The Joint School Of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

09/10/2026

Congratulations to JSNN Nanoengineering faculty memeber and Core Facilities co-director - Dr. Shyam Aravamudhan and Nanoengineering faculty and department chair - Dr. Emanuel Waddell on being part of the inaugural DOW grant award as part of the Accelerate-DAQ team.

Read more about it here:
https://www.ncat.edu/news/2026/09/10-million-dow-grant.php

A&T is an inaugural recipient of a five-year, $10 million U.S. Department of War grant to establish Accelerate-DAQ.

08/31/2026

What are YOU doing for Homecoming?
JSNN alumni, mark your calendars! The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is bringing alumni together throughout October for three exciting Homecoming experiences.

Join us as we reconnect, celebrate, and come back together as a JSNN community.

Save the dates:
UNCG Nanoscience Alumni
Saturday, October 3 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
UNCG Main Campus: UNCG Academic Row

All JSNN Alumni: Virtual Alumni Homecoming
Thursday, October 29 | 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

NC A&T Nanoengineering Alumni
Friday, October 30 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
NC A&T 100th Greatest Homecoming on Earth Celebration
JSNN Atrium
More details are coming soon — but for now, make sure these dates are on your calendar!

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08/25/2026

JSNN faculty, staff, current students, and alumni came together at the ACS Fall 2026 meeting in Chicago! Our current students and alumni represented JSNN through research presentations, meaningful conversations, and connections across the scientific community. We are proud to see both emerging researchers and JSNN graduates sharing their work and continuing to make an impact.

08/14/2026

Curiosity drives innovation. 🔬

Through hands-on activities, lab tours, and conversations with real researchers, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is making STEM more accessible for students and community members across North Carolina.

See how JSNN is inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and STEM leaders: https://www.uncg.edu/news/uncg-nanoscience-inspire-future-stem-leaders/

UNCG and JSNN are strengthening STEM education and inspiring the community through hands-on engagement and outreach.

08/12/2026

Research is about more than what happens in the lab. It’s about building skills, connections and confidence.

This summer, 19 undergraduate and community college students from across the country joined JSNN for immersive, faculty-mentored research experiences in nanotechnology, semiconductors, quantum technologies, advanced materials, biomedical sciences and more.

Through the NSF SENIC SUIN REU and Semi-BELLS Summer Internship Program, students gained hands-on research experience, strengthened their scientific communication skills, explored graduate school and career pathways, and built connections with researchers and peers.

The summer culminated in poster presentations where interns had the opportunity to share what they discovered — and how much they grew along the way.

Read more about their summer at JSNN 👇

https://jsnn.ncat.uncg.edu/jsnn-summer-interns-build-skills-connections-and-confidence-through-research/

This summer, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) welcomed 19 undergraduate and community college students from two- and four-year institutions across the United States for immersive, faculty-mentored research experiences spanning quantum technologies, semiconductors, nanotechn...

07/30/2026

Happy National Internship Day! 🎉

At JSNN, we love welcoming interns to our team and providing hands-on experiences that help them grow professionally and personally. Their fresh perspectives, hard work, and enthusiasm make a lasting impact, and we're grateful to be part of their journey.

Happy National Internship Day to all of our amazing interns!

07/28/2026

We loved hosting a fantastic group of 4-H students from around the Triad at JSNN! Thank you for visiting and exploring the world of nanoscience and nanoengineering with us. The future of STEM is bright! 🔬✨

07/27/2026

Major NSF Investment Highlights JSNN Leadership in Building the Bioeconomy of the Future!

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) is proud to play a key role in the newly funded NSF BRIDGES Engine, a transformative initiative that will receive up to $160 million over the next decade to help build sustainable bioeconomies and strengthen workforce development across the Southeast.

JSNN faculty members Dr. Michael Curry and Dr. Jerald Dumas will help lead the workforce development efforts for this groundbreaking project while contributing expertise in sustainable biomanufacturing and biorenewable materials. Their work will help prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators for careers in the growing bioeconomy.

As Dean Dr. Masud Chowdhury noted, this award will help bridge the gap between biological innovation and workforce readiness, creating opportunities for high-paying jobs and strengthening domestic manufacturing. The impact of this initiative will extend beyond the project region, bringing valuable knowledge and opportunities throughout North Carolina.

Congratulations to our faculty, partners, and collaborators on this remarkable achievement!

📖 Read more: https://www.ncat.edu/news/2026/07/nsf-bioeconomy.php

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N.C. A&T joins NSF BRIDGES Engine, helping advance the Southeast's bioeconomy through research and workforce development.

05/23/2026

JSNN students volunteering at the STEMfest today. Helping inspire futures scientists and engineers!

05/21/2026

Celebrating the remarkable achievements of our students! 🎉🔬

This story highlights the power of curiosity, perseverance, mentorship, and hands-on research experiences in shaping the next generation of scientists. From undergraduate research opportunities to advanced graduate studies, UNCG continues to provide students with the foundation to make meaningful contributions to science and society.

Success stories like these demonstrate the impact of investing in student research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supportive faculty mentorship. We are proud to see our graduates excel and pursue careers that advance discovery and innovation.

Congratulations to all of our students and alumni whose dedication and passion for science inspire the entire academic community.

Read the full story here: https://www.uncg.edu/news/uncg-graduate-excels-in-science/

UNCG graduate student Nooshin KianvashRad is advancing nanoscience research while leading campus initiatives and inspiring others.