CNSI creates multidisciplinary education and training opportunities that supplement and enhance traditional degree programs and classroom curricula to prepare a new generation of science leaders who will apply science to emerging global challenges. For over two decades, CNSI has collaborated with a dedicated group of UCLA researchers to create academic courses, workshops, professional development and training opportunities that engage the educators of today and students who will become the scientists of tomorrow.
Education News and Events
June 10, 2026 | UCLA Graduate Student Dima Vaido Receives Distinguished Teaching Award for His Role in CNSI Education Programs
For UCLA graduate student Dzmitry “Dima” Vaido, teaching is more than explaining scientific concepts – it’s about helping students discover connections, ask questions, and see themselves as part of science. That approach has earned Vaido one of UCLA’s highest…
June 4, 2026 | Sarah Tolbert receives 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award for Senate Faculty
Distinguished Professor Sarah Tolbert, the Charles and Carolyn Knobler Endowed Term Chair, has been selected for one of UCLA’s highest teaching honors, the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award for Senate Faculty for Community-Engaged Teaching, in recognition of her more…
May 27, 2026 | 2026 Nanovation Competition Showcases California’s Next Generation of Innovators
CNSI’s 9th Annual 2026 Nanovation Competition was the biggest yet, featuring 11 outstanding teams from across California. Students presented innovative nanoscience-based product proposals tackling a wide range of important real-world challenges. Third…






