Micro Nano Technology Education Center

“Intro to Nano for Educators” Workshop
2022-01-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Sessions available every Friday, January 28–March 4, noon–2:00 p.m. (ET)
Electronics, energy, construction, medicine, consumer products and even fashion are all benefiting from innovations at the nanoscale. STEM education cannot ignore this integral avenue of research and career advancement. Discover activities and content you can use to create your Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned lessons or workforce development programming.
Session topics include:

What is nano?
Properties and phenomena
Fabrication
Characterization
Applications
Opportunities

For more information about this free virtual workshop, visit Penn State’s Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization’s website. An asynchronous learning option is also available.
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Education and Workforce Development for U.S. Microelectronics Industry – Innovative Approaches and Best Practices for Preparing and Expanding the U.S. Semiconductor Workforce
2022-02-03 07:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The State University of New York (SUNY), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) invite you to take part in a workshop focusing on current challenges in the education and workforce development pipeline for current and future microelectronics manufacturing and design in the U.S. Workshop sessions will focus on best practices for successful, impactful and scalable education, workforce development (EWD) and outreach strategies as well as new and innovative approaches to EWD for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. To learn more please go to www.suny.edu/ewdworkshop

ASEE Workforce for Industry 4.0 Webinar
2022-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
As part of the ongoing Workforce for Industry 4.0 Webinar Series, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) will present the webinar “Community Colleges and ATE Programs Addressing Workforce for Industry 4.0.” This event will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022, from noon to 1:30 pm (EST).
The webinar will feature comments from ATE Program Director Celeste Carter, a short talk by Stanley Black and Decker VP Marty Guay, and a moderated panel featuring PIs from five ATE centers. Attendees will also receive information about collaboration resources and new funding opportunities.
Interested community members can register for the webinar or find more information on the Industry Workforce 4.0 page.

Georgia Science Teachers Association: 2022 GSTA Conference
2022-02-10 08:00 - 2022-02-12 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Georgia Science Teachers Association: 2022 GSTA Conference, February 10- 11, 2022; Hilton Peachtree City Conference Center. Additional virtual sessions will be presented on Saturday, February 12, 2022. https://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/Conference

Journal Writer's Group Preps New Authors for Peer Reviewed Writing
2022-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The Journal Writers Group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10am PST.
The J ATE Journal Writers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff published authors and peer-reviewed journal writing hopefuls. The Writers Group brings together first-time authors with experienced authors to help mentor new authors through peer-reviewed journal writing, submitting, revising, and proofing.
Access to the group is via the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/tUnK8GnwiKgAh7XL6

Journal Reviewer's Group Serve as Mentors for Community College Faculty Article Reviewers
2022-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The Journal Reviewers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9am PST.
The J ATE Journal Reviewers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff who review or are interested in reviewing journal articles. The Reviewer’s Group brings together first-time reviewers with experienced reviewers to help mentor new reviewers to write impactful reviews.
Event access sign-up form is here: https://forms.gle/ivjxNWtMMUjUp2ib8

Applications of Micro and Nano Scale 3D Printing in Medicine and Electronics
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
You don’t want to miss this special event on FEB 23 from the The Additive Manufacturing Coalition. Please see the great lineup of speakers, including Dr. Karren More, Director, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, who we’ve just added.

Wednesday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Live Zoom Forum
Applications of Micro and Nano Scale 3D Printing in Medicine and Electronics
RSVP: https://www.addmfgcoalition.org/events (As of 17FEB, over 90 participants are registered)
Panelists:
Mr. John Kawola, Chief Executive Officer, Boston Micro Fabrication
Dr. Ahmed Busnaina, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Nano OPS, Inc.
Mr. Aaron Sather, US DOD Sales Manager, Nano-Dimension
Dr. Karren More, Director, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Virtual Innovations Conference
2022-02-28 00:00 - 2022-03-03 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Virtual Innovations Conference will be held on February 28-March 3, 2022 (League for Innovation in the Community College). The Innovations Conference, now in its 24th year, is the foremost convening for professionals dedicated to improving and enhancing teaching and learning, leadership and management, and the community college experience. This international event provides a forum for collaboration among academic experts and thought leaders, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and inspirational community college programs from around the world.
For more information go to: https://www.league.org/inn2022

