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»Online Application for NanoJapan 2010 Now Open(10/2009)
NanoJapan is now accepting applications for the 2010 program through our online application. If you are a freshman or sophomore engineering or physics students currently attending a U.S. university or college we encourage you to apply today. The application deadline is January 31, 2010 and program participants will be announced in late March.
>> Online Application
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世界をリードする日本のナノテクノロジー
その研究現場で米国の学部１～２年生が研修に汗を流した
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An article on the NanoJapan program appears on page 115 of the November 2009 issue of Nikkei Science, a joint venture between Scientific American and Nikkei Newspaper. Prof. Junichiro Kono of Rice University was interviewed for this article which highlights the NanoJapan program and Rice University to a broad scientific audience in Japan.
>>  Download Full Article (Japanese Only)
»International Graduate Program in Mechanical, Electrical, and Materials Engineering at the University of Tokyo Now Accepting Applications (09/2009)
The International Graduate Program for non-Japanese students was launched in 1999, offering advanced professional training leading to the degrees of Master of Engineering and Doctor of Engineering. Students will have the unique opportunity of taking a degree from the University of Tokyo with lectures and research conducted completely in English. Applicants who have exceptional academic records will be awarded Monbu-Kagakusho scholarship for the whole period of graduate program. Applications for the 2010 Academic Year are due on November 30, 2009. >> Learn More
»Letter from Azuma Elementary School in Japan (08/2009)
The NanoJapan 2009 orientation program in Tokyo also included a day trip to Kamakura. During our visit to to one of the temples there we met a group of students from Azuma Elementary School who were there on a school field trip. The Japanese students took this opportunity to introduce themselves to the NanoJapan 2009 student group and try out their English. They asked our students a number of questions in English and at the end took a group photo with our students. They recently mailed this photo and letter to the NanoJapan program. This was the highlight of our trip to Kamakura and the NanoJapan program sends a warm welcome to the students of Azuma Elementary School!
>> Read Letter From Azuma Students
 
»William Love and Precious Cantu Receive Best Poster Presentation Prizes at RQI (08/2009)
NanoJapan 2009 participants William Love and Precious Cantu received Texas Instruments awards for best poster presentations at the Rice Quantum Institute Summer Research Colloquium. William, a physics major from Virginia Polytechnic and State University, received the first place $500 award and Precious, an electrical engineering major at Louisiana State University, received the second place $250 award. William's research was conducted at Hokkaido University's Nano-scale Electron Device Laboratory under the advisement of Prof. Yamamoto and focused on the study of "Spin–Dependent Tunneling Characteristics of Co2MnGe-based Magnetic Tunnel Junctions". Precious' research was conducted at Tohoku University's Institute of Materials Research under the advisement of Prof. Iwasa and focused on the "Search for Superconductivity with Nanodevices".
Honorable mentions were also awarded to Georgia Lagoudas from Rice University, Erin Sanehira from the University of Rochester, and Hsin-zon Tsai from Texas A&M University.
These awards are generously sponsored by Texas Instruments. Congratulations all!
»NanoJapan 2009 Students Present at RQI (08/2009)
On Friday, August 7, 2009 the NanoJapan 2009 students presented topical research posters on their summer research project at the Rice Quantum Institute's Summer Research Colloquium. See the Student Profiles page of our website for more information on student research projects and to download PDFs of their RQI abstracts and posters.
»Become a Facebook Fan of NanoJapan! (07/2009)
The NanoJapan program has launched a Facebook Fan page. We encourage all program alumni, interested applicants, research collaborators, sponsors and other partners to join. This official Facebook Fan page will enable us to share information with you on upcoming events, program activities, and the achievements of our students.
>> Become a Fan!
» Rice Wins Stimulus Funding for New Physics Building (07/2009)
Rice University was awarded $11.1 million in federal stimulus funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for construction of the Brockman Hall for Physics, a new research facility. "It's fantastic that NIST has recognized the tremendous opportunities in physics-related research at Rice, and this new facility will enable Rice to remain on the cutting edge of physical science research," said James Coleman, Rice's vice provost for research.
Prof. Junichiro Kono's research labs will move to the new physics building when complete and this move will enhance the research capabilities and international research collaborations supported by our NSF-PIRE grant. >> Read More.
