Stories from the NNI
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis podcast series features voices from the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). Researchers and innovators discuss their work at the nanoscale, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’ve connected with the NNI.
If you want to learn more about nanotechnology, visit www.nano.gov or email us at [email protected] and check back here for more stories.
To celebrate the NNI, special anniversary episodes of the Stories from the NNI podcast series will share the perspectives of experts from academia, government, and industry on key research and development advances in nanotechnology and how the NNI has changed the nanotechnology landscape. These experts will share their thoughts on emerging applications and research questions at the expanding boundaries of nanotechnology. The series will also highlight what has been learned about the potential environmental, health, and safety implications of nanomaterials, as well as the safe handling procedures that have been developed.
If you’d like to share your story, please contact us at [email protected].
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
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A Conversation with Craig Bandes, CEO of Pixelligent Technologies
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThis episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast features Craig Bandes, CEO of Pixelligent, a company that manufactures tunable, high-refractive-index nanocrystal formulations that enable extended-reality devices, organic light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and optical sensors. Mr. Bandes describes how funding received through Federal government grants has helped support the scalability and manufacturability of Pixelligent technologies and shares his perspectives on training the next-generation ...
Inspiring curiosity, creativity, and action in students with nanotechnology
October 06, 2023 14:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWhat do superheroes, sloth backpacks, and digital movie projectors all have in common? In this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Marshall Escamilla, co-host of the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids; Matthew Jackson, a physics teacher at Cobb County School District in Marietta (near Atlanta), GA; and Matt Pleil, a research professor of mechanical engineering and a cleanroom manager at the University of New Mexico answer this question and describe how they inspire curiosity, creativi...
Introducing Nano4EARTH and our podcast guests
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBThis is Part 1 of a "Stories from the NNI" podcast episode on perspectives from participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023). This episode was broken down into six parts, and listeners can choose any part in which they are most interested. Full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4wjGabGUTYY7X0Nvs4hlXBGB6Vqacih If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Bar...
Why aren't these technologies deployed already?
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBThis is Part 5 of a "Stories from the NNI" podcast episode on perspectives from participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023). This episode was broken down into six parts, and listeners can choose any part in which they are most interested. Full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4wjGabGUTYY7X0Nvs4hlXBGB6Vqacih If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Bar...
Near-term solutions don’t have to be sexy!
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBThis is Part 2 of a "Stories from the NNI" podcast episode on perspectives from participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023). This episode was broken down into six parts, and listeners can choose any part in which they are most interested. Full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4wjGabGUTYY7X0Nvs4hlXBGB6Vqacih If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Bar...
Nanotechnologies are already having an impact
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis is Part 6 of a "Stories from the NNI" podcast episode on perspectives from participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023). This episode was broken down into six parts, and listeners can choose any part in which they are most interested. Full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4wjGabGUTYY7X0Nvs4hlXBGB6Vqacih If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Bar...
Education as a carbon abatement strategy
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBThis is Part 4 of a "Stories from the NNI" podcast episode on perspectives from participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023). This episode was broken down into six parts, and listeners can choose any part in which they are most interested. Full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4wjGabGUTYY7X0Nvs4hlXBGB6Vqacih If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Bar...
Is this the golden hour of nano entrepreneurship?
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBThis is Part 3 of a "Stories from the NNI" podcast episode on perspectives from participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023). This episode was broken down into six parts, and listeners can choose any part in which they are most interested. Full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4wjGabGUTYY7X0Nvs4hlXBGB6Vqacih If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Bar...
Trailer for "Perspectives from Participants in the Nano4EARTH Kick-off Workshop" podcast episode
April 20, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, four participants in the Nano4EARTH kick-off workshop (Jan. 24–25, 2023; Washington, DC, and virtual) provide their perspectives on various topics related to climate change and nanotechnology that were discussed during the workshop. The podcast episode will be coming soon! If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & C...
