Student Programs
NExT
The Nano and Emerging Technology Club (NExT) is a student run organization devoted to building awareness among the student body of nascent technologies. Beyond a regular speakers series, there are many events and trips planned. NExT and nanoSTAR collaborate to facilitate undergraduate research opportunities, support outreach activities, and further the mission of both organizations
E*Society
The E*Society is a student group aimed at bring together the University’s entrepreneurial resources and promote a culture of collaboration, interdisciplinary thinking, and action for new ventures. We seek to put students at the center of an active and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. The E*Society has offerings in 4 categories: Social Networking Events Informal Get-togethers Competitions & Team Formation Speakers & Education
Outreach
Numerous outreach programs related to nanoscience are currently supported at UVA, including:
This March, the nanoSTAR Institute was a participant in the 2008 NanoDays, a nationwide public outreach event organized by NISE, the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network. At the University of Virginia, Professor Jerry Floro (shown below right) organized and coordinated an open house which consisted of a multimedia room with videos and slide shows, posters, laboratory tours, and several hands-on demonstrations. Approximately 250 members of the public took part in the day’s activities, including lessons in superhydrophobicity with “magic sand”, among others. During the week, Professor Floro and a team of students delivered the nanotechnology demonstrations at a local elementary school and at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.
With a National Science Foundation Nanoscience Undergraduate Education grant, John Bean, Keith Williams, Avik Ghosh, Lloyd Harriott, and Nathan Swami have established a new undergraduate class at UVa and extensive online resources.
The nanoSTAR Institute also engages in outreach presentations and programs with local schools, Virginia technology councils, the Math Science Innovation Center in Richmond, and the Virginia Association of Science Teachers.
  
All images from UVa NanoDays Open House (March 30, 2008) | 
