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  • Drawing a clear and compelling figure is vital in science communication, so Karen Cheng and Marco Rolandi set up a help desk for scientists and engineers to consult with design students.

    • Karen Cheng
    • Marco Rolandi
    In the Classroom

  • Philip S. Lukeman and Stefan Howorka provide a training programme to improve the interdisciplinary breadth and depth of a nanoscience research group.

    • Philip S. Lukeman
    • Stefan Howorka
    In the Classroom

  • The failures in our experimental research are necessary steps to obtain excellent results, says Francesco Carulli.

    • Francesco Carulli
    In the Classroom

  • Developing soft skills can be an important part of a successful academic career. Elisa De Ranieri shares her views on how students can hone theirs.

    • Elisa De Ranieri
    In the Classroom

  • Interacting with 3D-printed molecular models helps students to grasp insightful concepts on the kinetics and thermodynamics of molecular self-assembly, as Arthur J. Olson explains.

    • Arthur J. Olson
    In the Classroom

  • Your teachers and your colleagues have an essential role in helping you to determine your scientific interests and your way of doing research, says Giampaolo Pitruzzello.

    • Giampaolo Pitruzzello
    In the Classroom

  • Science competitions in secondary school can inspire students and teachers alike, as Eric Plum, now a lecturer, and his former teacher Walter Stein explain.

    • Eric Plum
    • Walter Stein
    In the Classroom

  • Hands-on challenges such as building a low-cost atomic force microscope for schools can teach more than standard lessons, says François Grey.

    • François Grey
    In the Classroom

  • Working in large collaborations can help you understand how nanotechnology is closely related to other fields, explains Elizabeth Huynh.

    • Elizabeth Huynh
    In the Classroom

  • When you have discovered something unusual, trust your instinct and pursue it with determination and enthusiasm, says Renren Deng.

    • Renren Deng
    In the Classroom

  • Should inventors control the fate of their own inventions? In the US, most universities think not. But, as Emmanuel Dumont explains, the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech in New York City bets otherwise.

    • Emmanuel L. P. Dumont
    In the Classroom

  • By participating in activities organized by professional societies, PhD students can enrich their skills and extend their professional network, beyond what they can achieve in the lab, Yi-Hsin Lin explains.

    • Yi-Hsin Lin
    In the Classroom