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Hitachi SEM Microscope Inspires Nanotech Students

11/13/2019

Students enrolled in Introduction to Nanotechnology at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) took advantage of a rare opportunity to zoom into the “small world” of the micro- and nanoscales. Twelve students in today’s class had the unique opportunity to learn how to operate a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a powerful microscope used in many modern […]

Partnership with Hitachi Enters Third Year

09/07/2019

The partnership between the Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC) and Omni Nano that’s inspiring local students in STEM is now entering its third year. As a company on the bleeding edge of new technologies, Hitachi understands the importance of educating the next-generation workforce. By supporting Omni Nano’s Discover Nanotechnology workshops and other […]

LAUSD Adopts Omni Nano’s Digital Textbook

08/11/2019

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is second‐largest school district in the nation, serving over half a million students each year. There has been a district‐approved nanotechnology elective course for a number of years. However, it has been difficult to instruct because there were no suitable educational materials available… until now! Enrolled LAUSD students […]

A highly motivated group of students at Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, have just completed a Summer Nanotechnology Institute using Omni Nano’s digital textbook and standardized curriculum.

Students React to Summer Nanotechnology Institute

06/07/2019

A highly motivated group of students have just completed a Summer Nanotechnology Institute using Omni Nano’s digital textbook and standardized curriculum as well as NanoSchoolBox lab experiments. Eleventh-grade students at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, were in for a special treat this summer. A joint effort between chemistry […]

One of the many benefits of NanoBCA membership is exclusive access to the biggest names in nanotechnology, like the NSF's own Dr. Mike Roco

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Mike Roco of the U.S. NSF

05/28/2019

One of the many benefits of being a member of the NanoBCA, the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association, is the exclusive access to the biggest names in nanotechnology. This month, author Steve Waite sat down to interview Dr. Mihail “Mike” Roco, Senior Advisor for Science and Engineering with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Steve Waite (SW): Thanks for taking […]

Omni Nano is thrilled to announce our extended partnership with SoCalGas, now sponsoring LAUSD students to learn nanotechnology with Omni Nano’s digital curriculum and textbook.

SoCalGas Expands Partnership with Omni Nano

05/07/2019

Omni Nano is thrilled to announce our extended partnership with SoCalGas. SoCalGas, which has been sponsoring our Discover Nanotechnology workshops since 2015, will now sponsor students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to learn nanotechnology with Omni Nano’s digital curriculum and textbook. This sponsorship will allow 200 high school students in the San Fernando […]

Our digital textbook will be used in LAUSD classrooms.

04/02/2019

The Los Angeles School District (LAUSD), the second-largest USD in America, has approved Omni Nano’s digital curriculum and textbook to instruct their “college preparatory course” in nanotechnology. LAUSD had a course called “Nano Tech AB” approved and listed among their “G” course (“college preparatory” courses), but it was not widely offered due to the lack […]

Hitachi doubles down with additional support for Omni Nano workshops

Hitachi Doubles Down with Additional Support for Omni Nano Workshops

01/11/2019

Our Discover Nanotechnology workshops are in such a high demand that Hitachi awarded Omni Nano a supplemental sponsorship, effectively doubling the number of workshops we could deliver under their support. We are particularly grateful to the Inspire STEM Education Program of Hitachi High Technologies America for providing a portable Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for our workshop participants to utilize. […]

For the fifth year in a row, Edison has awarded Omni Nano with sponsorship for motivational STEM workshops

Southern California Edison Continues to Inspire

01/09/2019

Southern California Edison continues to lead the way in corporate responsibility. For the fifth year in a row, they have awarded Omni Nano with sponsorship to provide motivational STEM workshops to schools in Edison communities in the San Gabriel Valley. Our workshops have been very popular and we are excited to inspire even more local […]

Google coordinated a project between Omni Nano and Master’s students at the University of Colorado Boulder to improve our digital marketing campaign while honing students’ advertising skills.

Omni Nano Teams Up with University of Colorado for Google Marketing Challenge

12/14/2018

Google coordinated a project between Omni Nano and Master’s students at the University of Colorado Boulder to improve our digital marketing campaign while honing students’ advertising skills. Through the Google Ad Grants Online Marketing Challenge, Omni Nano was paired with a diverse team of talented graduate students. The teams from CU and Omni Nano worked collaboratively to […]

Every dollar donated through the end of 2018 will be DOUBLED! Donate today!

Omni Nano Has Been Challenged! All Donations in 2018 Matched Dollar-for-Dollar

11/10/2018

We are thrilled to announce that we have been challenged to raise $100,000 by the end of the year. There has never been a better or more urgent time to support our mission! A private foundation is matching all donations received through December 31, 2018. That means every dollar you donate will be doubled! But hurry: with such […]

We are so honored to have over 1,000 students enrolled in our online STEM courses!

Over 1,000 Students Learning Nano Online

11/05/2018

We are so honored to have over 1,000 students enrolled in our online STEM courses! Students from all over the world are engaged and excited to learn nanotechnology through our fun, free classes. Most learners in our English course are located in the United States and India, while our Spanish course has a strong attraction […]

Omni Nano volunteers have been busy preparing these new super-hydrophobic cloth samples, one of our popular workshop giveaways for students

Busy Preparing our High-Tech Student Giveaways

10/29/2018

Omni Nano volunteers have been busy preparing new super-hydrophobic cloth samples, one of our popular workshop giveaways for students. Although the tiles look like typical pieces of cotton cloth, they are actually super water-resistant. Instead of soaking into the material, water beads up on their surface, unable to penetrate. No wonder they’re such a […]

Omni Nano attended the 8th Annual “Hitachi Celebrates Science Day” to brainstorm potential applications for Hitachi's EMIEW3 humanoid robots in development

Hitachi Developing Humanoid Robots as School Aides

10/12/2018

Hitachi is developing humanoid robots that could aid in routine tasks at K-12 schools. The EMIEW3 (or “Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Workmate”) can potentially mark attendance, patrol hallways, and even help tutor students. Based on Hitachi’s AI and other technologies, the prototype of EMIEW3 is auto-piloted, speaks, and uses cameras and other sensors for […]

Omni Nano has been honored to attend the annual USC Family Office Symposium, now in its third year, since its inception

Omni Nano at the USC Family Office Symposium

10/04/2018

Omni Nano has been honored to attend the annual USC Family Office Symposium, now in its third year, since its inception. This symposium is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and mentors in philanthropy. Omni Nano offers a unique opportunity for philanthropists to leave a legacy that will inspire millions of students to come. […]

It’s always a pleasure to return to Valencia High School, which is one of the few high schools in the nation to offer courses in nanochemistry.

