The Kavli Nanoscience Institute

04/15/2025

KNI Lab researcher Piero Chiappina explains quantum entanglement - check it out!

12/18/2024

Reminder! The KNI SURF-the-WAVE program supports fellowships for undergraduate researchers who pursue a nanoscience-based project at Caltech.

The application deadline is Jan 10, 2025.

Visit https://kni.caltech.edu/programs/kni-surf-the-wave-fellowships for more details

Applications are OPEN for Caltech's summer undergraduate research fellowships!

Each year the KNI sponsors up to five successful applicants who pursue a nanoscience-related project with a Caltech faculty mentor. Learn more about the KNI SURF-the-WAVE Prize here: https://kni.caltech.edu/programs/kni-surf-the-wave-fellowships

In order to be considered for the STW prize, students must be from a non-Caltech college or university, intend to pursue a PhD, and meet the WAVE program requirements.

The application deadline is January 10, 2025.

12/18/2024

Call for Applications!
Kavli-Caltech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

Established in 2016, the Caltech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to diversify the future professoriate by supporting a diverse and inclusive postdoctoral community on campus.

Thanks to the generous support of the Kavli Foundation, postdocs working in nanoscience are eligible for 2 years of full
funding, up to $90,000/year.

Next Application Deadline: January 17, 2025

Visit https://ppfp.caltech.edu/ for more information.

11/22/2024

Applications are OPEN for Caltech's summer undergraduate research fellowships!

Each year the KNI sponsors up to five successful applicants who pursue a nanoscience-related project with a Caltech faculty mentor. Learn more about the KNI SURF-the-WAVE Prize here: https://kni.caltech.edu/programs/kni-surf-the-wave-fellowships

In order to be considered for the STW prize, students must be from a non-Caltech college or university, intend to pursue a PhD, and meet the WAVE program requirements.

The application deadline is January 10, 2025.

08/15/2024

Very proud to support Caltech Connection -- an amazing near-peer mentorship program started by our former KNI-Wheatley Scholar professor Scott Cushing.

A unique program, led by chemist Scott Cushing, pairs Caltech grad students and postdocs with undergraduate students from schools without strong research programs, and both benefit.

08/15/2024

Please share! Fantastic opportunity for students enrolled at community or technical colleges (or HS dual enrollment!) to gain important skills and experience to launch careers in tech.

Check out the new Advanced Technology Technician Training (AT3) program, managed by the NSF ATE Center, Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC).

Website with application info and dates: https://bit.ly/AT3-Outreach

We've launched a new student program! APPLY NOW to the 8-month Advanced Technology Technician Training program, designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for a successful career as a technician in the micro and nano industries. Application deadline is September 30, 2024, so visit https://bit.ly/AT3-FB for more information.

06/04/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 KNI Catalyst Award recipients, postdoctoral researcher Dr. Aisulu Aitbekova and graduate student Azmain Hossain!

Aisulu and Azmain are recognized for their tremendous efforts in mentorship & outreach, making STEM more accessible & equitable for future scientists.

Learn about their incredible work and research: https://kni.caltech.edu/programs/kni-catalyst-award/2024-award

03/05/2024

Reminder! Join us on Thursday at 4:30 pm in Beckman Auditorium for a Fireside Chat with Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum and Dr. George M. Whitesides.
Register here: https://conta.cc/3V7xLCG

Thursday, March 7 at 4:30 PM in Beckman Auditorium   Join us for our special kick-off event to celebrate 20 years of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute! A Fireside Chat with Caltech President Thomas F. R

02/22/2024

Join us on Thursday, March 7 as we kickoff the KNI's 20th anniversary celebration with a special Fireside Chat featuring Dr. George M. Whitesides and President Rosenbaum!

Details:
Thursday, March 7, 2024
4:30 p.m. PT
Beckman Auditorium, Caltech (in-person)

The celebration of 20 years of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute kicks off with a fireside chat between Caltech alumnus, Harvard University professor, and 2022 Kavli Prize Laureate George Whitesides (PhD ’64) and Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum.

