As we close out the spring semester and look ahead to the summer season, it is a great time to step back and recognize the recent accomplishments of our VINSE faculty, students, and staff. We are proud to celebrate Professor Mona Ebrish’s NSF CAREER Award, focused on advancing research in wide-bandgap materials for next-generation electronics and energy-efficient devices. We also celebrate ten students who were awarded NSF graduate research fellowships, an IEEE graduate scholarship, and a Provost Pathbreaking Award. And three cheers for the VINSE staff and Nanoguides who helped VINSE win the Vanderbilt Community Partnership Excellence Award in recognition of our ongoing commitment to collaboration and engagement in science outreach.
Please mark your calendars for two exciting programs this summer. First, on June 22nd, we will host our second annual Hands-On Quantum Computing Workshop, offering participants the opportunity to explore core quantum concepts and run algorithms on quantum hardware. Second, the VINSE NanoExchange returns this summer, offering dynamic, student-driven gatherings to spark new ideas and collaborations.
Finally, it is always exciting to add new members to the VINSE family. Please join me in welcoming a new VINSE Industry Affiliates Program member, Kimbro Oil Company - a family-owned, Nashville-based company who, like VINSE, values customer service and engagement.
Have a great start to your summer!
| Mona Ebrish Receives Career Award
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Mona Ebrish has received a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance research in wide-bandgap materials for next-generation electronics. Her work aims to enable more reliable and energy-efficient devices for emerging Internet of Things applications in challenging environments.
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Kimbro Oil Company Joins VINSE IAP
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Nashville-based Kimbro Oil Company has joined the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program, bringing its expertise as a trusted provider of fuel, lubricants, and reliability services. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation and customer support, Kimbro Oil delivers tailored solutions to industries such as transportation, construction, and manufacturing. We look forward to collaborating with Kimbro Oil and exploring new opportunities for engagement.
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From Atoms to Algorithms: Hands-On Quantum Computing Workshop
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Explore the fundamentals of quantum computing and get hands-on experience programming real quantum hardware in this workshop on June 22. From core concepts to running algorithms with IBM Qiskit, participants will build practical skills and leave with a clear path to getting started in quantum computing.
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NanoExchange Returns for Summer 2026
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NanoExchange is back this summer, continuing its student-driven approach to rethinking the traditional research seminar. Join us for informal, interactive sessions where research-in-progress sparks conversation, collaboration, and new ideas across disciplines.
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VINSE Researcher Highlights
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VINSE Receives Community Partnership Excellence Award
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VINSE has received the Community Partnership Excellence Award in recognition of its commitment to collaboration, education, and responsible community engagement. Through its K-12 outreach programs, VINSE has expanded access to nanoscale science education for more than 53,000 students across Tennessee.
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VINSE Technical Highlights
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VINSE Advanced Imaging offers the capability of 3D volume image analysis and segmentation of electron microscope images with Amira, providing a key tool for analyzing and visualizing intricate imaging data.
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VINSE Analytical Lab upgraded the analytical software package for the Biolin Scientific QCM-D to include DFind, providing users with a comprehensive toolbox for real-time analysis of surface-interaction phenomena, thin-film formation, and layer properties.
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