News : Innovation & Society

Jean-Luc Doumont, Co-founder of Principiæ* “Scientists and engineers should strive for simplicity when presenting their research” You train scientists and engineers around the world to communicate more effectively. Do they really need that much help? Yes! People with scientific backgrounds often have trouble explaining things simply. They tend to be stuck in school exam mode, […] >>

Construction work is on track for the new nanosafety building on the CEA campus in Grenoble. The 6,000 m2, low-energy-consumption-certified building is scheduled to open in the first half of 2013. Some 150 nano-experts will work in the new building, including Liten researchers, trainers from the French National Institute of Nuclear Science (INSTN), medical testing […] >>

MINATEC is gearing up to host the 2012 Science Fair on October 12–13, 2012. This year’s fair will offer something new by hosting the Expérimenta arts, science, and design fair. The first day of the Science Fair, Friday, will target high-school students and recent high-school grads enrolled in science and technology programs; the second day, […] >>

In the run-up to 2014, the International Year of Crystallography, Grenoble’s scientific community is gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of modern crystallography. MINATEC and GIANT partners will play a key role in the festivities, which will include an exhibit on crystallography and its impact on our everyday lives at Grenoble’s Grand’Place shopping mall […] >>

Five MINATEC companies and business ideas in 2012—up from three in 2011—were recognized in an award ceremony for innovative new businesses as part of the French government’s program to finance start-ups. In the Business Creation & Development category, the two MINATEC-based winning companies are Wavelens, a maker of optical parts for miniature cameras (founded by […] >>