Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine

At the start of this blog, five years ago, nanotechnology was a field that few had heard about but was growing at an astonishing rate. Now, many universities are focusing on nanotechnology and nanoscience, as seen with the construction of new Nano-facilities like Princeton University's Nano-Fabrication Laboratory.

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In recognition of the outstanding developments in nanoscience and its importance in medicine and health, a leader in Nano-medicine, NorthWestern University's International Institute for Nanotechnology has created the international "Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine", who's goal it is to "recognizes researchers who have made exceptional advances in nanotechnology and its application in the field of medicine and biology, that have the potential to improve the quality of life for future generations." Due to the generosity of David G. Kabiller, the honor is awarded biennial with a $250,000 prize.

In addition to the "Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine", the same fund also provides for the $10,000 "Kabiller Young Investigator Award in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine", targeted to highly accomplished researchers within 20 years of earning their degree.

The first recipients of the awards will be announced in August of this year in a ceremony that will include prestigious speakers like 2014 Nobel Prize Chemistry winner William E. Moerner.

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Princeton High School Lab Learning Program

The Princeton Lab Learning Program is a Program for highschool students to get a glimpse of what a real college lab is like. In it, an applicant is given a selection of projects, and then he/she chooses the one they are most interested in. It ranges from chemistry, to biology, to nanotechnology and everything in between. If the applicant is accepted, the student will be able to do their own research in a Princeton Lab along side college students and professors.

Though competitive and difficult to achieve admittance, the program is one of the best for students wishing to explore the world of research. Unlike other research programs, this program is fairly loose in that there is no staff dedicated to you and the program. On the project that an applicant has chosen, he/she must be able to teach themselves new material without a teacher or help. This can be very difficult as highschool students generally have barely scratched the surface of science, but if correctly done, the student will have learned an invaluable technique.
For more information on what was done this year (2014) and to apply in the future, click here.