Partnership with Hitachi Brings Electron Microscope to Valencia High

09/22/2018

Omni Nano is proud to announce our new collaboration with Hitachi, which will bring a powerful scanning electron microscope (SEM) into high schools’ classrooms, providing students with the rare opportunity to explore the world at the nanoscale. We started today at Valencia High School. Over the next several weeks, students in Valencia High’s nanochemistry classes will […]

Through this valuable partnership, Omni Nano will be able to bring Strømlinet Nano AFMs into future classes and workshops.

New Workshops with LEGO-Inspired DIY Microscopes

09/22/2018

Omni Nano is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Denmark-based microscopy company, Strømlinet Nano, a spin-off from the LEGO Foundation’s LEGO2NANO project. The LEGO2NANO project and Strømlinet Nano promote nanotechnology education by redefining play and re-imagining learning. The company produces LEGO-style, do-it-yourself (DIY) probe microscopes that can produce images of atomic surfaces, making it the most cost-effective nano-imaging tool in the […]

Omni Nano is proud to be one of the few STEM guest speakers servicing the San Fernando Valley, thanks to support from SoCalGas.

SoCalGas Continues to Support STEM Education

09/15/2018

Thanks to our continued partnership with SoCalGas, Omni Nano will bring more STEM education to students of the San Fernando Valley. We are proud to be one of the few STEM guest speakers servicing Valley-area high schools, thanks to support from SoCalGas. As this is our third time partnering with SoCalGas, we can already anticipate that the […]

Omni Nano is thrilled to have been recognized in the news as a top bitcoin-accepting charity.

Omni Nano Recognized as Top Charity Accepting Bitcoin

09/08/2018

At Omni Nano, we don’t just teach modern tech; we use it ourselves! Since our infancy we have been accepting cryptocurrency donations and we are thrilled to have been recognized in the news as a top bitcoin-accepting charity. So what is a cryptocurrency? It’s a digital form of cash that is securely decentralized, meaning it’s […]

We are proud to continue our partnership with Hitachi to bring more STEM education to schools that otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn about nanotechnology.

Continued Partnership with Hitachi

08/09/2018

We are proud to continue our partnership with Hitachi to bring more STEM education to schools that otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn about nanotechnology. Last year with Hitachi’s sponsorship, Omni Nano offered seven workshops at El Segundo High School. This year, we look forward to expanding our reach and working with other […]

Omni Nano is proud to announce the launch of our second free online course, “Introducción a la nanotecnología”, Spanish-language version of our popular MOOC.

Free Online Class Now Available in Spanish!

08/06/2018

Omni Nano is proud to announce the launch of our second free online course! Now, half a billion new students in the Spanish-speaking world have access to nanotechnology at their fingertips. “Introducción a la nanotecnología” is the Spanish-language version of our popular MOOC (massive open online course), “Introduction to Nanotechnology.” Learn how you can help […]

Omni Nano was honored to speak at the NSF-sponsored HI-TEC Conference as part of the MNTeSIG, a national leader in nanotechnology education

Omni Nano Presents Digital Nanotechnology Textbook at HI-TEC

07/24/2018

Omni Nano was invited to speak at the NSF-sponsored High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC), as part of the Micro & Nano Technology Education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG). The MNTeSIG is a national leader in nanotechnology education, and it was an honor to be able to update the nano-education community about all of our exciting progress. […]

Omni Nano presenting at the 17th Annual NanoBCA Conference in DC

A Big Day of Nano at the 17th Annual NanoBCA Conference

06/14/2018

It was a honor to speak for the fifth year in a row at today’s annual conference of the NanoBusiness Commericialization Association (NanoBCA). Being the only nonprofit organization with nanotechnology educational programs for high school and community college audiences, it is important for Omni Nano to regularly share the progress of our digital courses and online […]

We are honored to continue working with Northrop Grumman to bring more STEM education to the schools in their communities, including El Segundo and Redondo Beach.

Fourth Year of Northrop Grumman Partnership

05/30/2018

We are honored to continue working with Northrop Grumman to bring more STEM education to the schools in their communities, including El Segundo and Redondo Beach. This is the fourth year of our partnership and we are so grateful for the opportunities that Northrop Grumman’s continued sponsorship will provide for local students. Most careers in […]

Nanotechnology students at West Los Angeles College.

WLAC Nano Class Ends With a Bang!

05/12/2018

Time for some bittersweet news! This semester’s Introduction to Nanotechnology class at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) has come to a close. Overall, the class did very well and was inspired to continue their nanotechnology/STEM education. It has been forecasted that nanotechnology will become a trillion-dollar industry and provide millions of well-paying jobs within the next couple […]

Richard Feynman, the "Father of Nanotechnology," was born on this day in 1918.

Happy 100th Birthday to the Father of Nanotech!

05/11/2018

Happy 100th birthday to Richard Feynman! The “Father of Nanotechnology” was born on this date in 1918, though the lessons he taught the world are timeless. Besides being a brilliant physicist and Nobel laureate, Feynman was constantly curious about the natural world about him. He was fascinated by ant trails, played the bongo drums, and was skilled at […]

Nanotechnology students at West LA College operating an Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

Hitachi Brings Unique STEM Experience to WLAC Students

05/10/2018

Through a collaboration with the Hitachi Inspire STEM Education Program, Omni Nano’s Introduction to Nanotechnology students at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) were able to add an important skill to their résumé: operating a scanning electron microscope (SEM). We’re so glad WLAC President, Dr. Jim Limbaugh, had a chance to stop by and see this one-of-a-kind collaboration with […]

Speaking at the 2018 HI-TEC Conference in Miami.

Speaking at the 2018 HI-TEC Conference in Miami

05/08/2018

For the second year in a row, Omni Nano has been sponsored to participate in the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC). This NSF-sponsored national conference on advanced technological education invites secondary and post-secondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians to update their knowledge and skills. This year, HI-TEC is turning up the heat: […]

Nanotech students from West LA College visiting USC-CEMMA.

