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
As part of VINSE鈥檚 25th anniversary celebration, we will recognize former VINSE Directors Leonard Feldman and Sandra Rosenthal for their leadership and contributions to VINSE.
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November 19, 2026
2:20-3:40 Student Life Center, Ballroom
Featured Research Talks
Spanning immunoengineering, quantum materials, colloidal synthesis, and advanced materials chemistry, featuring:
Asheley Chapman, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Matthew Day, Physics and Astronomy
Janet Macdonald, Chemistry
Vikash Khokhar, Interdisciplinary Materials Science 鈥� Student-Selected Speaker -
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
Modified Self-Amplifying RNAs Are the Next Frontier in RNA Therapeutics
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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