Reserve your spot for this free public event! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/buM2wHt

Full details here: https://kni.caltech.edu/events/kni20/fireside-chat-march-7

The KNI is hosting a full-day science symposium on Friday, March 8 at Caltech. We welcome folks to RSVP for this exciting event as well! Details here: https://kni.caltech.edu/events/kni20/kni20-symposium-program

The KNI Laboratory is a 7,500 sq ft multi-user nanofabrication and characterization facility, which serves as the nexus from which world-class research is conducted. A core mission of the KNI is to push the state of the art beyond what is currently possible in nanofabrication. To this end, the KNI h...

12/04/2023

Join us at the next CaltechLive Watson Lecture next Wednesday, 12/13, with Dr. Wei Gao for his talk on "Wearable Biosensors and the Future of Personalized Medicine". Lecture begins at 7:30p, with pre-show activities @ 6p

More Info: https://bit.ly/watson-gao

11/30/2023

Earlier this month, the KNI celebrated its 20th anniversary with a happy hour for its community members, colleagues and friends. We are gearing up for a full celebration in March 2024, with a public lecture by Dr. George Whitesides (Harvard University) on Thursday, March 7th, followed by an all-day science symposium on Friday, March 8th.

The symposium will include talks by Shirely Meng (University of Chicago), John Martinis (UC Santa Barbara), and Nobel Laureate and former Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu (Stanford University), a poster session, as well as a panel discussion featuring current and former KNI directors: Julia R Greer, Michael L. Roukes, Axel Scherer, Oskar Painter and Nai-Chang Yeh, moderated by EAS Division Chair Harry A. Atwater.

Please visit our event webpage for more details & to join the email list for updates: https://kni.caltech.edu/events/kni20

Additionally, Caltech Division of Engineering and Applied Science published a wonderful article highlighting this milestone for the KNI in the recent issue of their alumni newsletter, ENGenious, which eloquently captures the people, history, and future of the KNI. Please take a read:

The fall issue of the Caltech EAS alumni newsletter is now live! Read about the 20th anniversary of The Kavli Nanoscience Institute and catch up with some EAS alumni. Read the full issue here: https://mailchi.mp/caltech/engenuity-8300742

11/16/2023

Check out the latest news from the KNI in our Fall 2023 Newsletter:
https://conta.cc/3MNwYSB

News and updates from The Kavli Nanoscience Institute at Caltech KNI NEWSLETTER | Fall 2023 Greetings Friends and Colleagues, The Fall season has been replete with exciting news and events for the KN

10/17/2023

Join us in-person this Friday, October 20 at 3 pm to hear KNI-Wheatley Scholar & assistant professor of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics Mohammad Mirhosseini discuss "Wiring the Quantum Future: Developing Interconnects for Superconducting Qubits".

Dr. Mirhosseini's abstract and more information can be found on the Caltech calendar page: https://www.caltech.edu/campus-life-events/calendar/wiring-the-quantum-future-developing-interconnects-for-superconducting-qubits

The event is open to the public and will take place in Beckman Auditorium this Friday, 10/20 at 3 pm PT. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2022

Join us at the next Caltech Science Exchange!

"The Power of Quantum Materials" with Prof. Nai-Chang Yeh

Wednesday, May 25 @ 11 am PT
Register: https://caltech.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016478873528/WN_16zRl-0VSZSwj1QdmBYkRg

Electronics continue to shrink in size to grow in capability, speed, and efficiency. The devices that power society now rely on components engineered at the . At such small scales, effects begin to take over, exerting a powerful influence on how materials work. Industry professionals turn to physicists for answers about these seemingly confounding but critically important effects. In this event, experimental physicist Nai-Chang Yeh will share insights on what quantum materials are and why we can expect them in all our future technologies.

Thomas W. Hogan Professor of Physics Nai-Chang Yeh will converse with Ann Motrunich, Lead Writer, Office of Strategic Communications at this event on May 25.

More details: https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/quantum-science-explained/ask-expert-quantum/quantum-materials-nai-chang-yeh