Annual Meeting
The second meeting of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) will provide an opportunity for IAP members, industry leaders, alumni, faculty and students to strengthen existing connections and continue fostering collaboration. Industry representatives will gain further insights into the VINSE community and explore the valuable resources and opportunities available through the IAP. With future IAP gatherings planned annually each fall, leaders in nanoscience and nanotechnology will come together to:
- Learn about faculty and student research
- Discuss the latest nanoscience discoveries
- Review student posters and current projects
- Network with prospective employers/employees
- Learn more about industry leaders
- Interview students from nano-related departments
- Re-connect with VINSE alumni
- Take personal lab tours (upon request)
IAP Members Schedule
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November 19, 2026
12:00-2:00 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Networking Lunch & Student Poster Session
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November 19, 2026
2:00-2:20 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Opening Remarks Dr. Sharon M. Weiss
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November 19, 2026
2:20-3:40 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Research Talks
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November 19, 2026
3:40-4:10 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Networking Break
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November 19, 2026
4:10-5:00 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Keynote Lecture Dr. Mark Grinstaff, Boston University
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November 19, 2026
5:00-7:30 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Networking Reception
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November 20, 2026
9:00-10:00 349A Featheringill Hall
Breakfast with a roundtable discussion with VINSE Leadership (IAP members only)
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November 20, 2026
10:30-11:30 360 Engineering Science Building
Industry Career Panel (IAP members only)
Hotel Information
Hotels - Standard Room Rates
2400 West End Ave, Nashville TN 37203
(615) 340-8000
2100 West End Ave, Nashville TN聽 37203
(615) 320-1700
2555 West End Ave, Nashville TN聽 37203
(615) 321-1300
2021 Broadway, Nashville TN聽 37203
(615) 340-6376
Questions?
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Sarah Ross
Senior Program Manager