WLAC Students Visit USC-CEMMA, Tour Microscope Center

05/03/2018

Nanotechnology students from WLAC visiting the USC-CEMMA. Here, students discuss sample imaging with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with graduate students. This afternoon, Introduction to Nanotechnology students from West Los Angeles College (WLAC) had the opportunity to examine advanced microscopes up close and personal at the Center for Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis (CEMMA) at the University […]

Today, the Wells Fargo Foundation presented at the AFP luncheon.

AFP Luncheon: Insigths from the Wells Fargo Foundation

05/03/2018

Omni Nano had the pleasure of attending a luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). It’s always so empowering to be surrounded by like-minded organizations devoted to improving our communities! We were especially inspired by the Wells Fargo Foundation, which shares a mutual goal with Omni Nano to promote economic and workforce development through […]

Omni Nano will be presenting at the 2018 NanoBCA conference.

Omni Nano to Present Again at NanoBCA Conference

05/01/2018

Omni Nano got some great news in our inbox today! For the fifth year in a row, we have been invited to participate in the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)’s Annual Conference. We look forward to sharing Omni Nano’s progress with industry leaders in the nanotech community as well as representatives from our federal government. And […]

Omni Nano speaking at the Digital Media and Business Educators Conference

Looking Forward to Digital Media and Business Educators Conference

04/30/2018

Omni Nano is looking forward to attending and presenting at the Digital Media and Business Educators Conference this June. Every year, this statewide conference brings together about 400 professionals across the digital spectra of both academia and industry, and we’re excited to be a part of it this year! Check out the abstract for our presentation below. For […]

Northrop Grumman continues to inspiring local students by supporting more nanotechnology workshops.

Renewed Support from Northrop Grumman

04/27/2018

As one of the top aerospace/defense companies, Northrop Grumman understands how important it is for Americans to be invested in their own STEM education. To ensure national security, much of their workforce must be US citizens — and at Omni Nano, we work hard every day to ensure that more and more Americans are exposed […]

Omni Nano presented over 200 of its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to over 7,000 students in the past 4 years.

Impressive Impact – 7,000+ Students, Just the Beginning!

04/23/2018

Omni Nano is excited to share the progress we have made presenting our Discover Nanotechnology workshops with High School students in the greater Los Angeles area. From innercity Los Angeles, San Fernando to San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita to the South Bay, we have presented over 200 workshops to over 7,000+ inquisitive minds. We are […]

The largest internet company of 2030 will be an online school!!

The Largest Internet Company of 2030 Will Be an Online School

04/12/2018

According to futurist Thomas Frey, “by 2030 it’ll be a big deal when students learn from robot teachers over the internet.” Dr. Marco Curreli, Founder and Executive Director of Omni Nano, couldn’t agree more. Omni Nano was founded on the sole principle that nanotechnology education was not available to students at a high school level […]

Over 500 students enrolled in Omni Nano's "Introduction to Nanotechnology" online course in the past 2 months.

Omni Nano Online – 500 Students Enrolled

04/05/2018

Our first free massive open online course (MOOC) continues to attract new students, we are happy to report that after two months, we have over 500 engaged learners discovering nanotechnology through our platform. Although this course is designed for a high school audience, it is open to everyone. Learners of all ages from around the […]

For the third year in a row, Omni Nano is recognized as a GuideStar Platinum member for our commitment to organizational transparency.

GuideStar Recognizes Omni Nano’s Commitment to Transparency

03/09/2018

For the third year in a row, Omni Nano has been recognized as a GuideStar Platinum member for our commitment to organizational transparency. GuideStar encourages charitable giving by facilitating transparency among non-profit organizations. Our Platinum status puts us in the top 0.5% of non-profits, proving that we are indeed an open book. Click here to view our […]

Over 200 students enrolled in Omni Nano's "Introduction to Nanotechnology" online course in the past four weeks.

Over 200 Engaged Online Learners

03/05/2018

Exactly four weeks after our first free massive open online course (MOOC) went live, we are happy to report that we have over 200 engaged learners discovering nanotechnology through our platform. Although this course is designed for a high school audience, it is open to everyone – and our roster shows it. Learners of all […]

Omni Nano's first MOOC (Massive Open Online Courseware) for high school students started on Feb 5th 2018 and is hosted on Canvas.net.

Free Online “Introduction to Nanotechnology” Class Available Now!

02/05/2018

Omni Nano is thrilled to announce that we have launched our first free online class! “Introduction to Nanotechnology” is a short, self-paced course introducing the fundamentals of nanotechnology, including how it works, what its applications are, and how to continue your journey from nanotechnology education to professional career. This MOOC (massive open online course) is hosted […]

Southern California Edison is supporting Omni Nano's exciting STEM workshops for the fourth year in a row.

Edison Renews Support for STEM Education

01/11/2018

As one of America’s largest energy companies, Southern California Edison has a deep understanding of the value of a well-trained STEM workforce. That’s why they’ve renewed their support for Omni Nano for the fourth year in a row. This year, their sponsorship will bring our fun, interactive nanotechnology workshops to high schools across the San […]

Omni Nano attended the 2017 NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference in Arlington, VA.

Omni Nano Attends the NSF’s Grantees in Nanotechnology Conference

12/13/2017

Omni Nano had the pleasure of attending this week’s Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees: Progress in Nanotechnology Conference presented by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, Virginia. This year’s conference focused on the nanotechnology of both today and tomorrow, with some panels summarizing the status of modern nanotechnology and others forecasting the future of […]

Sponsorship by Northrop Grumman Corporation for Omni Nano enabled 280 students to discover nanotechnology this year alone.

Northrop Grumman Helps Inspire 280 Students

12/03/2017

With sponsorship provided by Northrop Grumman, 280 students at Bright Star Charter Academy and San Pedro High School were inspired by Omni Nano’s Discover Nanotechnology workshops. One of the highlights of the workshops were the super-hydrophobic cloths that students could win by answering questions correctly. The video above shows one of these student winners experiencing nanotechnology […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops to 100 students at Lakeview Charter School in Sylmar, CA.

Lakeview Charter High – NanoTech Enthusiasm

12/01/2017

Thanks to the sponsorship of SoCalGas, Omni Nano presented 5 workshops at Lakeview Charter School to about 100 students. We received some fantastic feedback from some of the students: “What I learned is nanotechnology is manipulation of matter on atomic and molecular scales.” “My favorite thing was understanding the importance of nanotechnology and how MUCH […]

Sponsorship for Omni Nano by Hitachi empowered 250 students to discover nanotechnology this year.