International Technology and Engineering Education Association Conference (Orlando)
2022-03-09 08:00 - 2022-03-12 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
International Technology and Engineering Education Association Conference – Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy: The Role of Technology and Engineering in STEM Education. Keys to Success! March 9-12, 2022 in Orlando, FL. For more information go to:
https://www.iteea.org/Activities/Conference/ITEEA2022.aspx

National Science Teachers Association annual meeting in Houston
2022-03-31 00:00 - 2022-04-02 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The National Science Teachers Association annual meeting is March 31 – April 2, 2022 in Houston, TX. There will be a booth co-sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) and National Nanotechnology Coordination Office offering information on free resources for educators.
There will also be a session on nanotechnology education resources by the nano@Stanford NNCI site.
More information: https://www.nsta.org/houston-national-conference-science-education

The Power to Change the World
2022-04-22 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
There are 103 Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) in the United Stated. HBCU’s have existed for for over 200 years and deliver over 27% of the STEM graduates while educating only 10% of the African Americans in higher education in the US. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the expertise, innovation, entrepreneurialism and manpower/woman power of this critical American heritage to be part of the solution for semi-conductor re-birth in the US. Other countries are positioned to far exceed the US in moving to the next level. How does the US win in this race? Use all the best talent available.
Registration Required, Visit: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816463183649/WN_kM2kba6uTiaNH_klZpAtmw?MNT-Calendar
Presenter: Valinda Scarbro Kennedy, IBM Global University Specialty Programs Manager
Valinda Scarbro Kennedy is the IBM Global University Specialty Programs Manager. Valinda and her team work with higher education leadership worldwide in Medical Institutions and Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) providing access to industry resources to bridge the gap between academic programs and high demand career skills. The team works with medical/nursing/life sciences/pharmaceutical institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) to provide faculty and students industry experiences using IBM’s academic program for no-charge access to resources. The goal is to build critical skills with artificial intelligence, quantum computing, internet-of-things, data science, design thinking, cyber security, blockchain and other hot technology areas through engagement with academic, government and industry leaders to augment education to include the accelerated use of advanced technology into most disciplines.
Now into her 34th year at IBM, Valinda has held a variety of engineering, sales, services, and executive management positions. These assignments include:

HBCU Strategist
Global universities academic initiative high touch program manager
Management of sales specialist, technical architects, and business development executives
Financial services client unit director
Ecosystem development manager
Market segmentation and development leader
Technical sales and support specialist and manager
Services business development executive
Disaster recovery specialist
Systems engineer

Degrees include a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and an associate degree in Computer Science from West Virginia State University in 1987 and 1988. Activities include being a Trustee, Senior Usher and Choir member at Logan Street Baptist Church, Monday Night Ladies Bowling Team Captain and on the advisory boards at West Virginia State University, Bluefield State College and the University of Illinois Chicago Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program. Valinda is also an on-going mentor to veterans with American Corporate Partners and holds an appointment on Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Cyber Security Executive Council.
More info: https://www.congress.gov/116/crec/2019/12/03/CREC-2019-12-03-pt1-PgH9212.pdf

AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Annual Conference
2022-04-30 00:00 - 2022-05-02 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The live AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Annual Conference will be held on April 30-May 2, 2022 in New York, NY.
One of the largest convenings of community college professionals that offers engaging speakers, relevant professional development, and unsurpassed networking opportunities. AACC Annual creates opportunities to design and solve today’s priority challenges and to identify opportunities and innovation to support the country’s community college students.
For more information go to: https://s1.goeshow.com/aacc/annual/2022/index.cfm

Register Now: Microtechnology Nanotechnology Health and Safety Course
2022-06-13 08:00 - 2022-06-16 17:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
Do you teach a course involving fine powders, aerosols, and/or nanoparticles?
Are you unsure of how to handle these materials safely in your lab or classroom?

