Stories from the NNI

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Tina Brower-Thomas (Executive Director of the Center for Integrated Quantum Materials at Howard University) about the importance of user facilities and cutting-edge tools in nanotechnology and quantum research, the work that CIQM is doing to increase diversity in STEM, and the importance of raisin...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Bob Ehrmann (Managing Director at Penn State University’s Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization) about the work that is being done in nanotechnology workforce development and nanotechnology education. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at inf...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Professor Bill Wilson (Executive Director of the Center for Nanoscale Systems at Harvard University) about the importance of working across disciplines, the critical role of facilities and equipment enabled by the NNI to pursue research in nanotechnology, and the benefits that CNS provides to the rese...

In this Tech Pathways episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Christina Lomasney (CEO and President of Modumetal Inc.) about the electrochemical process her company has developed to produce corrosion-resistant nanolaminated alloys, the company’s comprehensive approach to protecting its intellectual property portfolio, and the significant role user...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Jeff Neaton (Director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Molecular Foundry) about the convergence of theory and experiment in nanoscience, the computational tools that are available at the Molecular Foundry, and where he sees nanotechnology making an impact on world challenges. If you woul...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dan Herr (Professor & Nanoscience Department Chair at the Joint School for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering) about his personal nanotechnology journey, his experience in the semiconductor industry, and his recent work on biomimetic materials and bioinspired systems and processes. If you would like...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Jason White (Vice Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station) about his work at the intersection of nanotechnology and agriculture, including the potential for nanoscience to improve the efficiency of crop production. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nan...

In this Tech Pathways episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Vince Caprio (Founder and Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association [NanoBCA]) about his memories of the early establishment of the NNI, his thoughts on major advances in nanotechnology for the past 15 years, and NanoBCA’s role in advocating for the NNI and ena...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Professor Kurt Kolasinski (Professor of Chemistry at West Chester University) about using self-limiting chemistry to form porous silicon nanoparticles and nanostructured silicon materials, key research advances enabled by nanotechnology -- such as the development of better catalysts, novel 2D material...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Celia Merzbacher (Associate Director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium) about the connection between nanotechnology and quantum information science and technology, the role of nanotechnology in enabling multidisciplinary research, and the impact of nanotechnology on the private sector...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Sean Hearne (Director of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory) about the unique role of nanotechnology user facilities in enabling key research advances in electronic miniaturization, energy storage, the conversion of carbon dioxide into fuel, and biomimicry...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Michelle Bradbury (Professor of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University) about the progress being made in developing nanoparticle-based imaging agents and their potential in enhancing the diagnosis of diseases and the treatment of patients. Dr....

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Dr. Mark Reed (Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Yale University) about the significant impact that nanotechnology has been having in many areas, including electronics, energy, and the environment. Dr. Reed also discusses the importance of the national user facilities that have been ena...

In this Tech Pathways episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of the NNCO) speaks with Mark Shaw (CEO of UltraTech International, Inc.) about the materials his company is developing that use nanotechnology, including a superhydrophobic coating that repels liquids. Mark also shares his experience taking an invention to the marketplace, discusses his company’s efforts in nan...

In this special 15-year anniversary episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Dr. Mike Meador, Program Element Manager for Lightweight Materials and Manufacturing for NASA’s Game Changing Technologies Program about the exciting nanotechnology research currently happening at NASA and nanotechnology developments that have taken place at NASA over the p...

In this special 15-year anniversary episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, talks with Jennifer Miller, an undergraduate Nanoengineering and Materials Science student at UCSD, about getting started in nanotechnology, capitalizing on opportunities, and building transferable skills for your career while in college. Closed captioning provided on our YouTube chann...

In this special 15-year anniversary episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, talks with Professor Mark Tuominen of University of Massachusetts, Amherst, about the path nanotechnology R&D has taken, the many commercial applications of nanotechnology, and the challenges that nanotechnology will likely address in the future. Learn more about nanotechnology at www....

In this Technology Pathways episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO talks with Miguel Galvez, CEO of NBD Nano, about his company, their story, and his advice to future entrepreneurs. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. Find this episode here: Learn more about nanotechnology at www.nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special tha...

In this special anniversary episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf (Director of NNCO) talks with Dr. Chuck Geraci (Associate Director for Emerging Technologies at NIOSH) about how NIOSH works with industry to ensure workplace safety, the progress that’s been made in nano EHS over the last 15 years, and areas where nanotechnology can help solve problems in the future. Closed caption...

In this special anniversary episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of NNCO, talks to Dr. Marcie Black, CEO and Co-founder of Advanced Silicon Group. Marcie and Lisa discuss the promise of nanotechnology to solve the world’s problems, Marcie’s experience developing her technology, and her thoughts on the NNI. Closed captioning provided on our YouTube channel. For this epis...

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of NNCO, talks with Martin Ben-Dayan, CEO and Founder of Metashield LLC, about his company, the promise of advanced materials, and challenges start-ups face. Closed Captioning is available on YouTube. Find this episode here: https://youtu.be/DyKGz2BESeM Learn more about nanotechnology at www.nano.gov or email us at info@nnco....

In this special anniversary episode of Stories from the NNI, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of NNCO, talks to Prof. Pedro Alvarez, of Rice University. Pedro and Lisa discuss the role nanotechnology plays in water security, exciting research results and applications, and his thoughts on the NNI. Closed captioning is available on YouTube. Find this episode here: https://youtu.be/ANBFWXJMw7o Learn m...

To celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the NNI, special anniversary episodes of the Stories from the NNI podcast series will showcase experts from academia, government, and industry. This inaugural anniversary episode features a conversation between Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, and Tarek Fadel, Assistant Director of the Marble Center for Cancer N...