Thank You, Hitachi!

11/20/2017

Thanks to sponsorship from the Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee, Omni Nano was able to expose another 250 students to the exciting science of nanotechnology. Due to high demand, all of these sponsored workshops were presented at El Segundo High School in El Segundo, CA. This was our first grant form Hitachi […]

Science teachers getting trained on a "nanoscale wetting" lab at UCLA's CNSI.

CNSI Workshop: Nanoscale Control of Wetting

11/18/2017

On November 18th, CNSI High School Nanoscience Workshop focused on Nanoscale Control of Wetting. Participants engaged in the use of superhydrophobic materials, both in their natural and man made states. Hands-on experiments were taught and explained step-by-step, so teachers can recreate activities in their classroom. Teachers were given materials and supplies to take with them to perform […]

Omni Nano has successfully met a challenge grant from a private foundation.

A Huge Vote of Confidence!

11/16/2017

Omni Nano is excited to share the good news with all of you and we are filled with confidence! Thank you to all of our friends, colleagues, and benefactors who made our Confidence Challenge a huge success. And a special thanks to the Confidence Foundation for matching all of our donors’ dollar for dollar. With […]

SoCal Gas Company is now supporting Omni Nano's "Discover Nanotechnology" workshops.

SoCalGas Sponsors More Discover Nanotechnology Workshops

11/08/2017

Omni Nano is honored to have the continued support of SoCalGas. Their sponsorship allows Omni Nano to present 10 Discover Nanotechnology workshops in high schools within the San Fernando Valley. “We expect to inspire at least 600 students who have probably never heard of nanotechnology. These workshops are an effective tool to help students understand […]

Omni Nano was awarded its first grant from a private foundation.

Confidence Foundation Grant Awarded to Omni Nano

11/08/2017

Omni Nano is honored to be awarded a grant by the Confidence Foundation. “This milestone, accomplished by Omni Nano and our supporters, will allow us to take our mission to the next level and finalize our digital curriculum. I’m encouraged and excited for our continued progress in nanotechnology education! We look forward to a thriving relationship […]

At Omni Nano, we are all ready for a series of 30+ workshops!

New Series of 30+ Workshops – New Opportunities

11/05/2017

Omni Nano is excited for our upcoming workshop series, thanks to the support of corporate sponsors like: Hitachi, Northrop Grumman, and So Cal Gas. “Educating young people about the exciting world of nanotechnology is our mission and we are so grateful to our corporate sponsors who help make this a reality,” Dr. Marco Curreli, Executive […]

NanoBCA members that supported Omni Nano's fundraising effort toward the Challenge Grant.

Thank you NanoBCA members for supporting Education

11/05/2017

Omni Nano is thankful to be a part of the NanoBCA community – and we are especially grateful for the fellow members who helped support nanotechnology education by making a donation toward our recent challenge/matching grant. The partnership you share with Omni Nano in bringing nanotechnology education into more schools, allows our community to make […]

Megan Lee shares her experience as a volunteer at Omni Nano.

Megan: “I have truly fallen in love with engineering”

11/01/2017

I’m Megan Lee. I’m a 12th grader at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco. “Since volunteering at Omni nano I have been able to to gain insight into the new discoveries and advancements in science. Volunteering has given me a broader view into all the STEM fields, but I have truly fallen in love […]

LA-Local science teachers getting trained on a "faster batteries" nanotech lab at UCLA's CNSI.

CNSI High School Teacher Training: Supercapacitors

10/28/2017

Omni Nano proudly volunteered for the CNSI teacher training workshop on October 28, 2017. Over 20 high school teachers from the Greater Los Angeles Area participated in the workshop for the Nanoscience Program at UCLA California NanoSystems Institute on “supercapacitors.” Supercapacitors are a hybrid concept between a battery and a capacitor. These devices store charges/energy […]

Omni Nano presented its Discover Nanotechnology Workshops at the 2017 Adelante Young Men Conference.

4th Year at the Adelante Young Men Conference

10/21/2017

For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Marco Curreli of Omni Nano presented at the Adelante! Young Men Conference. Dr. Curreli’s workshop, titled Nanotechnology: You and Your Future, highlighted the revolutionary advancements that are being made through Nanotechnology within numerous industries. AYM provides young men with tools for personal and professional growth, challenge them to raise […]

Legacy Property Series event at the Culver Hotel in Culver City.

Legacy Property Series’ First Event: The Culver Hotel

10/19/2017

We were honored to have been included in the audience of the premiere event of the Legacy Property Series at the Culver Hotel in Culver City, CA. The event was hosted by Drs. Carolyn Friend and Jamie Weiner of Inheriting Wisdom and Jeff Gould of Lineage Asset Advisors, featuring special guest Maya Mallick (owner of The […]

Nanotronics supports STEM and nanotechnology education by supporting Omni Nano.

Omni Nano has a new sponsor: Nanotronics!

10/01/2017

We have a new sponsor: Nanotronics! Nanotronics is an innovative nanotechnology company based in New York. Nanotronics combines optical microscopy, computational super-resolution, artificial intelligence, and robotics, offering the world’s most advanced microscopes to numerous manufacturing sectors. Dr. Curreli says that “Nanotronics is an ideal partner for Omni Nano. They are an advanced nanotech company that […]

LA-Local science teachers getting trained on a biotoxicity nanotech lab at UCLA's CNSI.

1st Nanoscience Workshop of 2017-18 CNSI: Biotoxicity

09/30/2017

Omni Nano is excited to be volunteering at CNSI/UCLA Nanoscience teacher training for the fourth consecutive year. The first workshop of the series focused on “Biotoxicity,” teachers were given materials to show how certain nanoparticles have anti-bacterial/anti-microbrial properties. Each participating teacher received materials and supplies to take home to perform the lab activity in their classrooms! […]

Hitachi partners with Omni Nano to bring our nanotechnology workshops into more schools.

Hitachi Cares Through Community Action Committee

09/14/2017

Omni Nano is proud to announce our new partner, Hitachi, through their Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC). Hitachi’s founder Namihei Odaira abided by a slogan that remains posted at the first Hitachi Factory site: “The most important value is to live and work in harmony.” When Omni Nano teaches students about the real world […]

CNSI nanoscience workshops - 2017-18 flyer

CNSI NanoScience Workshop Schedule

09/13/2017

Omni Nano wants to share the CNSI NanoScience Teacher Workshops 2017-2018 schedule with you. Omni Nano was created to reach an underserved population of nanotech students and teachers. It’s great to know that the CNSI is also focusing on this important mission. View the labs schedule directly on the CNSI’s website: https://cnsi.ucla.edu/schedule-2017-18/ “It’s great to see […]

Omni Nano supporting young girls in Niger on their way to basic education.