Using Nanotechnology to Make Renewable Fuel from Sunlight: A Conversation with Dan Nocera
October 07, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dan Nocera, the Patterson Rockwood Professor of Energy at Harvard University, describes how he and his team have developed a nanostructured device, called an artificial leaf, which works like a leaf by using sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen; then, the hydrogen can be used to generate renewable fuel. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS ...
Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with the NNCO Staff
July 25, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this special episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Lisa Friedersdorf, the Former Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, reflects with the NNCO staff on the NNI’s impact on the nanotechnology landscape. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/VJK6EDO65Vg Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Mus...
Studying Unusual Properties of Two-Dimensional Materials: A Conversation with Leo Li
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Leo Li, Assistant Professor of Physics at Brown University, describes his work studying unusual properties of two-dimensional materials. Also, he discusses the importance of accessing instrumentation from nanotechnology research facilities in order to pursue his scientific research. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube ...
Building Crystal Nanostructures from Self-Assembling Nanoparticles
July 04, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Sharon Glotzer, the Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, discusses her research on how to build crystal nanostructures from self-assembling nanoparticles and the role of entropy in ordering nanoparticles into these nanocrystal structures. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is pro...
Growing Nanowires to Create Functional Devices for On-Demand Nanoelectronics
June 27, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Michael Filler, Associate Professor and the Traylor Faculty Fellow in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, describes how his team is growing nanowires to create functional devices for on-demand nanoelectronics. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https:/...
Designing Bio-Based and Sustainable Nanostructured Polymers: A Conversation with Thomas Epps, III
June 06, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Thomas Epps, III, the Allan and Myra Ferguson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, describes how he and his team are designing bio-based and sustainable nanostructured polymers. He also discusses the importance of federal government-funded user facilities in conducting scientific research in his laboratory. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov ...
Monitoring Plant Health with Optical Nanosensors: A Conversation with Juan Pablo Giraldo
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Juan Pablo Giraldo, Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, describes optical nanosensors that he and his team have developed and tested to monitor plant health and alleviate plant stress. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episod...
Using Nanowires to Label Cells for Cancer Treatment: A Conversation with Beth Stadler
May 09, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, speaks with Beth Stadler, Professor and Associate Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, about her work using magnetic nanowires to label cells, with potential applications in cancer treatment. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning ...
Using nanocrystals to make smart window materials: A Conversation with Delia Milliron
April 18, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Delia Milliron, the T. Brockett Hudson Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Bill L. Stanley Endowed Leadership Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses her work using nanocrystals to make smart window materials that could help reduce the energy needed to heat and cool buildings. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]...
Better Understanding Catalytic Nanoparticles: A Conversation with Jen Dionne
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Jen Dionne, Senior Associate Vice Provost of Research Platforms and Shared Facilities and Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University, discusses her research on catalytic nanoparticles, and the importance of interdisciplinarity and diversity in problem solving. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided...
Developing Approaches to Treat Trauma of the Central Nervous System: A Conversation with Erin Lavik
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Erin Lavik, Professor of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses her work on developing approaches to treat trauma and diseases of the central nervous system. She also talks passionately about her students, their work and helping them grow and flourish. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. C...
Addressing Big Societal Challenges with Nanotechnology: A Conversation with Tod Pascal
February 28, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Tod Pascal, Assistant Professor of NanoEngineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, discusses the role of nanotechnology in addressing big societal challenges. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/LVqJFO6UYsw CREDITS Special t...
The Importance of Interdisciplinarity in Nanomedicine: A “Stories from the NNI” Podcast Snippet with Paula Hammond
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBIn this Snippet from the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Paula Hammond, the David H. Koch Professor in Engineering and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT, discusses the importance of interdisciplinarity in her research. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2j535O_j5xs CREDITS Special thanks to: ...
Developing Sensors to Detect Environmental Pollutants: A Conversation with Sherine Obare
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Sherine Obare, the Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses her work developing sensors to detect environmental pollutants. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. Fo...
