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The Soft Side of Nanotechnology with Todd Emrick

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Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead
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Jul 13, 2026
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Summary

What does the soft side of nanotechnology look like? Todd Emrick , professor of polymer science and engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, explains how polymers are transforming everything from medical devices and electronics to next-generation sustainable materials, and why some of nanotechnology's biggest breakthroughs happen at the interface between soft and hard materials. Guest: Todd Emrick, Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst Hosts: Seth Zimmerman, associate director of marketing and communications, IIN, and Erin Spain, MS, podcaster and science communicator