RTNN is seeking to hire two paid interns for the upcoming academic year to work and learn in analytical and nanofabrication user facilities at NC State. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a community college in the Triangle area. Apply now by submitting your resume by September 1, 2023.

In celebration of National Nanotechnology Day in October, the RTNN is hosting an image contest. Winning submissions will be featured on the website and will receive awards. and be entered into a national competition. Submit your images by September 1st!

Join us for the "2023 Workshop on Nanotechnology Infrastructure of the Future" on September 12 & 13, 2023 in Washington D.C. or online! During this interactive workshop, YOU can provide essential insights and ideas towards shaping this future nanotechnology infrastructure resource.

The 2023 RTNN Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program has now concluded. 12 students from across the nation spent 10 weeks with us doing novel research on hybrid perovskite materials and presented their research at the NNCI REU Convocation in Montana. If you are interested in the 2024 program, please see our webpage and stay updated or email us to register interest! Applications will be opening this Fall. 

The RTNN has recently welcomed two new staff members! Inno Shuro is CHANL's new Outreach Engineer and Lydia Parks recently joined SMIF as an Engineer. Both will help manage technical aspects of our user facilities and support outreach efforts. Please give them a warm welcome! 

The Duke University Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF) is hosting a demonstration of the Hummink high precision capillary printing “NAZCA” system on September 27 and 28.   NAZCA allows you to directly print any material (metals, polymers, etc) onto any surface with 0.3um to 50um linewidths without the need for photomasks or etching. Interested users may sign up for a 30-60 minute demonstration - see our webpage for instructions.