The University at Albany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) welcomes the Capital Region community to campus for a series of conversations and events in celebration of NANOvember.
NANOvember Lectures
From biomedical technologies and artificial intelligence to how nanotechnology holds the potential for understanding diseases and developing cell therapy, CNSE will host three engaging lectures at the ETEC building and UAlbany's Department of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (DNSE) at the Albany NanoTech Complex.
NOTE: Non-U.S. citizens must register at least two weeks in advance for the November 21 Albany NanoTech Complex event. All registrants will receive a follow up email a few days prior to the event date to confirm your security clearance and approval to attend the event at the Albany NanoTech Complex. No photography is permitted inside the building.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
6 to 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
UAlbany ETEC Building, Room 149A/151A
1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226
Topic
Nanotechnology and nanoscale fabrication techniques have held promise for a wide range of research areas ranging from computer chip technologies to biological and biomedical technologies. In this presentation, Nate Cady will give an overview of his research in the areas of biosensors, development of novel computing hardware for neuromorphic computing and artificial intelligence platforms.
Presenter
Professor Cady earned his BA and PhD from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and is currently an Empire Innovation Professor of Nanobioscience and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at UAlbany.
Professor Cady has active research interests in the development of novel biosensor technologies and biology-inspired nanoelectronics, including novel hardware for neuromorphic computing. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is an inventor on 11 patents. His research has been supported by the NIH, NSF, AFRL, ARL, DOE, ONR and SRC, as well as multiple industry partners.
Monday, November 11, 2024
6 to 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
UAlbany ETEC Building, Room 149A/151A
1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226
Topic
The convergence of nanotechnology, biomedical engineering and cell biology has led to emerging approaches to integrating biologically active components, such as cells and proteins into micro- and nanofabricated scaffolds and devices. These bioengineered systems present exciting opportunities to serve as models for understanding diseases, drug testing and development of cell therapy, particularly for age-related diseases.
Presenter
Yubing Xie is a Professor of Nanoscale Science & Engineering at University at Albany. She has expertise in nanobiotechnology, bioengineering, stem cell therapy and tissue engineering. Her research program focuses on nanoengineering stem cell-based µ-tissue complex to advance the understanding of diseases and regenerative medicine, supported by NSF and NIH.
She has published over 70 peer-reviewed journal publications, has eight patents and has edited one book, The Nanobiotechnology Handbook. She has received many awards, including the NSF CARRER Award and the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6 to 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
UAlbany's DNSE at the Albany NanoTech Complex
257 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12203
Topic
In the manufacturing of semiconductors, lithography is a fabrication process that transfers highly sophisticated circuit patterns onto a silicon wafer to create semiconductor devices such as microchips.
Presenter
Anton deVillier is the vice president for Research and Development at Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), USA. At TEL, deVilliers oversees advanced lithography and pattern pathfinding, which are critical steps in the creation of integrated circuits.
Note: Non-U.S. citizens must register at least two weeks in advance.
STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day
Discover how working with atoms and molecules can make the extraordinary happen, from fun household experiments to running the world’s most innovative computers.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
UAlbany ETEC Building on the Harriman Campus
1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226
UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) welcomes students from throughout the Capital Region to learn how nanotechnology, engineering and science are making a difference in our lives now and in the future.
2nd through 8th grade students
- Participate in more than 20 hands-on STEM activities and experiments, hosted by New York State Master Teachers, corporate partners from Albany NanoTech and UAlbany student organizations from CNSE and our Atmospheric Science Research Center.
- See drones and robots in action and participate in a Lego challenge activity, hosted by the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity along with other UAlbany science departments.
- Take a tour of the New York State Mesonet if you're interested in atmospheric science.
- See a demonstration using the UAlbany Science Sphere in ETEC with members of the Climate Science program.
Middle and high school students
Explore how to prepare for study and careers in nanotechnology, engineering and science with industry leaders and UAlbany faculty at 11 a.m. in the ETEC building.
Advanced registration is required.
Contacts
NANOvember Lectures: Carmen Gero at [email protected]
STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day: Shelley Salerno at [email protected]