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.
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210
Students attended the VINSE summer science academyÂ
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Years running — VINSE's longest-standing outreach program
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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.
VINSE Scholarships
VINSE offers limited 100% scholarships for at-need Tennessee students.