Wells Bring Hope – Wells Spring Education

09/10/2017

Omni Nano supports Wells Bring Hope, an organization that drills water wells in the poorest country on Earth: Niger. In developing nations young girls are impacted the greatest because they are the water bearers for their families. They have had to forego their education in order to spend hours a day collecting unsafe water for their […]

The definition of nanotechnology for a broad audience

The challenge of defining nanotechnology to a broad audience

08/17/2017

We are often asked to define nanotechnology by people who perhaps took a science class 20+ years ago, and this has proven to be a challenging task. One frequent problem is that people may have heard the term ‘nano’ but never understood its true meaning. Omni Nano has created a practical approach to define […]

Omni Nano selected among the top 50 nanotechnology blogs on the web!

Omni Nano makes the Top 50!

08/09/2017

Omni Nano was informed today that we have been named one of the Top 50 Nanotechnology Blogs on the web, by Feedspot. This is no small accomplishment and we are excited to share this news with you! “I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Omni Nano has been selected by our […]

There is so much STEM into banking and finances!

You won’t believe how much your finances rely on STEM!

08/01/2017

Even if you have no personal interest in a STEM career, know that your daily financial life is highly impacted by STEM research and applications. Don’t believe us? Check out how the banking and finance industry heavily relies on science, technology, engineering, and math! Have you noticed the changing face of American money? Anti-counterfeiting security […]

Introduction to Nanotechnology is now open for enrollment at UCLA Extension for the Fall 2017.

Fall 2017 at UCLA – Introduction to Nanotechnology

07/31/2017

We are excited to be returning for the Fall 2017 session at UCLA! Based on the success of our Fall 2016 class, Introduction to Nanotechnology is available again for students from all walks of life. Our mission to expand the understanding of Nanotechnology and its applications within our every day lives, continues to evolve through […]

Omni Nano digital curriculum surpasses current textbooks for nanotechnology courses.

Is this all we have to teach nanotechnology in high school?

07/28/2017

At Omni Nano, we have been developing educational resources specifically designed to teach nanotechnology at the high school level. We’ve been searching for textbooks that teach nanotech to 11th and 12th graders, and this is all we have found?! While there are a number of books that speak to the subject, none are suitable to […]

Workshops for Nanotechnology Education at the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, July 2017.

Nanotechnology Education Workshops Featured at HI-TEC Conference

07/19/2017

This week, Omni Nano was invited to attend the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) in Utah, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. The 4-day conference included several workshops focused on nanotechnology education in which we were delighted to participate. Monday kicked off with the invitation-only Critical Issues and […]

Omni Nano has been challenged by the Confidence Foundation.

We Have Been Challenged!!

07/06/2017

Omni Nano has received a “next level” opportunity through a Challenge Grant, in the amount of $25,000, from the Confidence Foundation (Whittier Trust Family Office). This grant will enable us to expand our outreach and inspire more students!! While the deadline for this Challenge is October 2017, the Confidence Foundation will fund Omni Nano as […]

So many TED Talks mention the word "nano"

TED Talks – No Subject Too Small

07/06/2017

TED Talks have created the unique opportunity to expand our knowledge of the human experience and the way we impact the world and the universe we are a part of. More and more Talks are available to educate the masses on Nanotechnology and its numerous applications, ranging from highly targeted cancer treatments, water purification systems […]

John Paul DeJoria, keynote speaker at METal on July 1st, 2017

Engaging With Visionary Entrepreneurs

07/01/2017

Dr. Marco had the opportunity to be inspired and challenged at METal’s weekly presentation with featured guest John Paul DeJoria. The twice homeless, entrepreneur and billionaire has found success through producing high quality consumer products (food and beverage, personal care and technology), while being a responsible steward of the environment. His personal motto is “Success Unshared […]

Kaiden exhibiting at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Hands-On Engineering Info Fair

06/23/2017

Omni Nano presented at Northrop Grumman’s annual “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” at the Hands-On Engineering Info Fair on June 23, 2017. This year over 800 children, ranging from elementary to seniors in high school, registered to participate with their parents. We were excited to have one of our top youth ambassadors […]

Updating the nanotech business community on the latest developments at Omni Nano

Highlights from the 2017 NanoBCA Conference

06/15/2017

The 16th Annual Conference of the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association Conference (NanoBCA) just took place (June 15, 2017) at the law firm K&L Gates in Washington, DC. Dr. Marco Curreli, Executive Director of Omni Nano and Director of Nanotechnology Research at Gamma Alloys, moderated the entire event and updated the nanotech business community on the […]

Omni Nano Teaches First Nanotechnology Course at West LA College

Omni Nano Teaches First Nanotechnology Course at West LA College

05/20/2017

Omni Nano is happy to have concluded teaching our first Introduction to Nanotechnology course at the West LA College. Students were highly engage and learned a lot about Nanoscience and its applications. In addition, the course was hands-on interactive, and we did experiments throughout the course for the students to get a better understanding of […]

Omni Nano Goes Platinum on GuideStar NonProfit!

Omni Nano Goes Platinum on GuideStar NonProfit!

04/25/2017

Omni Nano is excited to announced that we have achieved a Platinum Level GuideStar Nonprofit profile. This means our profile is up to date and is transparent in our goals and finances; Omni Nano’s information will reach the 7+ million annual visitors and more than 180 sites and applications that use GuideStar. This also means […]

Northrop Grumman Renews Support for Nanoscience

Northrop Grumman Renews Support for Nanoscience

04/20/2017

At Omni Nano, we are very excited that Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) continues to support our nanoscience programs, and thus STEM programs in the schools of our communities, by renewing their annual Corporate Grant. We are happy that we can continue to bring exciting and interactive workshops to students interested in STEM and expose them […]

Received the Highly Popular Water-Repelling Samples from Ultra Tech

Received the Highly Popular Water-Repelling Samples from Ultra Tech

04/18/2017

Omni Nano would like to thank Ultra Tech International for always supporting our workshops and always inspiring kids through their highly popular nanotech-coated samples. Today we have received these superhydrophobic fabric that we will be giving away at the 28th Annual Chicano/Latino Youth Conference at the University of California Riverside on April 29, 2017! The students always […]

Omni Nano Presents at NanoBCA Conference in DC!

