National Nanotechnology Day will be held on October 9, 2016. Several events have been scheduled in celebration. More details regarding these events can be found here.

• RTNN Nano Image Contest: The winning image will be highlighted prominently on the RTNN website and awarded $109 in honor of the nanometer. Submissions due October 3, 2016.
• Exploring Light Technologies: October 9, 2016, 1-4 pm, The Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF), will host tours and demonstrations to celebrate the “fun and fascinating power of light.”
• Atom Art, Beauty at the Atomic Scale: September 27 to November 20, 2016, Museum of Life and Science: Dr. Jim LeBeau (NC State), is curator of an upcoming art exhibit highlighting his work examining the atomic structure of different materials.
• How fast can you run 100 billion nanometers? The National Nanotechnology Coordinating Office encourages you to upload photos and videos of yourself running #100BillionNanometers.