The IEEE Nanotechnology Council – North Jersey Chapter (CH01288, NANO42) is pleased to announce its Spring 2026 Invited Lecture Series, featuring distinguished speakers from leading institutions across North America and Europe. Spring 2026 Lecture Lineup (https://lnkd.in/eCxjb5SB): February 23, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM (EST) Interplays between structural chirality, CISS, and pure spin current transport in chiral matters by Prof. Dali Sun (Department of Physics, North Carolina State University) March 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (EST) Advanced Functional Nanocomposite Materials and Their Applications in High-Performance Physical/Chemical Sensing by Prof. Seonghwan Kim (Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary) April 23, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 AM (EST) Numerical Simulation of Transport in Large-Area Disordered Materials by Dr. Aron Cummings (Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC & BIST, Barcelona, Spain) We warmly invite students and researchers interested in nanotechnology, spin transport, functional materials, and computational modeling to join us. Speaker(s): Dali Sun, Seonghwan Kim, Aron Cummings Agenda: Spring 2026 Lecture Lineup (https://lnkd.in/eCxjb5SB): February 23, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM (EST) Interplays between structural chirality, CISS, and pure spin current transport in chiral matters by Prof. Dali Sun (Department of Physics, North Carolina State University) March 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (EST) Advanced Functional Nanocomposite Materials and Their Applications in High-Performance Physical/Chemical Sensing by Prof. Seonghwan Kim (Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary) April 23, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 AM (EST) Numerical Simulation of Transport in Large-Area Disordered Materials by Dr. Aron Cummings (Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC & BIST, Barcelona, Spain) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/539153

The Innovation Sprint for Women Engineers is a month long hackathon designed to inspire, mentor, and empower women in technology to develop creative, feasible, and socially impactful solutions addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Nanotechnology. The sprint will cultivate innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and leadership among women engineers and students. Objectives - To promote innovation and sustainability awareness among women engineers. - To foster collaboration between AI and nanotech domains for practical SDG-aligned solutions. - To encourage women’s participation in STEM innovation through mentorship and networking. - To identify promising ideas for potential IEEE WIE publications, grants, or incubator follow-ups. Theme AI + Nanotech = Sustainable Futures Participants will ideate solutions under sub-themes such as: - Clean Water & Energy (SDG 6 & 7) - Health and Biosensing (SDG 3) - Sustainable Cities & Environments (SDG 11 & 13) - Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Expected Outcomes - Innovation recognition: Top projects highlighted on IEEE Nanotechnology platforms. - Community engagement: Strengthened cross-disciplinary collaboration. - Talent pipeline: Encouraging women’s visibility in STEM innovation. - Sustainability impact: Solutions aligned with real-world SDG metrics. Recognition & Certificates - Top 3 Winners will receive special IEEE Nanotechnology x Young Professionals Innovation Sprint Acknowledgemen and Certifcates Co-sponsored by: North Jersey Nano Technology Council Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541140

### CALL FOR STEM PRESENTERS ### Makers Day STEM event is STEM Makers Day annual STEM fair for children & families that are interested in STEAM/STEM We are looking for local volunteers to present at a table on an engineering project to the children. Please register through vTools if you would like to volunteer for this event Date: Saturday, March 28th Time: 11am-3pm Location: 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA *Note: Parking is free How to prepare: Create an interactive table display featuring information about STEM. Flyers, props, visuals, and short videos are encouraged. Giveaways are welcome and always a hit with the kids. Provide a brief hands-on activity (3-5 minutes) that allows kids to experience engineering. The library has free on-site Parking Have a child that would like to attend? More details and registration is at: https://www.piscatawaylibrary.org/njmd-w Thank for your support! More information about: (https://r1.ieee.org/northjersey/) (https://futurenetworks.ieee.org/) (https://www.piscatawaylibrary.org/njmd-w) Bldg: Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 08854