This summer MNT-EC is offering a four-day workshop on Micro/Nanotechnology Health and Safety, to be held June 13-16, 2022. Offered by the University of Minnesota’s Environmental Health Sciences Division and its Nano Center, the MNT Health and Safety workshop will cover safety practices in the instructional laboratory, including understanding micro/nanoparticle properties, selecting and using personal protective equipment, and safely carrying out chemical syntheses of nanomaterials.
Presenters:
Dr. Peter Raynor – University of Minnesota

Dr. James Marti – University of Minnesota

A travel stipend may be available for qualifying individuals. Course is limited to 15 participants. Click the RSVP button below to register and receive more information from the Micro Nano Safety team.

MNTeSIG Live! 2022 - Virtual and In-Person Half Day Events
2022-07-25 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver)
The Micro Nano Technology education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG) is comprised of educators and industry partners who work together to bring micro and nanotechnology to classrooms across the US and internationally. Our Mission is to foster collaboration between educators at all levels, industry, and agencies for relentless improvement of the micro and nano technology workforce. Come join us for presentations, networking, and professional development!
Join us at our two-part MNTeSIG 2022! Live event this year! Register and choose one or both events!

July 20 (Virtual, 12-16:30 Eastern Standard Time)
July 25 (Face to Face, Salt Lake at HI TEC- 1pm to 4:30pm Mountain Standard Time)

This year’s event will be split in two halves, a virtual (zoom) event on July 20th – which will include presentations, keynote, and a virtual student poster session as we did last year.
The second half will be in-person as part of the High Technology Impact Conference – pre-conference 1/2 day session on Monday, July 25th in the afternoon at the HI TEC Conference
Learn more and register: https://MNTeSIG.net

Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond)
2022-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site.
As part of Mall of America’s 30th Birthday celebration, the mall-wide event aims to inspire youth showcasing a variety of STEAM careers in action.
June 16, 2022 – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 1 million STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) jobs will have been added by the year 2030, meanwhile in 2022, the national shortfall of highly-skilled technical workers hit 3.4 million.
In an effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities, including educational and career pathways, to K-12 youth and their families, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) along with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) will host EXPERIENCE STEAM at Mall of America August 10 – 14, 2022.
Utilizing nearly every inch of common area space inside and outside the 5.6 million square foot retail and entertainment destination, the week-long event will feature a spectrum of STEAM opportunities for attendees, regardless of age, academic background or social constraints, including experiential learning activity booths, professional development workshops, student camps, robotic competitions, advanced skills training and more. All aspects of the event will be free and open to the public.

Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (9am to 12pm)
2022-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (in-person workshop, not virtual)
Vacuum Technology is an important but not well known technology that enables manufacturing and cutting-edge research. Come learn why vacuum technology is so important in manufacturing a variety of products we rely on every day. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to perform hands-on activities that could be included in a classroom experience like expanding objects under vacuum to confirm Boyle’s law or boiling water under vacuum to determine its vapor pressure.
Presenter: Nancy Louwagie – She/Her – Instructor Vacuum Technology, Normandale Community College
Wednesday, 8/10/22

If you are looking for the Afternoon workshop from 1pm to 4pm, please register at this link:

https://micronanoeducation.org/event/fundamentals-of-and-fun-with-vacuum-technology/

Both Workshops are on Wednesday and IN-PERSON

12 participant spaces available for each workshop (4 on each demonstration system)
Target audience: 7th – 12th grade educators and 2 year Community college/technical college faculty
Location: Mall of America, STEAM Event

Photonics Workshop
2022-08-11 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
This Fundamentals of Photonics Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic photonics theory and concepts supported by hands-on laboratory activities, and an overview of the photonics industry and photonics related careers. Participants will perform laboratory experiments and learn about the characteristics of light and lasers. Each participant will receive a “Light & Optics Experiment Kit” (valued at $100). This institute is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281).
Dates: August 11 and 12, 2022
Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Frank Reed
Location: Mall of America, STEAM Event

3D Printed Electronics: A Primer. 45 minutes
2022-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online
In this workshop we will learn about the various technologies and deposition methods to print electrically conductive features to fabricate electronics circuits.
Presenter: Frank Silva
Register for the Workshop here.

