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Education & Outreach

The NUANCE Center actively participates in outreach and educational programs, through collaborative and individual research, internationally and within the Northwestern University community. Our programs are well-known for the development of an outstanding, well-trained and highly informed undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral workforce in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Local teachers, museums and members of the community are encouraged to join the NUANCE family through open house visits and demonstrations. 


NUANCE Fact Sheet

A quick look at NUANCE by the Numbers!

Instructional Videos

See our Youtube channel for introductory, instructional, and remote learning videos!

NUANCE 2022 Brochure

To schedule a tour/visit for your group,
please contact NUANCE outreach coordinator:

phone: 847.467.3144 
email: nuance@northwestern.edu


Women In Nano

NUANCE is celebrating Women in History Month! We asked nanoscientists to honor the woman or women who inspire or have inspired them to pursue their research.

Check out these Women in Nano inspirations and our Women In Microscopy Conference!

Earth Day!

We are excited to highlight the work of two brilliant scientists whose research in the field of Environmental Science is helping us better understand, anticipate, and mitigate the effects of pollution and climate change.

Read more about the environmental research being done at NUANCE

Women in Nano


Earth Day 2021


Magnifying Minds

NUANCE and Science In Society are partnering with local organizations to increase STEM engagement and awareness of possible STEM careers in youth grades 3-8.

Research Highlights

Take a look at the cutting-edge research being done in NUANCE's state-of-the-art facilities.

Mag Minds Highlights