The Foundry’s mission is to provide communities of users worldwide with access to expert staff and leading-edge instrumentation to enable the understanding and control of matter at the nanoscale in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment. The result is a body of world-class, high-impact fundamental user and staff research that is advancing the forefront of nanoscale science.
Publications
The Molecular Foundry has enabled groundbreaking discoveries across nanoscience, with staff research and user collaborations producing thousands of high-impact publications in leading journals.
Nanofacts
The Molecular Foundry’s interactive Nanofacts webpage delivers insights into our facility’s impact and reach through dynamic visualizations and key statistics.
Industry Stories
The Molecular Foundry’s Industry Q&A series features conversations with company leaders and entrepreneurs who have leveraged our facility’s capabilities to accelerate their technological development and commercial success. These interviews highlight how access to advanced nanoscale characterization, synthesis, and fabrication tools—combined with expert scientific guidance—has helped businesses overcome critical R&D challenges, validate new technologies, and bring innovative products to market.
Foundry Fireside
Foundry Fireside is the Molecular Foundry’s video series featuring informal conversations with Foundry staff and postdocs about their recent and/or ongoing research. In a casual Zoom setting, they break down the basics of what they’re studying and share with us why they think it’s cool, what they think is exciting, and what they hope for in the future.
My Foundry Story
The My Foundry Story archive captures the human side of nanoscience through interviews with staff and users who share their research journeys and experiences at the facility. These articles and videos reveal what draws scientists to the Molecular Foundry—from access to world-class instrumentation and expertise to the collaborative culture that sparks innovation.
The Foundry @20
The Foundry’s 20th Anniversary is on March 24, 2026. The celebratory event will feature a series of intimate panel discussions with former Foundry leaders, leading industry practitioners, and accomplished researchers who launched their careers at the Foundry. Visit the Anniversary website to learn more.
Visual Storymaps
The Molecular Foundry’s Visual StoryMaps bring nanoscience to life through immersive, image-rich narratives that showcase our most significant achievements and discoveries. Each StoryMap takes visitors on a visual journey through pivotal research moments – from revolutionary imaging tools to transformative novel materials -illustrating how nanoscale innovation translates into real-world impact.
Education & Outreach
The Foundry offers a list of some education resources, generated either by Foundry staff or by the science community, to support partners and educators in bringing the excitement of nanoscale science into classrooms and communities.
Looking for older content? Webpages featuring the Foundry’s Advanced Materials special issue and 10th Anniversary are available at their respective links.
