{"542501":{"#nid":"542501","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The IEN Welcomes the 2016 SENIC Undergraduate Interns","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe IEN will be hosting 6 undergraduate students as research interns this summer as part of the South Eastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor\u2019s (SENIC) 2016 Undergraduate Internship in Nanotechnology (SUIN) program. The visiting undergraduate scholars will be hosted by various IEN affiliated faculty across campus for a 9 week period, from May the 22\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E until July the 29\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E, and will gain experience in laboratory research under the guidance of a faculty project director, as well a graduate student mentor. Additionally, the undergraduate researchers will have an opportunity to train on advanced fabrication and measurement equipment in the IEN cleanrooms and microscopy facilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe hosted students, their paired PIs, and research topics may be found below:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThomas Metke, Vanderbilt \u2013 Host PI: Todd Sulchek - Research Topic: \u003Cem\u003EHigh throughput cell separation with microfluidic devices\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECooper Thome, University of Tennessee \u2013 Host PI: Elsa Reichmanis - Research Topic: \u003Cem\u003ECellulose Nanocrystal Liquid Crystal Templating of Conductive PEDOT:PSS\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMichael Vander Zwaag, University of Michigan \u2013 Host PI: Kim Kurtis - Research Topic: \u003Cem\u003EMaking \u0022Greener\u0022 Concrete Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJohn Nance, University of North Carolina \u2013 Host PI: Peter Hesketh - Research Topic: \u003Cem\u003ECharacterization of NiFe Artificial Cilia\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElizabeth Tom, University of Michigan \u2013 Host PI: Michael Filler - Research Topic: \u003Cem\u003EPlasmonic-Phononic Hybrid Nanowires: New Materials for Extreme Infrared Light Focusing\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYaneira Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico \u2013 Host PI: Todd Sulchek - Research Topic: \u003Cem\u003EEffects of Metal Presence on the Structure, Reactivity and Transformation of Magnesium Oxides\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the conclusion of the program, the students will present talks and posters on their research and attend a joint, one day convocation on July 28\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E, along with the College of Engineering\u2019s SURE REU program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease join us in welcoming the attendees to Georgia Tech as we host them over the 2016 summer session. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- Christa M. 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The primary purpose of the IEN Seed Grant is to give first or second year graduate students in various disciplines working on original and un-funded research in micro- and nano-scale projects the opportunity to access the most advanced academic cleanroom space in the Southeast. In addition to accessing the high-level fabrication, lithography, and characterization tools in the labs, the students will have the opportunity to gain proficiency in cleanroom and tool methodology and to use the consultation services provided by research staff members of the IEN Advanced Technology Team.\u0026nbsp; In addition, the Seed Grant program gives faculty with novel research topics the ability to develop preliminary data in order to pursue follow-up funding sources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 4 winning projects, from a diverse group of engineering disciplines, were awarded a six month block of IEN cleanroom and lab access time. In keeping with the interdisciplinary mission of IEN, the projects that will be enabled by the grants include research in materials, biomedicine, nanoelectronics, and packaging applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Spring 2016 IEN Seed Grant Award winners are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMoez Aziz (PI Hua Wang, Electrical and Computer Engineering), \u003Cem\u003EDeveloping Cellular Sample Delivery and Isolation Techniques on the Integrated CMOS Nanoelectronic Platform\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMeredith Fay (PI Wilbur Lam, Biomedical Engineering), \u003Cem\u003EHow Do White Blood Cells Talk to Each Other? Leveraging Microfabricated Systems to Investigate Direct Neutrophil-to-Neutrophil Communication\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAugustus Lang (PI John Reynolds, Chemistry and Biochemistry \u0026amp; Materials Science and Engineering), \u003Cem\u003EElectrofunctional Paper: Flexible Paper-Based Displays\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmar Mohabir and Sterling Smith (undergraduate)(PI Mike Filler, Chemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering), \u003Cem\u003EPlasmonic-Phononic Hybrid Nanoparticles: New Materials for Extreme Infrared Light Focusing\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAwardees will present the results of their research efforts at the annual IEN User Day in 2017.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about IEN cleanroom facilities, research capabilities, and collaboration opportunities please visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ien.gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022www.ien.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.ien.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology at Georgia Tech has announced the winners for the 2016 Spring Seed Grant Awards."