Stories from the NNI

In this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Hunter McDaniel, Founder and CEO of UbiQD (Los Alamos, NM), discusses his experience launching and growing this company, which manufactures nanoparticles called quantum dots. McDaniel describes various applications of these quantum dots in the agricultural, national security, and energy sectors and explains the importance of federal grants, pa...

This 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 manufactur...

What 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 th...

This 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 nano...

This 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 nano...

This 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 nano...

This 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 nano...

This 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 nano...

This 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 nano...

In 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...

In 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 lea...

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov.   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. Fo...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 info@nnco.nano.g...

In 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 resea...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 nanot...

In 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 li...

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov.   Closed captioning is provided on our YouT...

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov.   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel....

In 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 o...

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov.   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTub...