On behalf of the entire VINSE team, I wish you all a Happy New Year 2026. This semester, VINSE welcomes Professor Matthew Day to our community. The Day Lab, located in ESB, will contribute primarily to the Nano-Optics and Nano-Materials core research thrusts and will strengthen our community’s efforts in quantum materials and applications. Matt has already supported new investments in VINSE infrastructure - a new Heidelberg µMLA Laser Writer will be acquired and installed in the cleanroom later this year, enhancing capabilities for research, teaching, and outreach.
After a successful launch this fall, we are looking to expand the VINSE Industry Affiliates Mentoring Program, which connects students with professionals from our IAP community for career insight and guidance. If you are interested in participating as an industry mentor or student mentee, please reach out to the VINSE administrative team. We also encourage students to regularly check the VINSE Job Board, where new internships, research, and full-time opportunities are being added throughout the semester.
We look forward to another productive and collaborative semester and appreciate the ongoing engagement of all our faculty, students, staff, and partners.
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VINSE Welcomes Matthew Day
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VINSE welcomes Matthew Day, Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy and Electrical & Computer Engineering. The Day Lab will focus on the fundamental optical and electronic properties of quantum materials, employing advanced optoelectronic and spectroscopic techniques.
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IAP Industry Mentoring Program: Spring Enrollment Now Open
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The VINSE Industry Affiliates Mentoring Program launched this fall and received a 4.6/5 rating from participants. Students connected with IAP professionals for career guidance and industry insight. Spring mentor-mentee pairings are underway, and both new mentors and mentees are invited to participate.
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Seeding Success Awarded for New VINSE Laser Writer
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VINSE has been awarded Seeding Success funding to support a new Heidelberg µMLA Laser Writer for the cleanroom. Led by PI Matt Day, the new system will replace an aging workhorse tool and add enhanced capabilities that support research, teaching, and outreach across a wide range of disciplines.
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NanoMaker 2025: Turning Student Ideas into Real-World Prototypes
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The Nanoscale Innovation and Making course challenged Vanderbilt students to solve problems that benefit society using nanoscience. Participants identified how nanotechnology could address these problems, developed prototypes in VINSE facilities, and presented a product pitch.
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VINSE Researcher Highlights
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Apply Now for VINSE Summer 2026 Undergraduate Tech Crew!
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The VINSE Summer 2026 Tech Crew program is now accepting applications. This paid, 10-week opportunity offers Vanderbilt students hands-on experience working in a Class 100 cleanroom, gaining practical skills with advanced nanofabrication and characterization tools while supporting high-impact research, education, and outreach. Applications are due February 15, 2026.
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VINSE IAP Job Board Continues to Grow
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The VINSE Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) Job Board continues to expand, with new internship, research, and full-time positions being added throughout the semester. Opportunities are posted by IAP member companies and partners and span a range of disciplines relevant to the VINSE community. Students are encouraged to check the job board regularly for the latest postings and application deadlines.
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