Fostering Interest in Nanotechnology at the Community College Level: A Conversation with Peter Kazarinoff
January 31, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Peter Kazarinoff, Professor in Engineering at Portland Community College, discusses how he makes his students excited about nanotechnology and its applications in many sectors of the economy. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/gi9DtXFYv2E CREDITS Special tha...
Developing Nanotechnology-Enabled Devices for Renewable Energy Applications: A Conversation with Jeff Blackburn
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dr. Jeff Blackburn, a senior scientist and group manager at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO, discusses how he and his team are developing new devices that incorporate nanomaterials and could be used for renewable energy applications. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Special thanks to: Jeff Black...
The Importance of Standards in the Commercialization of Graphene: A Podcast Snippet with Jeff Draa
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBIn this Snippet from the "Stories from the NNI" podcast, Jeff Draa, CEO of Grolltex, talks about the importance of standards in the commercialization of graphene. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/7ClDq8dUoAA CREDITS Special thanks to: Jeff Draa Grolltex Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: Inspirat...
Investigating the Properties of Oxide Nanostructures and Interfaces: A Conversation with Xia Hong
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Xia Hong, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses her work investigating the properties of complex oxide nanostructures and interfaces. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/T8TRjBxKnSw CREDITS Special thanks ...
Assessing the Safety of Cellulosic Nanomaterials: A Conversation with Jo Anne Shatkin
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dr. Jo Anne Shatkin, President and Founder of Vireo Advisors, discusses how her company is leading efforts to assess the safety of cellulosic nanomaterials. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/ioD-9Kq5YpU CREDITS Special thanks to: Jo Anne Shatkin Vireo Adv...
Using Nanotechnology to Prevent Infections on Medical Devices: A Conversation with Scott VanEpps
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Scott VanEpps, an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Biomedical Engineering and the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program at the University of Michigan, describes nanotechnology-related strategies that he and his team have developed to prevent bacterial infections on medical devices. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Close...
Measuring biochemicals in the body at the nanoscale: A Conversation with Heather Clark
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Heather Clark, Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry at Northeastern University, discusses her work on developing biosensors to measure, at the nanoscale, how biochemicals are regulated in the body. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/mcqWDtcJvUw CREDITS Sp...
Pushing the Resolution Limits of Electron Microscopes to Explore Atomic Structures: A Conversation with David Muller
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, David Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and the co-director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science, highlights the progress made over the years to continuously improve the resolution of electron microscopes in order to explore atomic structures in more detail. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email u...
Locating Nanoparticles Inside Cells with Specialized Equipment: A Podcast Snippet with Scott VanEpps
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBIn this snippet from the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Scott VanEpps, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan, about the specialized equipment that he uses to locate nanoparticles inside cells. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel....
Studying the behavior of cement at the nanoscale: A Conversation with Ange Akono
September 20, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Ange Akono, an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, discusses her work on improving the properties of cement by studying its behavior at the nanoscale. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/A95_lLAg89I CREDITS S...
Nanotechnology’s Impact on Research, Education, and Public Outreach: A Conversation with Vinayak Dravid
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Vinayak Dravid, the Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, describes nanotechnology’s significant impact on scientific research, educational programs, and public outreach activities. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be...
Advancing Nanotechnology with User Facilities: A Conversation with Adam Rondinone
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dr. Adam Rondinone, Co-Director for the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, a user facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), discusses the critical role DOE-funded user facilities have in nanotechnology research and development. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to:http...
Teaching Nanotechnology in High School: A Conversation with John Weisenfeld
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, John Weisenfeld, a high school science teacher in Pasco, WA, discusses how he teaches nanotechnology and motivates his students to pursue STEM careers. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to:https://youtu.be/AKoK2Disc58 CREDITS Special thanks to: John Weisenfeld Pasco High Scho...
Nanotechnology’s Role in Solving Global Societal Challenges: A Podcast Snippet with Himanshu Jain
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBIn this snippet from the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Prof. Himanshu Jain, the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University, about nanotechnology’s role in solving global societal challenges. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://y...
