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, partnerships, and technology licensing in the growth and expansion of UbiQD. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Hunter McDaniel (UbiQD) Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 manufacturability of Pixelligent technologies and shares his perspectives on training the next-generation technical workforce. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to:  Craig Bandes (Pixelligent) Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 the University of New Mexico answer this question and describe how they inspire curiosity, creativity, and action in students with nanotechnology. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Marshall Escamilla (Tumble Science Podcast for Kids), Matthew Jackson (Cobb County School District), and Matt Pleil (University of New Mexico). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to: Baratunde Cola (Georgia Tech & Carbice Corporation), Victoria DiStefano (U.S. Department of Energy), Mariel Kolker (Morristown High School), and Jeff Miller (Kavli Foundation). Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk. 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.

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 learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to:  Dan NoceraHarvard University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/VJK6EDO65Vg Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/6_TiTEk9ys0 CREDITS Special thanks to:  Leo LiBrown University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/VE1CICHdW1U CREDITS Special thanks to:  Sharon GlotzerUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/z_pOTJ6xGhc CREDITS Special thanks to:  Michael FillerGeorgia Tech Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 research in his laboratory. 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. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/-u6Go72KKEo CREDITS Special thanks to:  Thomas Epps, IIIUniversity of Delaware Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/suq5fHMPX0g CREDITS Special thanks to:  Juan Pablo GiraldoUniversity of California, Riverside Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/fiuAikVsumY CREDITS Special thanks to:  Beth StadlerUniversity of Minnesota Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 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. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2wCUEqJ78mU CREDITS Special thanks to:  Delia MillironUniversity of Texas at Austin  Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube Channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/DIGQHXY58QI CREDITS Special thanks to:  Jen DionneStanford University  Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 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. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/po0VD9R4eiQ CREDITS Special thanks to:  Erin LavikUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County  Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/LVqJFO6UYsw CREDITS Special thanks to:  Tod PascalUniversity of California, San Diego  Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2j535O_j5xs CREDITS Special thanks to:  Paula HammondMIT  Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/QYwBrL0631M CREDITS Special thanks to:  Sherine ObareNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro  Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

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 YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/gi9DtXFYv2E CREDITS Special thanks to:  Peter KazarinoffPortland Community College Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/qd-rp0nvjec CREDITS Special thanks to:  Himanshu JainLehigh University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to:  Jeff BlackburnU.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/7ClDq8dUoAA CREDITS Special thanks to:  Jeff DraaGrolltex Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/T8TRjBxKnSw CREDITS Special thanks to:  Xia HongUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/ioD-9Kq5YpU CREDITS Special thanks to:  Jo Anne ShatkinVireo Advisors Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/0pq-kO_WgGs CREDITS Special thanks to:  Scott VanEppsUniversity of Michigan Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/mcqWDtcJvUw CREDITS Special thanks to:  Heather ClarkNortheastern University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/bUrhtmQIMlA CREDITS Special thanks to:  David MullerCornell University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/-dXmLv2Y_7Q CREDITS Special thanks to:  Scott VanEppsUniversity of Michigan Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/A95_lLAg89I CREDITS Special thanks to:  Ange AkonoNorthwestern University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/D_2yzQZ97w4 CREDITS Special thanks to:  Vinayak DravidNorthwestern University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to:https://youtu.be/_KO7MMbpX2Y CREDITS Special thanks to:  Adam RondinoneCenter for Integrated Nanotechnologies Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to:https://youtu.be/AKoK2Disc58 CREDITS Special thanks to:  John WeisenfeldPasco High School, Pasco, WA Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/qd-rp0nvjec CREDITS Special thanks to:  Himanshu JainLehigh University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/OYRK4zgSYQw  CREDITS Special thanks to:  Clarice AielloUCLA Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/H0lF-jxbXEg CREDITS Special thanks to:  Himanshu JainLehigh University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/C-trmuIZi60 CREDITS Special thanks to:  Jim SchuckColumbia University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...​https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ 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.

In 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://youtu.be/SfSpJNiSzps If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. CREDITS Special thanks to:  Kristi KiickUniversity of Delaware Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlookhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode Produced by:  Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.   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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/SOiVRQnNKo4 CREDITS Special thanks to:  Pamela BjorkmanCaltech Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...​https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/-8ecb0C7BA8 CREDITS Special thanks to:  Dan RoxburyUniversity of Rhode Island Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...​https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​ 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov.Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/IaFZx3ow1wUCREDITSSpecial thanks to:  Rhonda FranklinUniversity of MinnesotaMusic:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlookhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcodeAny 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.

In 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 while being there for them when they need help.   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. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/Ba1nWKUPfFc CREDITS Special thanks to:  Sanchita BhatnagarUniversity of Virginia Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlookhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode 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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/g1CvqEyGCbk CREDITS Special thanks to:  Chuck BlackCenter for Functional NanomaterialsArgonne National Laboratory Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlookhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode Produced by:  Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.   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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/J23U5i3DTUA CREDITS Special thanks to:  Rama PodilaClemson University Music:  Corporate Uplifting by Scott Holmes  http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Uplifting_1985https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode Produced by:  Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.   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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/MzGtE8KV9HQ CREDITS Special thanks to:  Kurt KolasinskiWest Chester University Music:  Corporate Uplifting by Scott Holmes  http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Uplifting_1985https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode Produced by:  Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.   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.

In 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 info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube Channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/VgVqjRGMCjg CREDITS Special thanks to:  Matt HullVirginia Tech Music:  Corporate Uplifting by Scott Holmes  http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Uplifting_1985https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode Produced by:  Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.   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.