Oliver Brand, the executive director of the Georgia Tech Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology (IEN) and the site director for SENIC, passed away on April 13, 2023. 

Oliver will be remembered for his kindness, enthusiasm, support, and excellence in the field of nanotechology.  He will be greatly missed.

Article and Photo Courtesy of IEN

On June 5, 2023, twelve interns from two North Carolina community colleges and four North Carolina universities will begin an outstanding experiential learning opportunity with the mentorship of faculty, staff, and graduate students from JSNN and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  This program is supported by Intel's Mindshare Program which seeks to increase awareness of and participation and retention in career opportunities in the semiconductor industry for community college students, undergraduates, and graduate students.

Article Courtesy of Intel and Photo Courtesy of JSNN 

JSNN Represented at 2023 INFRAMES Conference in Venice, Italy

Two graduate students from JSNN, Anjali Kumari and Zelena Johnson, along with staff member, Dr. Chartanay Bonner, recently represented JSNN at The International Network for Researching, Advancing, and Assessing Materials for Environmental Sustainability (INFRAMES) Conference in Venice, Italy.

Article and Photo Courtesy of A. Kumari

Instrumentation Spotlight: 

Exaddon Metal 3D Printer

Exaddon’s CERES μAM system prints microscale metal objects by electrodeposition. The system is optimized for printing free-standing microscale structures such as pillars, needles, coils, and lattices on existing surfaces, such as ICs or wafers. This system is located in the Marcus Biocleanroom at IEN.  If you have any questions or requests, please contact Nikolas Roeske.

Images Courtesy of IEN 

Video and Article Courtesy of IEN

Capabilities Spotlight:

Rigaku Smartlab XE and Smartlab SE XRDs:  Four in-situ Temperature Stages

Photo Courtesy of IEN

The Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) at Georgia Tech is pleased to announce that the Rigaku Smartlab XE and Smartlab SE XRDs now have four in-situ temperature stages installed and available for use. If you have any questions or requests, please contact David Tavakoli to discuss your research needs. 

JSNN's Education and Outreach Efforts Make a Big Impact in NC

JSNN's Education and Outreach Team facilitated eighteen events during the months of March, April, and May 2023.  These events included visiting numerous K-12 classrooms, hosting field trips at JSNN, participating in local STEM Fairs, assisting with the NC Science Festival through Science Everywhere at UNC-Greensboro, and much more.  One of the most meaningful opportunities to share Nano and STEM with the community was through STEM Night at Fairview Elementary School in High Point, NC.  We are grateful for opportunities to interact with our community and to help build the next generation of nanoscientists, nanoengineers, and STEM professionals.

Photos Courtesy of Fairview Elementary School and Article Courtesy of The High Point Enterprise

June 16-July 28, 2023-Draelos Science Scholars Program

June 26-June 30, 2023-Nanoscience Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers

July 17-July 21, 2023-JSNN ExPlorers Program

As the new academic year approaches, SENIC will continue to offer “Intro to Nanotechnology” virtual workshops through IEN and "Rise to Nano" experiences through JSNN.  Contact Education and Outreach Teams at IEN and JSNN for more information.