Omni Nano Will Present at NanoBCA Conference in DC!

04/05/2017

Omni Nano is excited to return to the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association’s (NanoBCA) 16th Annual Conference in Washington DC on June 15, 2017! We will be presenting in the afternoon schedule and are honored to be listed as presenters along with various Nanotech companies. Omni Nano will be interacting with leaders of the Nanotechnology industry and […]

Omni Nano Interview as an Expert in Future Education

Omni Nano Interview as an Expert in Future Education by Exponential Investor

03/28/2017

Omni Nano was interviewed by the Exponential Investor as an expert in future education. We were delighted to talk about future careers and jobs that this generation of STEM students will be able to create and maintain. We are excited that our Nanoscience curriculum and online programs will aid and revolutionize the future of STEM education […]

STEM Students Who Take Our Quizzes and Do Well Win Nanotech Gadgets

Students Taking Nanoquizzes are Enjoying Omni Nano’s Gadgets

03/20/2017

An engaging part of our workshop is the “nano quiz,” where students have fun answering questions related to the topics presented during the workshop. Often times, the hosting teachers give students extra credit points for taking our quiz. Our education team then grades the quizzes and submit the scores to the hosting teachers. Every 30 […]

Nanoscience Workshop at nanoHUB was a Hit at Pasadena City College

nanoHUB’s Provides New Tools to Enrich Nanotech Curricula

02/24/2017

nanoHUB visited Pasadena City College, in Pasadena, CA, to train a group of community college teachers on variety of nanotechnology simulation tools they have available on their website. These tools are useful for a dynamic learning approach by modeling the behavior of and the visualization of the properties of nanomaterials. Omni Nano participated in this […]

Omni Nano Participates in Nano STEM Hub Business Education Partnerships Summit

Bright Future for Students at STEM Hub Business-Education Partnerships Summit

02/14/2017

Today, Omni Nano attended the L.A. Regional STEM Hub Business-Education Partnerships Summit, that was hosted in partnership with the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. The STEM Hub aims to strengthen schools and the future of STEM students by supporting business-education […]

ACS-Certified Chemistry Degrees Now Offer Nanoscience as Options

ACS-Approved Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry now include Nanoscience Training

01/16/2017

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training has approved new Guidelines and Evaluation Procedures for ACS approved bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry to now require instruction on additional areas, including synthetic polymers, biological macromolecules, supramolecular aggregates, and mesoscale or nanoscale materials. Student exposure to variety of topics including nanoscale materials adds to the […]

Omni Nano Attends Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards in 2016

2016 Nominee at the Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards

11/17/2016

The Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards in Los Angeles is always a great venue to learn more about the innovative work going on in the Los Angeles Area, from Dr. Pat’s family of companies, NantWorks, to many other emerging businesses. It was a honor to be finalist for two years in a row, in 2014 and […]

Omni Nano Holds 150 Nanotechnology Workshops for STEM Students

Omni Nano hosts 150 Nanotechnology Workshops

10/28/2016

With our recent visit to Valencia High School in Valencia, CA, Omni Nano has now hosted 150 workshops for STEM students in Greater Los Angeles Area, Southern California, and Texas, Washington D.C., and New York! Our interactive and hands-on demonstrations allow students to apply what they learn and better understand nanoscience and its importance. We […]

Omni Nano Kicks Off Nanotech Program Curriculum at West Los Angeles College

West Los Angeles College Kicks off a Nanotech Program

10/14/2016

Dr. Curreli was invited to West Los Angeles Community College (WLAC) in Los Angeles to discuss the possibility of offering a nanotechnology courses on campus, and eventually create a certificate program. We agreed to “test the waters” by offering a pilot course in Spring 2017. This pilot course will be valuable in informing us if WLAC […]

Northrop Grumman Renew their Support for Omni Nano's Nanotechnology Workshops, Inspiring the Future STEM Workforce

Northrop Grumman Renews its Support for Nanotech Program

09/27/2016

After the success of the grant supporting our Nanotechnology Program in 2015, we are excited that Northrop Grumman renewed its support to Omni Nano for the next academic year. Northrop Grumman continues to give schools in underrepresented areas the resources and funds to be able to expand their curricula and learn about nanotechnology.

Omni Nano Impacts the Future of STEM Education with our Cutting Edge Curricula and Workshops

Omni Nano’s Recent Impact in STEM Education

08/03/2016

During the first half of 2016, we have: Partnered with UCLA to offer a nanotechnology course through their extension program, starting in the fall 2016 (first day of class: Mon, Sept 19th). Presented more and more of our Discover Nanotechnology workshops, for a total of 145 workshops in 66 different institutions, inspiring over 5,000 students […]

Omni Nano is Ecstatic to have Inspired More than 5,000 STEM Students at our Nanotech Workshops

Omni Nano has Inspired Over 5,000 students in STEM!

07/21/2016

Since the inception of our Discover Nanotechnology Program in the fall 2013, this program has been growing exponentially! As of July 2016, we have offered 145 workshops and inspired over 5,000!! We have worked with 66 schools, after school programs, and youth conferences. We have been invited to go back by every institution visited! […]

Omni Nano Attends Luncheon Seminar on STEM and Technology at First Foundation

Insights on Next Generation Philanthropy from the Pros

06/28/2016

First Foundation hosted an informative seminar to educate interested attendees on family philanthropy, foundations, and donor advised funds at the Tuck Room in Westwood, CA. Today’s seminar focused on issues related to involving the next generation in the family foundation, which might have been created by parents or grandparents based on their mission, vision, and values. […]

Omni Nano Nanotechnology Curriculum is Used to Teach Students at CA BOCES

Our Nanotech Curriculum: “…the online course is phenomenal…”

06/23/2016

We have been honored to work with Cathleen Woods, Science Teacher and STEM coordinator at the Cattaraugus-Allegany Career and Technical Education Center in Olean, Western New York. Mrs. Woods and her colleagues reach out to Omni Nano and asked to use our curriculum for a nanotechnology class they were about to launch. They used our […]

Omni Nano Participates in the 2016 Los Angeles Business Journal Non-Profit Awards

Omni Nano Nominated for Leadership Excellence NonProfit Award for 2nd Year

06/22/2016

Omni Nano was nominated by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the second year in a row for the NonProfit Awards, under the category of Leadership Excellence, that took place at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. The Award Ceremony was a great venue to network with peers in the non-profit community, as well […]

What is the State of STEM? Presented by LA Chamber of Commerce STEM Hub

What is the State of STEM in LA County?