Arduino Microcontroller Workshop
2022-08-13 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
This Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation, hands-on laboratory activities, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos, interface sensors and output devices, and build, test, and troubleshoot circuits. Each participant will receive a “Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit” (valued at $110). This workshop is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281).
Dates: August 13 and 14, 2022
Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Greg Kepner
Location: Mall of America, Experience STEAM Event

Opportunities and Internships at NASA JPL
2022-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online
In this session, undergraduate and graduate students will learn about current missions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, upcoming research objectives for solar system exploration, and how they can contribute. We will cover internships and programs at JPL, how and when to apply, and what reviewers are looking for in a strong application.
Presenter: Brandon Rodriguez
Workshop
REGISTER HERE.

Incorporating Demonstrations and Models into Lecture Courses
2022-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Workshop
In this workshop, teachers and lecturers are invited to discuss resources around promoting engagement in lecture-style courses. We will demonstrate several activities in chemistry, physics, and earth science that can be easily done in any sized classroom to help students conceptualize big ideas.
Presenter: Brandon Rodriguez
Register here.

Microelectronics Semiconductor Research Community Virtual Workshop (CHIPS Act of 2022)
2022-09-08 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online
On Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9, 2022, from 12PM to 3:30PM (EST), please join to discuss ideas surrounding semiconductor workforce development and academic infrastructure and to hear the speakers’ perspectives about trends in semiconductor R&D and advanced manufacturing.
The two-day online workshop aims to examine how the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure can interact with the various components of the CHIPS Act of 2022. The workshop content will be used to create a report that could inform CHIPS funding as it relates to USICA, NSTC, NAMP, the Microelectronics Commons, NSF Engines, and FuSe. The workshop will combine invited talks by leading researchers in academia and industry with panel discussions to develop concrete action items to address the CHIPS initiative.
Registration Link in Details Box Below via Stanford University.
More details about the workshop can be found in the PDF attachment linked below. This file may auto-download depending on your computer settings – check your downloads folder if it does not open automatically.

DOWNLOAD: Microelectronics_Semiconductor_Research_Community_Workshop_Announcement.v2

Optional Direct link from NNCI with more detail on each panelist:

https://nnci.net/sites/default/files/inline-files/Microelectronics%20Workshop%202022_2.pdf

Reference:

USICA – The United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, formerly known as the Endless Frontier Act
NSTC – National Science and Technology Council
FuSe – NSF Future of Semiconductors program solicitation
NSF Engines – NSF Regional Innovation Engines
NAMP

MNT-EC Journal Writing Workshop 2022
2022-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Format: Online
Date: Sept 13 – 15, 2022
Time: 10am-12noon PST
Register: https://forms.gle/PZNxU75cPFhiixpm8
Presented by: Peter Kazarinoff, Neda Habibi, Ozgar Cakmak, Janet Pinhorn
Overview:
Join us for an intensive 3-day workshop to prepare community college faculty to submit papers to peer-reviewed journals. This online workshop is led by Peter Kazarinoff, MNT-EC co-PI and faculty at Portland Community College. We will cover how peer-reviewed journals work, as well as how to write, submit, review, edit and publish in peer-reviewed journals to advance in your career. Stipends available for qualified faculty.
Agenda:

Day 1
Introduction: peer-reviewed journals, why publish, finding journals

Day 2
Peer-review journal process, writing

Day 3
Reviewing for journals, wrap-up, formation of writers and reviewers

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain the peer-reviewed journal write/review/revise/publish process
List at least one journal you can publish your work in
Explain the parts of a peer-reviewed journal submission

Like Driving a Car: Acquiring Quality SEM/FESEM Images in Different Situations
2022-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Getting good SEM/FESEM images is dependent on both the sample conditions (conductivity, bulk vs. thin film, etc) and the instrument’s imaging parameters (e.g., beam voltage, beam current, working distance, detector, etc). Over the course of training and interacting with hundreds of different FESEM users Dr. Liu has observed the most important things a new user needs to know without overwhelming them with theory and trivial operational routines. This allows new users to conceptualize and visualize the electron beam behavior relative to the observed imaging. This webinar will simplify and explain the complex nature of SEM/FESEM imaging by drawing analogies to common things in everyday life such as writing with a pencil and driving a car.