» Electron Beam Lithography manufacturer Elionix to host student for NanoJapan internship program (06/2009)
SEMTech Solutions is pleased to announce that their partner in Japan, Elionix, Inc., manufacturer of electron beam lithography systems, has offered a summer internship to support the 2009 NanoJapan program. During this internship, NanoJapan 2006 alumnus Jaret Lee will learn the intricacies of fabricating nanodevices using electron beam lithography (EBL), as well as gaining insight into the manufacturing of these systems. "We view this internship as a win-win situation", says Ken Koseki, Elionix Overseas Marketing Director, "The student gains the cultural and educational perspective of how a Japanese high tech company operates, while we in turn establish a mutual friendship that will last over the student's professional career in the nanotechnology field." Elionix has been manufacturing electron beam lithography systems for over 30 years. Their EBL systems have the largest market share throughout Asia, and they are able to routinely write patterns with line widths of 5 nanometers. Elionix continues to strive for innovation and develop excellent products to meet the high appraisal of its customers. "Forming close partnerships with our clients, bonded by great trust, have allowed Elionix to thrive throughout the years," says Koseki, "We look forward to this same partnership with NanoJapan."
>> Learn More About STS Elionix.
>> Read More. » NanoJapan 2009 Participant Highlighted on Osaka Institute of Technology Website (06/2009)
Osaka Institute of Technology's N-Station recently highlighted NanoJapan 2009 participant Paul Russell. This article shared information on the NanoJapan program and Paul's arrival in and progress in his research lab thus far.
>> Read More - In Japanese
>> Read More - In English
» Student Spotlight: Layla Booshehri (05/2009)
Rice University NSF-PIRE applied physics graduate student Layla Booshehri has been selected as a recipient of a 2009 National Science Foundation East Asia Pacific Summer Fellowship to conduct research with Prof. Go Yusa's group at Tohoku University in Japan. She will also participate in the NanoJapan 2009 Orientation Program where she will serve as a co-instructor for the Introduction to Nanotechnnology course and mentor for the undergraduate students.
>> Learn More About NSF-EAPSI.
»NanoJapan 2009 Participants Selected (04/2009)
Sixteen undergraduate students from universities around the US have been selected as participants in NanoJapan 2009. These students will conduct research internships at leading nanotechnology laboratories throughout Japan during the upcoming summer. One of these students, Christopher O'Connell is our first alumni participant in the NanoJapan program. He was a 2008 NanoJapan participant from the Community College of Rhode Island and is now attends the University of Rhode Island. For more information on our 2009 students and their research host institutions please see the Student Profiles page.
»NanoJapan Launches Internship Program (04/2009)
The NanoJapan program has launched a new NanoJapan Internship program this year with two students selected to conduct professional internships in Japan for the summer of 2009. Primarily geared towards NanoJapan Alumni this program provides opportunities for participants to further expand and develop their professional, research, and intercultural competencies and enhance their ability to become globally-competent scientists and engineers. Jaret Lee (NJ 2006/KAUST) will conduct a one-month internship with Elionix and Anthony Mulenga (Rice University) will conduct a two-and-a-half month internship with PBXL. We would like to thank these companies for their support of the NanoJapan Internship Program and welcome other companies who would like to become involved with this exciting initiative.
>> Read More.
» Student Spotlight: Layla Booshehri (05/2008)
Rice University NSF-PIRE applied physics graduate student Layla Booshehri has been selected as a recipient of the National Defenses Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. The primary goal of the program is to provide the United States with
talented, doctorally trained American men and women who will lead
state-of-the-art research projects in disciplines of greatest benefit
to national defense. The Department of Defense has awarded
approximately 3,000 of these fellowships since the program's inception
20 years ago. >> Learn More About NDSEG. » Student Spotlight: Aanchal Raj (12/2008)
The Carnegie Mellon University School of Engineering Global Education department recently highlighted NanoJapan 2008 participant Aanchal Raj through their "Student Spotlight" feature. >> Read More.
» Student Spotlight: Andrea Barrett (12/2008)
NanoJapan 2008 participant Andrea Barrett also received additional funding from the Georgia Institute of Technology's Fleet Scholar program towards expenses not covered by her NSF-PIRE stipend. In return for this additional funding from Georgia Tech she created an online resource on this program: "NanoJapan: My Cultural & Research Experience Abroad".