06/22/2016

Omni Nano participated in the State of STEM 2016, an annual event organized by STEM Hub, a division of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, in Los Angeles, CA. We shared the table with the Corporate Citizenship Managers from Northrop Grumman Corporation and the Community Development Specialists from Microsoft. It was great to chat with […]

Omni Nano Attends Nano BCA Annual Conference in New York

Omni Nano Presents at the 15th Annual NanoBCA Conference

06/14/2016

This year, the nanotechnology community met in New York City for the Annual Conference of the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) at Akerman LLP. The conferences was led by Scott Livingston (CEO of Livingston Securities) and Vincent Caprio (Executive Director of NanoBCA and Board Member of Omni Nano). This was a great opportunity for Omni Nano […]

Nanoscience and the Global Family Office Summit - Inspiring Professionals with Nanotech

Learning About Investment Opportunities at the Global Family Office Summit

03/24/2016

The Global Family Office (GFO) Summit started today at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA! This event brings together the executives and decision-makers from family offices, fund investors, and private and public companies for a two-day focused discussion on investment opportunities, philanthropy, and other issues related to wealthy families. This event was produced by […]

Omni Nano Presents Cutting Edge Nanotech at Lido Family Office Investment Symposium

A “Nano” lecture at the Lido Investment Symposium

03/02/2016

Omni Nano offered a “nano” lecture during the breakout sessions on the third day of the 11th Annual Lido Investment Symposium in Santa Monica, CA. We had an audience of about 40 people who enjoyed discovering the numerous applications of nanotechnology and its impact in the STEM field and careers!

Omni Nano brings Nanogadgets to Lido Family Office Investment Symposium

Omni Nano Engages Family Offices with Nanotech Gadgets

02/29/2016

Omni Nano was given the opportunity to exhibit at the 11th Lido Family Office Investment Symposium in Santa Monica, CA, where the directors of Family Offices receive tips on investment options. We had many people stopping by at our table, curious about what nanotechnology is and some of its potentials in STEM and available careers.

Freeport-McMoRan Oil and Gas Partners with Omni Nano for STEM Education

Nanotech Workshop Partnership with Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas

02/12/2016

We are so excited to receive the support of Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas to deliver 10 workshops to about 350 students in the schools surrounding their mining sites. We’ll focus on the applications of nanotechnology to the oil and gas industry as well as environmental preservation.

Singularity University and Nanotech - Dr. Curreli fuses technology and courses

Exponential Technologies can Change the World…but Where is Nanotech?

12/11/2015

What a great experience to learn about exponential technologies at Singularity University’s Executive Program in Silicon Valley, CA. Exponential technologies are technologies that are rapidly growing and have the potential to disrupt entire industries. These technologies include virtual currency (bit coin), asteroid mining, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, to name a few. Surprisingly, the program did not […]

Omni Nano is Excited to have Inspired STEM Students at our 100th Nanotech Workshop

Omni Nano Gives Our 100th Workshop for Nanotechnology

11/24/2015

For today’s workshops, we were hosted by Mr. Nino, a physics teacher we met at UCLA during the nanoscience teacher training, at the Bright Star Charter Academy in Los Angeles, CA. We offered two workshops to a total of 65 students. This was a special occasion for two reasons: 1) We got to present our […]

Omni Nano is Featured in Article at Los Angeles Business Journal Non-Profit Awards

Omni Nano Mentioned in the LABJ after the Innovation Awards

11/23/2015

Following the Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards in Los Angeles, CA, the Los Angeles Business Journal published a supplemental article featuring the five winners and the rest of the finalists. They published a half page story about Omni Nano and its founder, Dr. Marco Curreli. For the entire article, click here (Omni Nano is on page […]

Omni Nano Presents Nanotech to STEM Students at UCLA Teen Summit

Inspiring the Boys & Girls Clubs with Nanotech at the Teen Summit

11/21/2015

It’s always great to inspire the kids of the Boys & Girls Clubs. This time, we had an exhibition table at their Teen Summit that was held at UCLA. We asked Kaiden, one of our high school volunteer students to help. He is only 14 years old and can already explain nanotechnology to his peers […]

2015 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards Honor Omni Nano as Finalist

2015 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards Breakthroughs and Highlights

11/18/2015

“It was truly a honor to be recognized and included among the top innovators for the second year in a row,” Dr. Curreli expressed in the opening of his presentation at the 2015 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards in Los Angeles, CA. The event, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal, recognizes the implementation of […]

Omni Nano Participates in Holding Workshops at STEM Start Festival

STEMStarts Now for 1000 Students

11/15/2015

We participated in the STEMStarts Festival, exhibiting nanotechnology alongside other STEM projects about the oceans, solar cells, and even going to Jupiter. A whopping 1000 students came by over the course of the 2-day event at West LA college in Culver City, CA. In our booth, we taught students about super-hydrophobic surfaces and nanocoatings. Everyone loved […]

Networking and Nanotech - Omni Nano Exhibits Tech at Mixer

Increasing Awareness in Nanotechnology Among Distinguished Professionals

11/05/2015

We are now “veterans” of the Original Mixer, a great networking event organized by the Los Angeles Consulting Group (LACG) and Proactive Business Solutions, among others. This is our 4th time we are the highlighted charity. Over 500 people attended the event at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles, CA; many stopped at our table […]

Omni Nano is Interviewed for the LABJ Non-Profit Awards for Nanotech

Lights, Camera… “Nano” – Omni Nano Video Interview for LA Business Journal

11/04/2015

The video crew of Counterpart Media came to our office today in Los Angeles to shoot a video interview on the behalf of the Los Angeles Business Journal. This video will be used to introduce Omni Nano at the 2015 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards dinner ceremony.

