Primarily Undergradutate Nanomaterials Cooperative

Advancing Nanomaterials Research & Education

A collaborative network of faculty across primarily undergraduate colleges and universities, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of nanomaterials research through shared knowledge and resources.

About PUNC

Primarily Undergraduate Nanomaterials Cooperative

PUNC is dedicated to advancing the field of nanomaterials by empowering research faculty at undergraduate institutions. We believe that great science happens everywhere, and by building a collaborative network of research groups across the country, bringing together a wide variety of knowledge and expertise, we can create a powerhouse of innovation.

Faculty Network

Creating a unified community where mentorship and peer learning thrive across campuses.

Shared Knowledge Base
The Garage

Access an ever-expanding library of articles, datasets, materials, and more curated for researchers, instructors, and students.

Innovation Driven

Focusing on cutting-edge developments in all fields intersecting nanomaterials.

PUNC reseachers at Roanoke College

Building Bridges Across Colleges & Universities

Collaboration takes many forms in PUNC.

Joint Research Projects

Multiple faculty join their areas expertise and knowledge to develop more impactful research.

Sample Analysis

Groups share instrumentation and knowledge to support fellow members’ nanomaterials research.

Faculty Mentorship

Members can choose to take part in our mentorship program, pairing early career faculty with those more established at similar institutions.

The Garage

A centralized repository of articles, laboratory techniques, and educational resources useful for students, faculty, and researchers.

Home of the garage knowledge base
Jun 23, 2026
Research

Gold Nanoparticles Sizing Excel Spreadsheet

University of Puget Sound

An excel spread sheet for sizing <80 nm gold nanospheres

Emily Tollefson
Video Introduction to Nanocrystals
Jun 23, 2026
Curricular

Video Introduction to Nanocrystals

Roanoke College

This video gives a brief introduction to the basics of nanocrystals. It was made for a sophomore level audience.

Steven Hughes
Jun 19, 2026
Cats

Test draft

Roanoke College

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Steven Hughes
Browse The Garage

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Recent Publications

High-impact research produced by PUNC members and their students.

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