}],"uid":"27863","created_gmt":"2016-05-12 15:52:23","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:21:39","author":"Christa Ernst","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-05-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2016-05-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"507811":{"id":"507811","type":"image","title":"IEN Seed Grant logo","body":null,"created":"1457114400","gmt_created":"2016-03-04 18:00:00","changed":"1475895270","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:54:30","alt":"IEN Seed Grant logo","file":{"fid":"205936","name":"seed_grant_ien_pic_0.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/seed_grant_ien_pic_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/seed_grant_ien_pic_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":45984,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/seed_grant_ien_pic_0.jpg?itok=_IM83mcO"}}},"media_ids":["507811"],"groups":[{"id":"1271","name":"NanoTECH"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"141","name":"Chemistry and Chemical Engineering"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"149","name":"Nanotechnology and Nanoscience"}],"keywords":[{"id":"249","name":"Biomedical Engineering"},{"id":"560","name":"chemical engineering"},{"id":"609","name":"electronics"},{"id":"12373","name":"flexible electronics"},{"id":"67901","name":"Hua Wang"},{"id":"4993","name":"john reynolds"},{"id":"16741","name":"Michael Filler"},{"id":"2832","name":"microelectronics"},{"id":"5190","name":"nanoelectronics"},{"id":"137861","name":"Nanoplasmonics"},{"id":"172027","name":"seed grant award"},{"id":"166968","name":"the Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology"},{"id":"58001","name":"the institute for materials"},{"id":"14681","name":"Wilbur Lam"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39441","name":"Bioengineering and Bioscience"},{"id":"39451","name":"Electronics and Nanotechnology"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["david.gottfried@ien.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"522751":{"#nid":"522751","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Nanovation podcast aims to broadcast small science to a big audience","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOne only needs to look at the enormous popularity of the Twitter feeds of scientists such as Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye to know that gone are the days in which science communication was confined to the pages of peer reviewed journals and the lecterns of academic conferences.\u0026nbsp; Blogs allow researchers to disseminate their interests, discoveries, and musing on a specific topic or field. Discussions no longer need be limited to writing, as audio recordings in the form of podcasts are easy to produce and access. Moreover, social media enables anyone to ask questions or offer their insights in return.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese new methods of communication, which can reach anyone in the world, effectively for free, spurred Dr. Michael Filler to launch the Nanovation podcast.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the term nanotechnology refers to the science of the small, matter at the nanometer scale, the research has broad applications across scientific and technological boundaries. Solar cells, batteries, anti-cancer drugs, smart textiles, cosmetics, concrete, and household paints are just a few of the varied products that are currently using, or may soon use, nanotechnology. According to Dr. Filler, \u201c\u2026the technologies that emerge from our capability to manipulate matter at ultra small scales will profoundly change everyday life. Nanotechnology is a more precise way of doing everything \u2014 making things, assembling things, measuring things, sorting things, etc. From construction and energy to health and information technology, few industries will be immune to its influence.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Nanovation podcast is a forum to address the big questions, challenges, and opportunities of nanotechnology. By bridging the gap between what\u2019s happening in research labs and commercial technology development, the podcast ultimately aims to understand where the nanotechnology road leads and how it will impact society. 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They found that surface species, specifically hydrogen atoms and methyl groups, decorate the nanowire\u2019s surface and are essential for the stable growth of nanowires made from germanium.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the study\u2019s findings, without the presence of hydrogen and methyl adsorbing (or adhering) to the nanowire sidewalls, the liquid droplet that sits atop the nanowire could slip, causing growth to cease. \u201cThese surface species, hydrogen and methyl molecules, act like a layer of Rain-X, keeping the droplet in place,\u201d Filler explains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur work shows that without these surface adsorbates, growth doesn\u2019t happen. No one knew that before,\u201d says Filler, whose research team published its findings in a recent issue of the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of the American Chemical Society\u003C\/em\u003E. \u201cFor as long as scientists have been using this growth method \u2013 more than five decades \u2013 we didn\u2019t know that anything was present on the wire surface.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that the scientific community is aware of this key aspect of nanowire synthesis, researchers will be able to better design processes and precursors to choreograph nanowire growth, Filler says. 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