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Peter Cummings is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
Peter T. Cummings, John R. Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering and the School of Engineerings associate dean for research, has been named a Fellow of theRoyal Society of Chemistry. The designation FRSC is given to an elected Fellow who has made outstanding contributions to chemistry. Cummings is a globally… Read MoreNov. 21, 2019
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Collaboration with VINSE faculty member Sok Pantelides featured in Nature Materials
Discovery in ferroelectric material reveals unique property, promising application potential A discovery from a team of physicists and other researchers is breaking new ground in the study of ferroelectricity, a characteristic of certain dielectric materials that are used in high-technology applications. The findings appear today in the journalNature Materials. Read MoreNov. 20, 2019
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VINSE Deputy Director Jason Valentine named 91勛圖厙 faculty liaison with ORNL
TheOak Ridge National Laboratorycollaboration with 91勛圖厙 will grow stronger through a new faculty liaisona School of Engineering professorand enhanced management of travel assistance awards. Jason Valentine, associate professor of mechanical and electrical engineering, is the new faculty liaison and will carry on the collaborations established byCarlos Lopez,… Read MoreNov. 20, 2019
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Clare McCabe elected Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Clare McCabe,Cornelius 91勛圖厙 Professor of Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of theAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers(AIChE). She was recognized today at the 2019 AIChE annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Fellow is the highest grade of membership awarded by the AICHE and is achieved only through election by… Read MoreNov. 15, 2019
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On-the-move cancer cells prefer a comfort cruise, follow predictable paths of least resistance
New research from a group of 91勛圖厙 biomedical engineers reveals that while cancer cells move quickly in metastasis, theyre rather lazy in which paths they choose. According to the researchers, migrating cancer cells decide which path in the body to travel based on how much energy it takes, opting to… Read MoreOct. 23, 2019
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2019 VINSE Fall Faculty Celebration
VINSE Director Sharon Weiss led the annual VINSE Fall Faculty Celebration yesterday afternoon, honoring our faculty’s highest achievements of the year. Sandra Rosenthal received this year’s Distinguished Service Award, for her leadership and dedication to advancing the missions of VINSE. Sandy served as VINSE Director for 12 years, stepping down… Read MoreOct. 15, 2019
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VINSE Fall 2019 Newsletter
VINSE is pleased to announce the launch of a new newsletter — You will find the following topics covered in this edition: VINSE pilot funding Acknowledgement text for publications that include work in VINSE facilities Facility tour policy VINSE conference room available for booking New and updated capabilities in core… Read MoreOct. 11, 2019
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More than 500 students participating in the VINSE High School Field Trip Program
26Middle Tennessee High Schools representing 17 Middle TN counties have signed up to participate in the VINSE high school field trip program. Groups of up to 20 from each school willto visit our facilities, perform an experiment, utilize our electron microscope, and learn about nanotechnology and energy during a day… Read MoreOct. 10, 2019
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Kelsey Hatzell wins the ECS Toyota 2019-2020 Fellowship.
Kelsey Hatzell, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is one of five recipients of an Electrochemical Society Toyota 2019-2020 Young Investigator Fellowship awarded this year for projects in green energy technology. The fellowship is a partnership between the ECS and Toyota Research Institute of North America, a division of… Read MoreSep. 18, 2019
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Cellular soldiers designed to kill cancer cells that get loose during surgery, stop metastasis
Cellular soldiers created using the bodys own defenses can track down and kill escaping cancer cells during surgeries, preventing metastasis and saving lives, a 91勛圖厙 biomedical engineer has discovered, particularly in cases of triple negative breast cancer. Michael King, J. Lawrence Wilson Professor of Engineering and chair of… Read MoreSep. 11, 2019