Omni Nano Presents Nanotech Workshops at STEM Starts Festival

Discover the Power of STEM by Visiting Omni Nano at the STEMStarts Festival

09/11/2015

We will be joining the STEMStarts Festival on Nov 13th and 14th with an exhibit on nanotechnology. Thanks to sponsorship from the Beverly Hills branch of Manufacturers Bank we can bring our “Learn Nano” spirit to the thousands of kids that attend the Festival School Day on Friday, November 13th and the families invited to […]

Curriculum for Nanotech is Launched in Beta Version for STEM Student Testing

Omni Nano Curriculum Ready for Beta-Testing

09/01/2015

A beta version of our nanotechnology curriculum is ready for testing by third party educational institutions. “In the past 3-4 months, our team of volunteers have worked around the clock to revise slides and test the quizzes, to ensure the highest quality possible,” Dr. Curreli commented. He also added, “This curriculum is going to be […]

Omni Nano Participates at the Los Angeles Business Journal Non-Profit Awards

Omni Nano Founder Honored at Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards

06/23/2015

Omni Nano’s Executive Director, Dr. Marco Curreli, was nominated for the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award at the 5th annual Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. These awards are organized by the Los Angeles Business Journal to recognize professionals and organizations that continue to make a positive impact […]

Northrop Grumman Sponsors Omni Nano's Nanotechnology Workshops for STEM Leaders

Omni Nano Receives Grant from Northrop Grumman

06/17/2015

Global security leader Northrop Grumman makes it its mission to be at the forefront of technology and innovation, relying on a highly skilled employee base of STEM experts to do so. They understand that a critical step in building a diverse employee pipeline is making science and math fascinating and applicable for K-12 students — […]

Omni Nano Represents Nanoeducation at the Nano BCA White House Forum

Representing #NanoEd at the White House

05/21/2015

Omni Nano participated to the White House Forum on Small Business Challenges to Commercializing Nanotechnology, organized by the National Economic Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy in Washington D.C. At this Forum, important initiatives related to nanotechnology were launched, ranging from education to workforce development to commercialization. “It’s important to see […]

Omni Nano Spreads Nanotech Awareness at Nano BCA Roundtable

Omni Nano Attends 15th Annual NanoBCA Roundtable in D.C.

05/20/2015

Omni Nano participated to the 15th Annual NanoBCA Roundtable in Washington D.C. on May 19-20, 2015. We attended to represent K-12 education at this gathering of the nanotechnology community. “This is the second year we participated in the Roundtable. I have always been impressed by the updates and enthusiasm of fellow professionals in the nanotech […]

Omni Nano Attends Nanoscale Science Engineering Education Workshop

Omni Nano Exhibition at National Nanoscale Education Conference in D.C.

12/12/2014

The 2014 Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education (NSEE) conference, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), was held this week in Washington, D.C. at the Westin Arlington Gateway. Omni Nano was proud to be invited to present an informational exhibition about Omni Nano; our partners at the UCLA California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) were proudly represented […]

Omni Nano is Featured as Finalist in LABJ Non-Profit Awards

Omni Nano is Making Headlines Again in LA Business Journal

11/24/2014

Omni Nano and its founder, Dr. Marco Curreli, have been featured in today’s Los Angeles Business Journal. It’s such an honor to be included in the Journal’s write-up of last week’s 2014 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Symposium and Awards. The article aptly describes Omni Nano as “innovation-driven” and goes on to explain its mission and vision.

Omni Nano is Honored as a Finalist at 2014 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards

Omni Nano Honored as Finalist at 2014 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards

11/19/2014

Dr. Marco Curreli, Kathleen, and Gina were delighted to represent Omni Nano at yesterday’s 2014 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards Symposium and Dinner in Los Angeles. It was an honor to be named one of the 15 finalists for the prestigious “Oscars of Innovation,” presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Business Journal. The reception hall was […]

In 2014-2015 Academic Year Omni Nano Impacted 450 Future STEM Leaders in 14 Workshops

Omni Nano Inspires Over 450 Students in 14 workshops in 2014-15 Academic Year

08/31/2014

In the 2014-15 academic year, Omni Nano conducted 14 workshops and reached over 450 students. Hooray! We hope to continue expanding and hosting workshops at schools across Greater Los Angeles Area and the country, to inspire creative and innovative thinking, as well as help prepare the future workforce! Our Nanotech Workshops add to college and […]

Omni Nano Brings Bridges to Nanotech Project to USC Magnet School

Our First Nanotech Course: The Bridges Program starts at 32nd Street School

01/27/2014

Our first Nanotechnology course was launched as a part of the Bridges Program at the 32nd Street Magnet School at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. We were excited to work with the school and have them use our innovative and cutting edge curriculum for Nanotechnology. Students will learn about what nanotechnology is, its […]

Omni Nano is Featured in Social Entrepreneur Spotlight for Nanotech.

Social Entrepreneur Spotlight on Omni Nano

01/20/2014

The Los Angeles chapter of Acumen, a nonprofit investment organization which seeks to create a world beyond poverty, announced its new Social Entrepreneur Spotlight series this week – and our founder, Dr. Marco Curreli, was the first to be nominated. What an honor! We are excited our hard work on spreading Nanotechnology education is gaining […]

Omni Nano Launches Discover Nanotech Program at Local High School for STEM Students

Omni Nano Premieres Revolutionary “Discover Nanotechnology” Workshop

09/19/2013

Omni Nano premiered its revolutionary “Discover Nanotechnology” workshop today to the Nano Club at Taft High School in Woodland Hills! Over 40 students attended the introductory presentation and were excited to learn more about how this field of nanoscience is accelerating and improving current technologies! We are happy to start our pursuit in educating and inspiring […]

A New Nanotech Curriculum is Being Developed by Omni Nano for Future STEM Workforce.

Omni Nano Launches the “Curriculum Project” for Nanotech

01/01/2013

Dr. Curreli and his team of illustrators, editors, and volunteers started on the Nanoscience Curriculum Project. The overall goal of this project is to provide a user-friendly, student-centered, curriculum to teach nanotechnology at the high school and college level. Dr. Curreli noted: “Nanotechnology is at the core of many innovative products and technologies, but it […]

Omni Nano is Founded as Not-For-Profit Nanotech Organization

Dr. Marco Curreli Founds Omni Nano

12/06/2012

Today, Omni Nano was incorporated in the State of California as a non-profit, public benefit corporation. “This is the beginning of a long journey,” says Dr. Curreli, Omni Nano’s founder. He added: “We are on a path to provide educational resources to teach nanotechnology to possible million of high school students and college undergrads with […]

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