Innovation in Action: Nanotechnology

ARCS Foundation Minnesota is presenting Innovation in Action: Nanotechnology, a special event featuring Hysitron, the world leader in nanomechanical test instruments, and the ARCS Minnesota Avenue of Innovation, with poster presentations in exciting areas of STEM research by ARCS Scholars from the University of Minnesota. 

Our sponsor, Hysitron, is known for delivering the world's most innovative nanomechanical testing solutions to accelerate the development of tomorrow's materials. Hysitron will present an introduction to nanotechnology in a rare opportunity to learn about cutting-edge nanomaterials and to see their technology in action. 

In the Avenue of Innovation, ARCS Minnesota Scholars will present posters in emerging areas of Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics.

Date
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
5:00 to 7:00 pm

Requested donation: All proceeds go to support our scholars and are 100% tax deductible!
ARCS Member: $25
Non Member: $35

Location
Hysitron Corporate Offices
9625 West 76^th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55344
952-835-6366

Brief agenda:

5:00 to 6:00 pm – Reception, complimentary appetizers and beverages

• Hysitron Demonstrations
• Avenue of Innovation (ARCS Scholars)

6:00 to 7:00 pm – Presentations

• Deb Newberry, Nano Guru Product Manager, Hysitron and co-author of the book, The Next Big Thing is Really Small
• Thomas Wyrobek, CEO and Co-Founder, Hysitron
• Ben Greenberg, ARCS MN Scholar, Plasma Synthesis of Nanocrystals for Solar Cells

Register online and pay by credit card OR Mail a check payable to ARCS Foundation Minnesota to:
PO Box 141171, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Include the event attendees’ names with your check.)

Questions:  Barb Goergen, barbgoergen@gmail.com, 612-998-1321

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Hysitron, all proceeds from this event will go to the ARCS Minnesota Scholar fund for direct support of top graduate students at the University of Minnesota.