UW labs win $4.5 million NSF nanotechnology infrastructure grant

The University of Washington and Oregon State University have won a $4.5 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation to advance nanoscale science, engineering and technology research in the Pacific Northwest and support a new network of user sites across the country.

Nanotechnology expertise earns Virginia Tech a spot in National Science Foundation network

The award, which carries $2.5 million in funding for five years and is renewable for a second five-year period, will establish the Virginia Tech National Center for Earth and Environmental Nanotechnology Infrastructure.

Cornell nanotechnology facility receives $8 million NSF grant

The National Science Foundation has selected the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) to be part of the newly established National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI). Cornell will receive $8 million from the federal agency over five years.

Targeted drug delivery with these nanoparticles can make medicines more effective

Nanoparticles wrapped inside human platelet membranes serve as new vehicles for targeted drug delivery.

Shoving protons around

Review highlights molecular-level work involved in creating a design guide for catalysts for use of sustainable energy.

Quantum science as a photorealistic online game (w/video)

For the first time, two research laboratories were created as complete, photorealistic computer simulations allowing university and high-school students as well as the general public to virtually access unique instruments.

NSF-funded network set to help businesses, educators pursue nanotechnology innovation

The partnership, called the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN), is led by NC State and is supported by a five-year, $5.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.