Rice University (Nanotechnology Institute)

Rice University’s Nanotechnology Institute is a research center dedicated to exploring and developing materials and devices at the extremely small scale — called the nanoscale, which is about 1 to 100 nanometers (a nanometer is a billionth of a meter). The institute focuses on creating innovative solutions in electronics, medicine, energy, and materials by manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular levels. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, it advances fundamental science and translates discoveries into practical applications, helping to drive technological progress across various industries.