Quantum Sensors and Nanotechnology: A Conversation with Clarice Aiello
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Clarice Aiello, Assistant Professor and quantum engineer at UCLA, discusses her work on quantum sensors and how it is benefiting from advances in nanotechnology. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/OYRK4zgSYQw CREDITS Special thanks to: Clarice Aiello UC...
Exploring the Unique Properties of Glass: A Conversation with Himanshu Jain
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, speaks with Prof. Himanshu Jain, the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University, about the unique properties of glass, from the nanoscale to the macroscale. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube c...
Using Optical Light to Probe Materials at the Nanoscale: A Conversation with Jim Schuck
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Jim Schuck, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, discusses his work on developing optical techniques to probe materials at the nanoscale. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/C-trmuIZi60 CREDITS Special thanks to: Jim Schuck ...
Thinking outside the box with protein-based materials: A Conversation with Kristi Kiick
May 11, 2021 16:11 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of Stories from the NNI, Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, speaks with Kristi Kiick, the Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware, about her work on protein-based materials, her thoughts on the future of nanotechnology, and her advice to students interested in nanotechnology. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://yo...
Improving the Immune System’s Response to Viral Infections: A Conversation with Pamela Bjorkman
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Pamela Bjorkman, the David Baltimore Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech, discusses her work on using nanotechnology to design more effective vaccines against viral infections. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/SOiVRQnNKo4 CREDITS Spe...
Diagnosing disease and monitoring infections with biosensors: A Conversation with Dan Roxbury
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Dan Roxbury, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, discusses his work on biosensors that could be used to diagnose diseases or monitor infections. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/-8ecb0C7BA8 CREDITS Special thanks to...
Shaping the Future of Communication Systems with Nanotechnology: A Conversation with Rhonda Franklin
April 05, 2021 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Rhonda Franklin, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, discusses how she became interested in electrical engineering and her fascination with nanotechnology’s role in the development of future communication systems. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go ...
Tackling Breast Cancer with Nanotechnology: A Conversation with Sanchita Bhatnagar
March 22, 2021 13:30 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Sanchita Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, discusses her work using nanoparticles to fight triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of breast cancer in which tumor cells spread to other parts of the body. Prof. Bhatnagar also discusses the significant role interdisciplinary collaboration has played in her research and the importance of mentoring research students by allowing them to be independent whi...
Looking Back to the Beginning: A Snippet with Chuck Black
February 15, 2021 14:30 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBIn this Snippet from the Stories from the NNI podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Dr. Chuck Black, Director of the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, about his first job out of school and his first interaction with one of his heroes. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/g1CvqEyGCbk CREDIT...
Quantum Effects Applied to Biology and Energy: A Conversation with Rama Podila
February 01, 2021 14:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode of Stories from the NNI, Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, speaks with Rama Podila, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University, about his research exploring quantum effects in nanomaterials for a wide variety of applications. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, ...
Incorporating Nanotechnology into the Classroom: A Snippet with Kurt Kolasinski
January 18, 2021 14:30 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBIn this Snippet from the Stories from the NNI podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Kurt Kolasinski, Professor of Physical Chemistry at West Chester University, about his approach to teaching nanotechnology and inspiring students. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/MzGtE8KV9HQ CREDITS S...
Interdisciplinarity in Nanotechnology: A Snippet with Matt Hull
December 28, 2020 14:30 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBIn this Snippet from the Stories from the NNI podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Matt Hull, Associate Director for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at NanoEarth and Founder of Nanosafe Inc, about his experiences with interdisciplinarity in nanotechnology. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube Channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/VgVq...
Looking to the Future of Nanotechnology: A Snippet with Jeff Welser
December 21, 2020 14:30 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBIn this Snippet from the Stories from the NNI podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Jeff Welser, Vice President in IBM Research, about his view on the future of nanotechnology. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/RYBldELCJO0 CREDITS Special thanks to: Jeff Welser IBM Research Mus...