Speaker: Bangzhi Liu, PhD
Bio: Dr. Bangzhi received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and worked as a postdoctoral research scholar in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State University. He is currently employed by Penn State Materials Research Institute as an assistant research professor. He has over 20 years’ experience in materials characterization (FESEM, TEM, Auger, etc) and thin film deposition (PVD and ALD). He has authored and coauthored over 40 peer-reviewed journals.
Registration:
https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516565307447/WN_N_g1Bpv_Qui59PHPfHm7FA

The CHIPS Act Has Passed: Now What?
2022-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Funding for the CHIPS Act has been signed into law, providing tremendous opportunities for semiconductor industry organizations to expand production in the U.S. Although additional guidance from the Departments of Defense and Commerce is required around the specific application form and process, it’s critical for organizations to understand the programs, if their organization qualifies, and how to participate.
REGISTER Here for the September 21 webinar starting at 9am Pacific.
Specific topics to be covered include:

An overview of all the opportunities available for participants, including in workforce development and R&D
How funding will be administered including notional RFP process details, deadlines and which government agencies will manage the process
Setting your organization up for success including selecting the right partners to advance your project

Can’t make it to our webinar? Be sure to register so you can receive the recording and presentation material after the event. If you prefer a personal introduction to this topic, please register for a 1:1 follow-up in the registration form.
SPEAKERS

John Cooney – Vice President of Global Public Policy & Advocacy, SEMI
Joe Stockunas – President, SEMI Americas
Tom Stringer – National Leader of Site Selection & Business Incentives, BDO USA, LLP
The Honorable Ian Steff – President & CEO, mySilicon Compass

Zoom in on Microscopy: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum Sept meeting
2022-09-27 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Zoom in on microscopy and its connections to chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering using hands-on virtual research tools!

This session will offer an overview about nanoscience and how microscopy tools such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM) can be brought directly into your classes remotely. Dr. Zac Gray of the NSF-supported Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK) Network will show attendees how to conduct a remote session with an SEM and image biological and manufactured samples. He will demonstrate how nanoscience can be used as a tool to explore many STEM subjects. The session will end with a tutorial on how to sign up for a free remote session through the NACK website.

The NanoEducators Quarterly Forum provides K-12 teachers with opportunities for community building, ideas for classroom experiments, and engagement with nanotechnology researchers.

September 27, at 5:30 pm EDT. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ypmwwrtv

Download the NanoEducator PDF flyer here.
Image Courtesy of Omni Nano and Marco Curreli. Photo taken during Utah–NanoFab HI-TEC Tour Microscopy SEM TEM

High Throughput Automation of Synthetic DNA and RNA on Nanostructured Ceramic Films
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Fully synthetic oligonucleotides are critical in nearly all disciplines of modern biology and precision medicine. Synthetic Biology, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) diagnostics, mRNA vaccines, interference RNA cancer therapeutics, self-amplifying saRNA. Access to abundant, high quality synthetic DNA and RNA at gram scales overnight could be a game changer for the future of healthcare and personalized medicine 1) reducing the time for the discovery of safe and effective biologics, 2) significantly increasing the clinical Phase I pipeline success and 3) reaching profitability years in advanced to recover R&D costs.
Typical commercial offerings for 500 ng of a single lyophilized gene take from 5 to 15 business days and cost over $2500 to produce. For even partial combinatorial libraries of mRNA biologics this process can become time consuming and prohibitable expensive. We will discuss how the use of nano-structured ceramic films enables the synthesis of hundreds of DNA genes in gram quantities overnight. Furthermore, we will describe how these nano-structured ceramics can be manufactured without the use of expensive, currently highly backlogged, nanofabs through the use of conventional physical and chemical means.

