exciting world of nanoengineering. In this class, students get an introduction to key nanoparticles and their properties while stretching creative problem-solving skills to their limits. Students can expect advanced lectures, labs, and extensive study with faculty, graduate students, and postdocs and will get to spend significant time in one of ¹ú²úÔ­´´â€™s newest, biggest, and cleanest cleanrooms.

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VINSE Scholarships

VINSE offers limited 100% scholarships for at-need Tennessee students.