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Photo of Semilab SE-2000 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

New Semilab SE-2000 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer at MIT.nano

Instrument can provide information on various properties of thin films via a combination of optical characterization and modeling.

September 25, 2020

Jason Sanabia, president and CEO of Raith America (left), with Vladimir Bulović, the founding faculty director of MIT.nano and the Fariborz Maseeh (1990) Professor of Emerging Technology.

Raith joins MIT.nano Consortium

Precision technology manufacturer becomes 12th founding member.

July 22, 2020

“I'm hoping that MIT becomes a center for electron microscopy,” professor Frances Ross says. “There is nothing that exists with the capabilities that we are aiming for here.”

A wizard of ultrasharp imaging

To oversee its new cutting-edge electron microscopy systems, MIT sought out Frances Ross’ industry-honed expertise.

July 12, 2020

Joel Jean PhD ’17, co-founder of Swift Solar, stands in front of the company’s sign at its permanent location in San Carlos, California.

Startup with MIT roots develops lightweight solar panels

“The inventions and technical advancements of Swift Solar have the opportunity to revolutionize the format of solar photovoltaic technology.”

June 15, 2020

While superior battery technology is still in our future, MIT Vice President for Research Maria Zuber is already encouraged by the increased use of renewable energy.

Maria Zuber on climate change: “Breakthroughs will happen”

MIT’s vice president for research identifies three areas that show particular promise for climate action.

April 22, 2020

Students from the first academic course to use MIT.nano's facilities pose in the facility's soft lithograpy space with technical instructor Scott Poesse (left).

Meet the first undergraduate users of MIT.nano

Micro/nano processing course fabricates devices in MIT.nano’s facilities.

March 25, 2020

How can an institution like MIT grow, and simultaneously work to lessen its greenhouse gas emissions and contributions to climate change?

MIT continues to advance toward greenhouse gas reduction goals

Investments in energy efficiency projects, sustainable design elements essential as campus transforms.

February 21, 2020

A center of excellence powered by MIT.nano, SENSE.nano received substantial interest in its 2019 call for proposals, making for stiff competition.

SENSE.nano awards seed grants in optoelectronics, interactive manufacturing

The mission of SENSE.nano is to foster the development and use of novel sensors, sensing systems, and sensing solutions.

February 13, 2020

Designed by Wilson HGA and completed in 2018, the 216,000 square-foot MIT.nano building, located in the heart of MIT’s campus, is a shared resource for MIT faculty, students, and researchers, as well as external academic and industry users.

MIT.nano receives international sustainability award

“Go Beyond” Award celebrates commitment to excellence in efficiency and sustainability.

January 28, 2020

Left to right: MARC committee members and MIT graduate students Navid Abedzadeh, Mayuran Saravanapavanantham, Haozhe Wang, Elaine McVay, Qingyun Xie, Jatin Patil, Jessica Boles, Rachel Yang, and Rishabh Mittal.

MIT graduate students lead conference on microsystems and nanotechnology

Student committee puts together research showcase while balancing coursework, qualifying exams, and extracurriculars.

January 22, 2020

Cornell University’s Paul McEuen gives the inaugural Mildred S. Dresselhaus Lecture on cell-sized sensors and robots.

Paul McEuen delivers inaugural Dresselhaus Lecture on cell-sized robots

Cornell University professor and physicist uses nanoscale parts to create smart, active microbots.

December 4, 2019

The 2019 Lam Research Tech Symposium brought together Lam’s global technical staff, academic collaborators, and industry leaders with MIT faculty, students, and researchers for a two-day event on smart systems for semiconductor manufacturing.

Smart systems for semiconductor manufacturing

Lam Research Tech Symposium, co-hosted by MIT.nano and Microsystems Technology Lab, explores challenges, opportunities for the future of the industry.

November 25, 2019

The section of the MIT.nano courtyard that runs along the south side of the building has been named the Improbability Walk, in honor of Mildred Dresselhaus.

Improbability Walk at MIT.nano honors Mildred Dresselhaus

Courtyard space celebrates beloved professor’s research and mentorship.

November 15, 2019

MIT.nano announces the Mildred S. Dresselhaus Lectures

Cornell University’s Paul McEuen will inaugurate series to honor beloved MIT professor.

November 5, 2019

Roger Howe, William E. Ayer Professor of Engineering, Stanford University (center), with Farnaz Niroui, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science and Perspectives in Nanotechnology series organizer (left), and Vladimir Bulović, faculty director of MIT.nano and Fariborz Maseeh Chair in Emerging Technology (right).

Fireside chat with Don Eigler wraps up MIT.nano “Perspectives in Nanotechnology” seminars

Series featured five experts who played seminal roles in understanding the nanoscale.

October 21, 2019

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