» NanoJapan Highlighted in ACS Chemical & Engineering News Magazine (11/2008)
The NanoJapan program was highlighted in two articles in the November 3, 2008 issues of the American Chemical Society's Chemical & Engineering News magazine. Chemical & Engineering News is a weekly publication of by the ACS that covers science and technology, business and industry, government and policy, education, and employment aspects of the chemistry field. NSF-PIRE grant co-PIs Cheryl Matherly (University of Tulsa) and Sarah Phillips (Rice University) are quoted along with NanoJapan 2008 participants NJ 2008 participants Benjamin Lu (Rice University), Aanchal Raj
(Carnegie Mellon University), and Chris O'Connell (U of Rhode Island).
>> Read Article: "International Internships: Research Opportunities Abroad Offer Students Unique Opportunities"
>> Read Article: "Cultural Confusion: Working Abroad"
» Nanotech Japan Bulletin Interviews Prof. Junichiro Kono (11/2008)
NanotechJapan Bulletin is a Web magazine dedicated to nanotechnology featuring the research outcomes and activities of the 13 centers in the Nanotechnology Network --- a network of Japan's advanced research institutions. These institutions also act as open user facilities providing support in nanoscale fabrication, characterization, and synthesis to all qualified researchers. Prof. Junichiro Kono was interviewed for this magazine about the NanoJapan program and the role that this NSF-PIRE grant plays in expanding international research collaborations in the field of nanotechnology between the US and Japan. >> Read More.
» NanoJapan 2009 Online Application Now Open (11/2008)
The online application for the NanoJapan 2009 program is now available. Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2009.
» NanoJapan at the 2008 Colloquium on International Engineering Education (11/2008)
Dr. Ratna Sarkar of the Rice University gave a poster presentation on NanoJapan at the 11th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Sarkar was assisted in this presentation by NanoJapan 2008 alumnus Christopher O'Connell; a former student of the Community College of Rhode Island and a current student of the University of Rhode Island.
>> Learn More About the Colloquium.
>> View Poster.
» NanoJapan Students Receive RQI Texas Instruments Award (08/2008)
NanoJapan 2008 participants Benjamin Lu and Clare Ouyang were awarded the NanoJapan Texas Instruments prize for best Research Poster and Presentation at the RQI Summer Research Colloquium. Benjamin received a first place $500 award and Clare received a second place $250. Honorable Mention was also given to Kristina Gill, Shiv Gaglani and Tiffany Kuo. Congratulations all!
>> Learn More About the RQI Colloquium
>> Learn More About Industry Support for NanoJapan
» NanoJapan Students Participate in RQI Summer Research Colloquium (08/2008)
Upon their return from Japan all sixteen NanoJapan 2008 participants presented posters on their resaerch projects at the RQI Summer Research Colloquium on August 8, 2008. See the Student Profiles page of our website for more information on student research projects and to download PDFs of their RQI posters.
 
» NSF Director Dr. Arden Bement, Jr. Visits Meets with NanoJapan Students During His Visit to Tokyo
On May 21 during his 2008 trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, organized by the NSF Tokyo office, Dr. Bement traveled to the campus of Tokyo Institute of Technology (TIT) and met with 16 undergraduate students participating in the NanoJapan program sponsored by a NSF PIRE (Partnerships for International Research and Education) award, 0530220. His visit concluded with a lunch meeting with with the TIT's President Kenichi Iga and representatives of the NSF Tokyo office, Rice University, and the Tokyo Institute of Technology including NanoJapan host advisor Prof. Hiroo Munkata.
» NanoJapan Student Blogs From Japan (05/2008)
NanoJapan 2008 participants Amal El-Ghazaly is blogging about her experiences in Japan for the Carnegie Mellon University Undergraduate Admissions website. Follow along to learn more about what life is like for a NanoJapan participant.
>> Read Amal's Blog.
» NanoJapan at the 2008 NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference (05/2008)
Sarah Phillips of the Rice University NanoJapan program gave a poster presentation at the 2008 NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference in Washington, DC. This poster was presented in the session on "Shaping the Future Through Work, Internships, and Volunteering Abroad (WIVA)".
>> Learn More About the 2008 WIVA Poster Session.
>> View Poster.
» NSF Tokyo Office Issues Special Scientific Report on NanoJapan [04/2008]
The National Science Foundation's Tokyo office (NSF-Tokyo) recently issued a Special Scientific Report on the NanoJapan program. Titled "Rice University NanoJapan Program: Connecting US Undergraduates with Leading Japanese Nanotechnology Research Laboratories " this report highlights the research collaborations and international exchange opportunities created by the Rice University NanoJapan program with collaborating labs in Japan. >> Read More.
