News & Upcoming EventsWith the completion of the Spring 2009 semester, there are currently no scheduled upcoming events. Activity will resume in Fall 2009. Check back on our website in Fall for more information.Recent Events - Spring 2009 SemesterApril 16: Radical Innovations That Will Transform the FutureThis Thursday at 6pm the Penn Nanotech Society has the privilege of bringing to you guest speaker Michael Tomczyk, Managing Director at the Mack Center for Technological Innovation at the Wharton School. Come to the LRSM Auditorium for FREE food from Jimmy Johns while listening to Mr. Tomczyk speak about his research in disruptive innovation, technology forecasting, biosciences, eco-technologies, and nanotechnology as well as his views on emerging trends in new product R&D that will shape the future!Read Michael Tomczyk’s biography here. Michael Tomczyk has been called a "technology futurist" for his contributions in the field of technological innovation, both in business and academia, so this is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!
April 10: Lunch with Prof. Karen WineyWe will be holding a lunch event, fully catered, with Professor Karen Winey of the Materials Science and Engineering Department. Prof. Winey teaches EAS 210: Introduction to Nanotechnology within the MSE department. This is an opportunity for all students interested in learning more about Nanotechnology, whether you are a Freshman thinking of majoring in MSE or perhaps a student outside of the MSE department looking for a basic grasp one of the most important emerging fields of science in the 21st Century!
March 27: Lunch with Prof. Max MintzDon’t miss this opportunity to have a FREE, fully catered, lunch this Friday, March 27th at 3:30 pm with CIS Professor Max Mintz, sponsored by the Penn Nanotech Society MEALs!Dr. Mintz, a Professor of Computer and Information Science, has been with Penn Engineering since 1974. This is a great opportunity for any and all interested students, especially CIS majors, to meet one of the most outstanding members of the Penn Engineering faculty! Read more about Dr. Mintz here. March 3: NanoteaIt's time again for one of the semi-monthly nanoteas. Come join us for a casual, but exciting, discussion on nanowire based memory and the world's smallest transistor. We recommend you skim over the linked articles just to get the discussion started. As usual, there will be FREE tea and snacks. Here are some articles for you to read and get a feel for: Article 1, Article 2
February 17: NanoteaCome join us for a friendly discussion on nano-medicine (specificially dendrimers). We recommend you skim over the attached article just to get the discussion started. We know the article is a little long and we promise there will be no pop quizes. There will, however, be FREE tea and service from the Bubble House. There are a dozen spots open.
February 3: NanoteaCome join us for the first Nanotea of the semester! We will be discussing general topics and trends in nanotechnology. We recommend that you skim over the linked article just to get the discussion started. There will be FREE refreshments and, of course, tea. Bring your Bucky Balls.
Earlier Past EventsSee our Archive Section for information about earlier past events. | 
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Penn Nanotech Society
The Penn Nanotech Society is an student-run organization at the University of Pennsylvania for students to explore the growing world of nanotechnology. We aim to provide an environment for students to discuss relevant issues, converse with professors, and meet with leaders in the industry. Anyone is welcome to attend our events. |