Speaker: Mario Blanco, PhD, President & CEO
Bio: Dr. Blanco holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from UCLA. After working in the chemical and software industry for 10 years he was recruited by Caltech and NASA/JPL as a Research Scientist (1993-2010) and Senior Manager. He has 14 granted patents and over 65 refereed science articles. 15+ years’ experience in three prior startups: Program Manager at Molecular Simulations (Sunnyvale, CA), CSO at Liox Power (Pasadena, CA), CEO at CeliacAid (Temple City, CA). He founded Nanopec Inc. in 2017 to enable Synthetic DNA full automation to protect, heal and rejuvenate the human body. Dr. Blanco was recently featured by AzBio as one of the most promising CEOs for the Biotech industry in Arizona and Nanopec recognized by The Flinn Foundation as a top 6 new startups. Under his leadership Nanopec has filed 5 patents and established national and international R&D collaborations with some of the largest DNA banks and CDMOs. He is known for a lifetime of mentoring young promising scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.
Registration: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116565305861/WN_l-BHXQ–RmuvarQofloggQ

Standalone stretchable device platform for human health monitoring
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Speaker: Dr. Huanyu Cheng
Date: November 16, 2022 at 1 pm ET
Abstract: Conventional electronics today form on the planar surfaces of brittle wafer substrates and are not compatible with 3D deformable surfaces. As a result, stretchable electronic devices have been developed for continuous health monitoring. Practical applications of the next-generation stretchable electronics hinge on the integration of stretchable sustained power supplies with highly sensitive on-skin sensors and wireless transmission modules. This talk presents the challenges, design strategies, and novel fabrication processes behind a potential standalone stretchable device platform that (a) integrates with 3D curvilinear dynamically changing surfaces, and (b) dissolves completely after its effective operation. The resulting device platform creates application opportunities in fundamental biomedical research, disease diagnostic confirmation, healthy aging, human-machine interface, and smart internet of things.
Short biography: Dr. Cheng is the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State University. His research group focuses on the design, fabrication, and application of the standalone stretchable device platform. Larry has co-authored more than 120 publications with total citations >15,000 according to Google Scholar. His work has been recognized through the reception of numerous awards, including the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, 2022 Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Functional Materials Division (FMD) Young Leaders Professional Development Award, 2021 NIH Trailblazer Award, MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35 China) in 2021, 2021 Scialog Fellow in Advancing BioImaging, 2021 Frontiers of Materials Award from TMS, Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017, among others. He also serves as the associate editor for 7 journals and reviewer for > 200 journals.
Registration: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1216637709471/WN_DJuRaXhvTg6d0VUC0zdTQQ

Use A Scanning Electron Microscope: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum _NOV
2022-11-30 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Zooming in over Zoom! Learn how to use a scanning electron microscope remotely from your classroom’s computer
Description: In the last NanoEducators forum, participants had the opportunity to zoom in on microscopy and its connections to chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering using hands-on virtual research tools. The first session of this series offered an overview about nanoscience and how microscopy tools such as scanning electron microscopes can be brought directly into your classes remotely. In this second session, Dr. Yves Theriault, of the NSF-supported San Diego Nanotechnology Infrastructure, will provide participants with hands-on experience controlling a scanning electron microscope remotely from their computer, directly over Zoom, without the need for additional software. Attendees will have the opportunity to image classroom-relevant samples, such as pollen, phytoplankton and zooplankton, gecko’s feet, an optical card, and a butterfly’s wing. The session will end with a quick tutorial on how to sign up for a free remote microscopy session through the Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK) Network.
Date and time: November 30, 5:30–6:30pm EDT / 2:30-3:30pm PDT
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4ev2vuj4

High Vacuum System Operation Basics Workshop at Normandale Community College
2022-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Vacuum Technology instructor Tom Johnson will facilitate a 90-minute online workshop session on High Vacuum System Operation Basics. The first workshop will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, from noon – 1:30 pm CT. The same workshop will also be offered on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, again from noon – 1:30 pm CT.
Participants will learn the basic sequence of operation for a simple high vacuum system. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice performing a basic sequence of operation through remote access to Normandale’s Vacuum Equipment Trainer system.
Each workshop is limited to 30 participants.
Normandale’s Vacuum Technology classes are geared toward educating individuals who will work as technicians to support maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum systems in manufacturing and research settings. Participants will receive information about how to register for Normandale’s spring semester 2023 classes.
(A) Monday, December 12 noon – 1:30 PM CT Workshop
Register in advance for the 12/12 workshop.
OR
(B) Wednesday, December 14 noon – 1:30 PM CT Workshop
Register in advance for the 12/14 workshop.
