Oct 9th, 2016 – RTNN Nano Image Contest

National Nanotechnology Day will be held on October 9, 2016. In celebration, RTNN is hosting a nano-themed image contest. The winning image will be highlighted prominently on the RTNN website and awarded $109 in honor of the nanometer. Submissions due October 3, 2016. Details regarding this event can be found in RTNN website.

In celebration of National Nanotechnology Day, several events have been scheduled. Details can be found in RTNN website.

• Exploring Light Technologies: October 9, 2016, 1-4 pm, The Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF), will host tours and demonstrations to celebrate the “fun and fascinating power of light.” (Flier attached)
• Atom Art, Beauty at the Atomic Scale: September 20 – November 20, 2016, Museum of Life and Science: Dr. Jim LeBeau (NC State), is curator of an upcoming art exhibit highlighting his work examining the atomic structure of different materials.
• How fast can you run 100 billion nanometers? The National Nanotechnology Coordinating Office encourages you to upload photos and videos of yourself running #100BillionNanometers.