» NanoJapan 2008 Students Selected (04/2008)
Sixteen freshman and sophomore students from universities around the US have been selected as participants in NanoJapan 2008. These students will conduct research internships at leading nanotechnology research laboratories throughout Japan during the summer of 2008. To see the full list of selected participants and their research internship host sites please go to the Student Profiles page.
» NanoJapan Receives National Award for International Education (01/2008)
The NanoJapan program has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Institute of International Education (IIE) Heiskell Award for Best Practices in International Education in the highly competitive study abroad category. NanoJapan has now been recognized among the "best practices" in internationalization, which IIE hopes will encourage and inspire other campuses. This year’s winning programs will each recognized at an Awards Luncheon on March 13 at the United Nations, as part of the 3rd Annual IIE Best Practices Conference.
>> Read More About the Heiskell Award.
>> Read More About the Best Practices Conference.
» NanoJapan Online Application Now Available (12/2007)
The online application for the NanoJapan 2008 program is now available. Applications will be accepted until February 8, 2008.
» University of Houston Biomedical Engineering Student Conducts Research Overseas (09/2007)
It is not uncommon for undergraduate engineering
students to seek out research opportunities over summer break,
nor is it unusual for them to take a few weeks to travel overseas.
This summer, Austin Head, a junior biomedical engineering major
with the Cullen College of Engineering, got to do both through
the NSF-funded NanoJapan Program. >> Read More. » NanoJapan at 2007 ECE Affiliates Meeting (09/2007)
The Rice University Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering stays in step with industry dynamics and the evolving needs of affiliate members, identifying new ways to enhance the services and benefits of the Affiliates Program. During the 2007 ECE Affiliates Annual Meeting Prof. Junichiro Kono gave a presentation on "NanoJapan: Connecting US Undergraduates with the Best of Japanese Science & Research".
>> Learn More About ECE Affiliates.
>> View Presentation.
» NanoJapan Students Receive RQI Texas Instruments Award (08/2007)
NanoJapan 2007 participants Yiming Wang and Nathan Brooks were awarded the Texas Instruments award for best NanoJapan Research Poster and Presentation at the RQI Summer Research Colloquium. Yiming received a $500 award and Nathan received a $250. Congratulations Yiming and Nathan!
>> Learn More About the RQI Colloquium
>> Learn More About 2007 RQI Award Recipients
» NanoJapan Students Participate in RQI Summer Research Colloquium (08/2007)
Upon their return from Japan all sixteen NanoJapan 2007 participants presented posters on their research projects at the RQI Summer Research Colloquium on August 10, 2007. See the Student Profiles page of our website for more information on student research projects and to download PDFs of their RQI posters.
» NanoJapan 2007 Participants Selected (04/2007)
Sixteen freshman and sophomore students from universities around the US have been selected as participants in NanoJapan 2007. These students will conduct research internships at leading nanotechnology research laboratories throughout Japan during the summer of 2007. To see the full list of selected participants and their research internship host sites please go to the Student Profiles page.
» NanoJapan 2006 Participant Returns to Japan through Internship Program (05/2007)
Jaret Lee has been selected as a participant in the 2007 JETRO Japan International Internship Program (JIIP). Jaret, an Electrical Engineering major at Rice University, will spend the summer at Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation working on characterization of micromirrors integrated with optical circuits and
measurement of basic optical characteristics of micromirrors integrated with silica planar lightwave circuits. This is the last year of the JETRO-JIIP internships will be offered and NanoJapan is honored that one of our alumni were selected to participate.
>> Learn More About the JETRO JIIP Program
» NanoJapan 2007 Online Application Available (01/2007)
The online application for the NanoJapan 2007 program is now available. Applications will be accepted until February 22, 2007.
» NSF Awards First Partnership for International Research and Education Grants (01/2006)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the first grants in its Partnership for International Research and Education (PIRE) program. The grants range in size and duration, with most about $2.5 million over five years.
>> Read More.
» Rice Receives 2.2 Million for International Project (10/2005)
Rice University has been awarded $2.2 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a five-year project that will offer an integrated approach to international research and education in the area of nanotechnology.
>> Read More.
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